Need Help Setting Up Dualsense PS5 Controller (Wireless)

[SOLDIER]

I made a similar thread about a week or two ago, but I've hit a brick well in setting this up and wanted to start over with an OP that hopefully will help in finding me a solution.

I've been trying to get my Dualsense controller working with my PC, and specifically Steam. Originally it was working fine without any issues: I was using this old Bluetooth adapter[www.amazon.com] as it was the only one I had around the time, but after a few pairing attempts it was properly paired and Steam immediately recognized it as a PS5 controller. For the next few days I would be able to use it just fine, though there were occasions where I would have to turn the controller on multiple times to register (the lights would blink for a few seconds, then shut off. Had to hit the Guide button a couple more times but it would work afterwards).

At a certain point, it stopped working entirely; no matter how many times I would hit the Guide button or how many times I would disconnect and re-pair the controller, the same issue would happen every time.

It was suggested that I try a 4.0 Bluetooth adapter, since the one I was using was 2.0. I ordered this one[www.amazon.com], which arrived today, and gave it a try. It paired right away, and Steam once again recognized the controller and loaded up the proper profile.

Only none of the buttons would work, and only the analog/d-pad would work half the time, with a huge time delay. I tried other ports on my PC, made sure no other bluetooth devices were connected, same result. I also tried both of my PS5 controllers, so the controller isn't the issue (and it still works fine when directly connected, but I'm going for wireless or nothing).

I also tried this 8bitDo adapter[www.amazon.com], as it was the only one reported to work on PC. It paired with the controller, but as an Xbox 360 controller. Still wouldn't work with Steam regardless. And yes I did update the firmware on the 8bitDo.

I even tried DS4Windows, which was also working fine until I decided it was no longer needed since Steam could already do all the controller configurations with a far simpler interface. Now even DS4Windows won't recognize either of my controllers.

Another thing I found were these manual settings for the 8BitDo adapter:


CREATE + UP = Xinput mode


CREATE + LEFT = Dinput mode


CREATE + RIGHT = Mac mode


CREATE + DOWN = PSC mode


CREATE + L1 = Switch mode


CREATE + UP + LEFT = MD mode


I tested each one on Steam and got some interesting results:

Xinput: shows up as an Xbox 360 controller, full control

Dinput: shows up as 8BitDo Receiver, not every button works, heavy lag

PSC: shows up as "Generic Controller", all buttons except the touchpad and guide button work

Switch: shows up as a Switch Pro Controller. Again, can't map the touchpad

So until I can get Steam to recognize it as a PS5 controller, I won't get all the functionality I had before.

So I'm out of ideas. I do think the Bluetooth connection might be the culprit, but I'm not sure if I need a specific/stronger adapter or if there's some Windows 10 setting or driver that's interfering with my connection.

Please help me out.

[ugafan]

I would have guessed the 8BitDo adapter would work, I'm not sure why it's not working. Do you have Playstation controller support enabled in Steam?

This is what I use with my PS5 controller.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-usbbt500-bluetooth-smart-ready-usb-adapter-black/6428133.p?skuId=6428133

[_I_]

or just wait and use a ds3/ds4 until sony releases drivers that work with the dualsense

[SOLDIER]

I decided to try out my PS4 controller, which I used previously on Steam using Sony's official bluetooth dongle.

While it paired up like normal and Steam immediately recognized it...I ran into some of the same problems I did using the PS5 controller: heavy lag following my inputs, until it stopped reading them entirely and the controller would shut off.

This tells me the issue might be something deeper. Could there be some driver or setting that's messing up the connection to my controllers? Does DS4Windows install anything that might be doing this? I recall trying to download an Xbox controller driver not too long ago, is there a way to check if that's maybe an issue?

[iboverhere]

I can't say I'm having exact prb as u but i have a related prb. I use a PS5controller via PC window10. It keeps loosing bluetooth signal so I have to keep it wired. I'm trying to hookup a bluetooth mic to it. The PC sees my mic but the PS5 controller won't - any suggestions? Thx

[ugafan]

引用自 Professor Snugglesworth：

Could there be some driver or setting that's messing up the connection to my controllers? Does DS4Windows install anything that might be doing this?

Yes. This is from Valve:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/353370/discussions/1/3118150513194510319/

[SOLDIER]

引用自 ugafan：

引用自 Professor Snugglesworth：

Could there be some driver or setting that's messing up the connection to my controllers? Does DS4Windows install anything that might be doing this?

Yes. This is from Valve:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/353370/discussions/1/3118150513194510319/

I tried some of the steps there. I don't think I have HidGuardian on my system, but is there a way I can find out for sure?

Almost got my DS4 working again. It does show up under my Windows controllers, but it messes up when on Steam (buttons will lag horribly).

It's got to be something that's messing with the controller connections.

Edit: And when the controller shuts off, the Steam inputs change to Xbox button inputs. Dunno if that helps narrow down the issue.

[ugafan]

引用自 Professor Snugglesworth：

And when the controller shuts off, the Steam inputs change to Xbox button inputs.

Do you have any other controllers connected? Because when I turn off the controller in Big Picture mode it switches to keyboard and mouse inputs.

[Baker]

I bypass steam controller config and just use DS4 windows for my Bluetooth PS4 controller and its very solid with low latency.

I did once have a problem with HidGuardian too, not sure how it happened but in that case my controller was fully blocked and it was not some halfway, high latency or missing button's bug.
It required a full uninstall and re install of the ds4 windows and drivers.

[SOLDIER]

I tried using DS4Windows again, this time using Ryochan7's version. Trying to get the DS4 controller working first and foremost, since that was originally working perfectly and I'm using the official bluetooth adapter Sony made for it.

I took some screenshots, in case any of the information might be of use to anyone:

https://imgur.com/7bQVqcu
https://imgur.com/RJusjwy
https://imgur.com/D2g9GF0

In none of these screens was I able to get a response to the control inputs, even though it's saying that the controller is connected.

[Baker]

Easiest way is to set it up so windows sees it as an xbox controller.
Tick hide DS4 controller so that you dont get two devices on game controllers of which one will not work.
https://i.imgur.com/cMf5lLh.jpg
So,
https://i.imgur.com/wLH5j6j.jpeg
you end up with
https://i.imgur.com/nDkRPr8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/D2cGF3o.jpg

[SOLDIER]

I greatly prefer that Steam sees it as a Playstation controller though, so I can map the trackpad and other buttons to my liking.

[SOLDIER]

Okay, I think I'm getting closer to figuring it out.

So what I did was go to Device Manager and turn off all Bluetooth devices, including hidden devices. Made sure to un-pair my controllers as well. I also took the 4.0 dongle out of my USB Hub and connected it to a free USB port on the back of my desktop.

Paired my PS5 controller again, and for a while it was working as intended. Steam picked it up and I launched a game to test it out (Sonic CD, which is actually coincidental considering my avatar).

It was working, but it wasn't perfect. I could feel a slight delay in lag input but it was pretty stable. Then after about 5-6 minutes, the lag got really bad, where it would read inputs about 5 seconds or so later. On the positive side, my controller didn't shut off this time.

At this point, there's almost assuredly something that's messing with my Bluetooth connection and/or maybe impacting my system. I don't see anything in Task Manager that's eating away at my CPU or memory, and I doubt I have any viruses or malware, though I'll run Windows Defender to be safe.

Are there any other tests I could run, programs to watch out for, etc?

[Yew Nough]

引用自 Professor Snugglesworth：

Okay, I think I'm getting closer to figuring it out.

So what I did was go to Device Manager and turn off all Bluetooth devices, including hidden devices. Made sure to un-pair my controllers as well. I also took the 4.0 dongle out of my USB Hub and connected it to a free USB port on the back of my desktop.

Paired my PS5 controller again, and for a while it was working as intended. Steam picked it up and I launched a game to test it out (Sonic CD, which is actually coincidental considering my avatar).

It was working, but it wasn't perfect. I could feel a slight delay in lag input but it was pretty stable. Then after about 5-6 minutes, the lag got really bad, where it would read inputs about 5 seconds or so later. On the positive side, my controller didn't shut off this time.

At this point, there's almost assuredly something that's messing with my Bluetooth connection and/or maybe impacting my system. I don't see anything in Task Manager that's eating away at my CPU or memory, and I doubt I have any viruses or malware, though I'll run Windows Defender to be safe.

Are there any other tests I could run, programs to watch out for, etc?

Check for signal interference.

USB dongles have weak signals and are easily affected.

[Baker]

引用自 Professor Snugglesworth：

I greatly prefer that Steam sees it as a Playstation controller though, so I can map the trackpad and other buttons to my liking.

What can't be mapped with DS4 windows?
https://i.imgur.com/M9nvwNo.jpeg

[Supafly]

引用自 Yew Nough：

引用自 Professor Snugglesworth：

Okay, I think I'm getting closer to figuring it out.

So what I did was go to Device Manager and turn off all Bluetooth devices, including hidden devices. Made sure to un-pair my controllers as well. I also took the 4.0 dongle out of my USB Hub and connected it to a free USB port on the back of my desktop.

Paired my PS5 controller again, and for a while it was working as intended. Steam picked it up and I launched a game to test it out (Sonic CD, which is actually coincidental considering my avatar).

It was working, but it wasn't perfect. I could feel a slight delay in lag input but it was pretty stable. Then after about 5-6 minutes, the lag got really bad, where it would read inputs about 5 seconds or so later. On the positive side, my controller didn't shut off this time.

At this point, there's almost assuredly something that's messing with my Bluetooth connection and/or maybe impacting my system. I don't see anything in Task Manager that's eating away at my CPU or memory, and I doubt I have any viruses or malware, though I'll run Windows Defender to be safe.

Are there any other tests I could run, programs to watch out for, etc?

Check for signal interference.

USB dongles have weak signals and are easily affected.

I have a BT dongle specific for my BT headphones and it's plugged into the same USB hub I use for the BT dongle for my DS4. If they are plugged in next to each other it causes interference. Latency constantly spiking and even on the rare occasion disconnects. Separating each BT dongle by 1 USB port fixes the issue. Do disconnects and no spikes. DS4 latency stays below 10ms