If you own a PS4, then you always want to have some excellent gaming experience. Playing games using PS4 on Windows 10 PC definitely fulfills your wish, because a powerful gaming pc can provide a better graphics, frame rate and excellent gaming experience that can be achieved by PlayStation 4 – high-end gaming PCs can even outperform the advanced version of PS4.

Setting up PlayStation 4 controller for use on Windows PC is actually simple and easy task only takes around 5 minutes of your time. This guide will teach you how to connect wired or wirelessly PS4 controller to Windows 10 PC.

I usually run a program called 'DS4 Windows' alongside the controller since windows isn't very compatible with ps4 controllers. DS4 Windows just emulates an xbox 360 controller, and i got the controller to work for a short while with the program, but the 'wireless controller' (the DS4 controller driver) cuts out, and i get no more signal through the emulator. Pair PS4 Controller to Windows First, we’ll pair and connect the DS4 controller to the Windows computer. Go to Settings by clicking the Settings button on the bottom left corner in the Start menu. Also Read: How to Connect and Map PS4 Controller to Android TV?

How To Use PS4 Controller on PC

Install DS4Windows

• First, visit the official website of DS4Windowsand download the application. Simply click on Download button as shown in below image.

• It will download the zip file, simply right click on the zip file and click on Extract all option.
• After that open the extracted folder and click on DS4Windows.exe to install it on your system.
• A small dialog box will be open and it asks you to pick where you want settings and profiles to be saved. The AppData open is hidden by the system but it restricts uses to access it. The Program Folder requires the administrative permission to store file.

• I prefer Program Folder option but you can select option according to your requirements.
• Now click on Step 1: Install the DS4 Driver option to download the specific driver and program according to your system.

Note: If you are using Windows 7 or below version then you need to install 360 Driver. So skip the step 1 and click on Step 2: If on Windows 7 or below, install 360 Driver.

• If you user account control is turned on your computer then you need to give extra permission by click on Yes button when prompted.
• After a few minutes a pop window will be open, click on the Install button to continue.
• Once you see Install Complete simply click on the finish button to complete the process.

• Launch the DS4Windows and switch to the Controllers tab.

Install InputMapper

• Visit the official website of InputMapper and download the application after accepting the terms and conditions.
• Open the InputMapper executable file, Select the installation path and tick the I agree to the license terms and conditions box. Click on the Install button.

• After InputMapper successfully installed click on Finish button.

Ways To Connect PS4 Controller To Windows 10 PC

Once you’ve installed the DS4Windows and InputMapper on your computer, the next step is to connect your controller to your PC. There are two ways to do this via a Micro USB cable and Bluetooth.

If you want to enhance your overall game experience on Windows 10 then don’t forget to activate the game mode before you establish the connection.

Method 1: Connect PS4 Controller To PC Via USB Cable

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If you want to use your PS4 controller on your gaming PC instantly without wasting time then you can connect via the micro-USB port. The USB cable comes very handy to make a successful connection between PS4 controller and Windows pc.

• First, gather your Micro USB cable that came with your controller and inserts the one end of the USB into the controller.
• Also, insert another end of your cable into your gaming PC and wait for few seconds to recognize the connection.
• Once the controller is recognized by PC, the light bar on controller glows yellow.
• Now open DS4Windows and go to the Controller tab, here you can find your PS4 controller.
• Make sure to leave the DS4Windows application open while playing the game.
• You can also check whether your controller is connected or not through the control panel. Simply go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Here top corner right click on the Game Controller icon and open the Properties. Inside properties, you can see how your computer is detecting the PS4 controller inputs.

Note:In case if you can’t see the controller in DS4Windows controller tab simply reboot your computer. By rebooting your computer it helps system to find the controller easily. Once your computer starts, launch the DS4Windws and InputMapper to see the controller.

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Method 2: Connect PS4 Controller To PC Via Bluetooth

• First, open the Windows Settings screen and click on Devices option.

• Click on Bluetooth & other devices from the left side pane of the following pane.
• Toggle On the Bluetooth option to turn on it.

• Press the PS and Share button together at the same time until the light on the PS4 controller starts flashing.
• Once the lights on controller start blinking the Bluetooth settings page will be automatically displayed.
• Here click on Wireless controller and pair it.
• If it asks for the pairing code enter the 0000 and hit the okay button.

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Note: If you don’t have Bluetooth turn on or off option on your Windows 10 PC then your system may not be properly detecting the Bluetooth adapter or drivers. Simply click on the Add Bluetooth or other devices and choose Bluetooth. You can also try to reboot the computer if still not showing.

How To Disconnect PS4 Controller From Windows 10

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Open the DS4Windows and click on the Stop button at the bottom of the screen. Next, If you are connected via USB cable then simply disconnect it form PlayStation 4 controller and PC. If you are connected via Bluetooth then toggle off the Bluetooth switch from the Settings window.

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