input lag with controller

[A$ap Cocky]

i am trying to use a dualsense controller with steam in big picture mode and i have input lag when the controller is not pointed towards my pc when playing games. but when i point my controller to the left to where my pc is while playing games, there is no lag. i am sitting close to my pc btw

[_I_]

it may be the bt dongle
get the correct drivers for it, do not use windows update for drivers

[SimicEngineer]

Is this a USB dongle or a built-in wireless module? For a USB dongle, I would try using an old-school USB extension cable or USB 2.0 hub to move the dongle away from possible sources of interference (e.g. USB SuperSpeed cables/ports/devices) or reflection (e.g. the computer case, metal desk/table frame, etc.). For a built-in module, double-check the antenna connections and try moving the antenna.

[HardwareAccent]

DualSense works best when wired. Many games don't even support DualSense features like haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, speakers, gyro, etc. in wireless mode.

Just in case try updating controller's firmaware via PlayStation accessories app:
https://controller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.html?smcid=cw%3Asupport

[A$ap Cocky]

Originally posted by _I_:

it may be the bt dongle
get the correct drivers for it, do not use windows update for drivers

i am using built in Bluetooth and i downloaded drivers from intel cause they showed up on the system tray

[Bad 💀 Motha]

PC = Do not use BT, it's terrible at best.
Use dedicated 2.4Ghz USB dongle or use USB Data Sync Cable

[_I_]

just because windows grabs an intel driver does not mean its correct, its only 'compatible' and works with limited functionality

[A$ap Cocky]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

PC = Do not use BT, it's terrible at best.
Use dedicated 2.4Ghz USB dongle or use USB Data Sync Cable

if i can avoid spending money on a dongle i would have preferred that.. it's funny how none of these issues exists on consoles and they've been using bluetooth since 2005... it's 2024 and people still use dongles? damn

[A$ap Cocky]

Originally posted by _I_:

just because windows grabs an intel driver does not mean its correct, its only 'compatible' and works with limited functionality

i went on asrock's website for the driver of my motherboard and it has one intel bluetooth driver from 2021, not sure if that is right

[BurakZG]

do you have full metal case on both sides? try removing one side panel and see if it helps

[ˢᵈˣ FatCat]

Does your MB have Antenna? I mean i syit you not my BT always 1 Bar , disconnected , eventho i was near. Then i forgot that i have Antenna,

[A$ap Cocky]

Originally posted by BurakZG:

do you have full metal case on both sides? try removing one side panel and see if it helps

one side is glass but I don\t want dust getting inside so idk if that is a good idea

[A$ap Cocky]

Originally posted by ˢᵈˣ FatCat:

Does your MB have Antenna? I mean i syit you not my BT always 1 Bar , disconnected , eventho i was near. Then i forgot that i have Antenna,

idk what you mean by antenna.. the motherboard has built in wifi and bluetooth so yeah ?

[HardwareAccent]

Originally posted by A$ap Cocky:

Originally posted by ˢᵈˣ FatCat:

Does your MB have Antenna? I mean i syit you not my BT always 1 Bar , disconnected , eventho i was near. Then i forgot that i have Antenna,

idk what you mean by antenna.. the motherboard has built in wifi and bluetooth so yeah ?

It should have a physical antenna with a double screw connection to your motherboard. wifi and Bluetooth share the same antenna. Both will work without the antenna but with problems. Especially Bluetooth.

[A$ap Cocky]

Originally posted by C1REX:

Originally posted by A$ap Cocky:

idk what you mean by antenna.. the motherboard has built in wifi and bluetooth so yeah ?

It should have a physical antenna with a double screw connection to your motherboard. wifi and Bluetooth share the same antenna. Both will work without the antenna but with problems. Especially Bluetooth.

oh.. i have that but it is only for wifi, should i use it?

[SimicEngineer]

Yes, you should. Even if labels and diagrams just say "Wi-Fi", Bluetooth is handled by the same module and uses the same antenna.