DualShock is an original gamepad from the PlayStation console, which for a long time could not be used for Windows, or required special manipulations for configuring and connecting. Over time, taking into account the great popularity of the platform and equipment, the creators went to meet the players and announced that the original joystick will receive compatibility with the operating system. However, the nuance of identification of such a device games still remains - it can not work quite correctly.

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How to connect DualShock - Easy way

The elementary method of connecting the "not native" gamepad to the PC is to connect it via the USB cable. In this case, the joystick will work, but not in all games, and not quite right. Best of all will function from Steam, some portable with PS games. Functions that will have to donate include:

• touchpad (which all the same will be recognized as a button);
• built-in microphone with a speaker, as well as a slot for connecting a separate headset;
• gyroscope with vibration.

To return a complete functionality to the device, you will have to apply programs specifically designed for this.

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How to connect dualshock - selection of programs

To the gamepad worked with Windows in the same way as with a native console, you will need to choose one of two options. We will help either special drivers for the joystick, or a program-emulator providing its work. The choice is almost equivalent, it is best to successively try both options and decide what is more convenient. It should be said that you need to leave either the driver or an emulator, otherwise the programs can conflict. Drivers also exist in two versions: ds4tool and ds4windows. The second, in fact, is a follower of the first, as it was created on its basis. In addition to drivers, you need to install or update the following software packages to the current version:

• Microsoft .NET 4.0;
• Visual C 2010/2012;
• DirectX latest topical version;
• microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver Package;
• bluetooth driver if you want to connect gamepad through it.

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How to connect DualShock - the process of installing drivers

All manipulations for setting up the gamepad should be made with administrator rights, from under the appropriate account. Previously, it is worth closing all programs that can interact with the DualShock controller. If some drivers or programs have already been installed, but they do not suit you - find and completely remove them. Next, go to the DS4Tool setting:

• unpack the archive with the driver;
• we are looking for the Virtual Bus Driver folder, inside it SCPDRiver.exe, run on execution and pass the standard installation process;
• we connect DualShock, preferably via USB;
• run the SCPServer program that appears in our PC;
• click "Settings" to adjust the operation of the gamepad buttons.

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How to connect DualShock - XPadder program

The application that we are going to use is an emulator that is suitable not only to the gamepad from PS, but also a variety of other joysticks. It also allows you to reassign the buttons for your needs. Officially program PaidBut there are her pirated versions. After the elementary installation procedure, a window will open in which it is easy to relate the dual shock button with the necessary action - the type of movement performed by the command, the response rate.

If you encountered the problems of tuning the hempad connected to the PC in Bluetooth, try repeating the process using a USB cord. This simple solution can save a lot of time and effort.