DS4Windows
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About
DS4Windows is ranked #5 of 28 in controller mapping software on Inferse. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
Compared on controller mapping software
- Free plan
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- Supported platforms
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- Per-app profiles
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- Profile switching
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- Macro support
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- Keyboard and mouse remap
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- Virtual controller output
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Facts
- Purpose
- DS4Windows is an open-source gamepad input mapper and virtual emulator for connecting PlayStation controllers to Windows 10/11 PCs.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Controller emulation
- It can emulate Xbox 360 or DualShock 4 controllers so games recognize compatible input.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported controllers
- Supported devices include DualShock 3/4, DualSense, DualSense Edge, Nintendo Switch Pro, Switch Joy-Con and various third-party PS4 controllers.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Input mapping
- Users can remap controller inputs to keyboard, mouse, joystick, touchpad, lightbar, rumble and motion-sensor controls.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Profiles
- The application supports profiles that can switch automatically when different programs are in focus.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Connectivity
- Supported connection methods include Micro USB, Sony Wireless Adapter and Bluetooth 4.0 using the Microsoft Bluetooth stack.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Required driver
- ViGEmBus is required to create virtual Xbox and DualShock 4 controllers.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Optional drivers
- HidHide can hide controllers to prevent double input, and FakerInput exposes virtual keyboard and mouse events system-wide.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The official build includes experimental Moonlight/Sunshine support that can be enabled in Device Options.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Steam requirement
- The site instructs users to disable Steam PlayStation Configuration Support and Xbox Configuration Support when using DS4Windows.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Controller limits
- Virtual DS4 controllers have rumble disabled, while DualSense adaptive triggers are supported only in limited forms.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Replica compatibility
- Most replica controllers are ignored unless their vendor and product identifiers are already supported in DS4Windows code.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards but cannot guarantee data transmission security.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The site provides installation, troubleshooting, supported-gamepad documentation and a contact form for direct support.ds4-windows.com · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- ds4-windows.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
- ds4-windows.com/about/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- ds4-windows.com/supported-controllers/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- ds4-windows.com/download/official/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- ds4-windows.com/drivers/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- ds4-windows.com/privacy-policy/· checked 30 Sept 2026


