

The controller should show up under the Controllers tab.

Connect your PS4 controller to your PC.This installs an optional driver that hides the controller’s DirectInput gamepad connection from Windows. Install the HidHide driver and follow the steps.Install the ViGEmBus driver and follow the steps.If you are, click “Yes” and follow the instructions. If not already installed, you’ll be prompted to install.Download DS4Windows and unzip it to a directory.It should be noted that you need to be running Windows 10 or 11 for it to properly work according to the developer. To get it working using this method, there are a few extra steps. This allows you to use the PS4 controller using Xinputs, making use more reliable. If you’ve never heard of it, DS4Windows is a freeware program that makes your PC think you have an Xbox controller connected.
