The DualShock 4 (DS4) controller's ergonomic design and adaptability make it a favorite among PC gamers. DS4Windows allows you to adjust settings for a personalized gaming experience. Proper setting is essential for the controller to reach its maximum potential.
This tutorial describes 9 useful DS4Windows optimization suggestions. Create custom profiles, modify dead zones, and fine-tune sensitivity. Whether you play games for fun or for competition, these settings guarantee faultless performance. Let's get started!
The Best DS4Windows Settings for an Enhanced Gaming Experience
1. Adjusting gyro sensitivity for driving games
- To view the saved controller profiles, open DS4Windows setup and choose the Profiles tab.
- Click New to start from scratch and build a customized profile, or select an existing profile to edit.
- Locate the Gyro tab in the profile settings and choose it. In order to enable more accuracy and features in compatible games, you may adjust the DualShock 4's motion controls (gyro functionality) here.
- Prevent unwanted gyro activation by setting the Sixaxis X and Z Deadzones to sensible values, such as 0.08 or 0.10.
- Once all settings/adjustments are completed, tap the Save button to store the profile info.
2. Setting up two-stage triggers
- To view all of the saved controller profiles, open DS4Windows and choose the Profiles tab.
- Click New to start from scratch and build a customized profile, or select an existing profile to edit.
- Navigate to the Triggers tab. You can change the trigger buttons' sensitivity and functionality (L2 and R2) in this area. To customize the triggers' Full Pull (hard push) and Soft Pull (soft press) actions, enable the Two-Stage Triggers option.
- Choose L2 or R2 as the trigger you wish to modify. These triggers are frequently employed in video games to perform movements including shooting, braking, and accelerating.
- For the first trigger push, select the Soft Pull action (low acceleration, for example).
- For a full press, such as braking or heavy acceleration, set the Full Pull action.
- Once all settings/adjustments are completed, tap the Save button to store the profile info.
Fine-Tuning Joystick Sensitivity for Optimal FPS Gameplay
- As usual, create your new profile by tapping on the profile tab, or else select your preferred profile. Delta users knows how this FPS game play works flawlessly with Joystick sensitivity.
- Click on the Sticks tab. To your preference, change the sensitivity for the left and right sticks. Boost the sensitivity if you require faster reaction times.
- Try using Enhanced Precision or Custom curves for accurate targeting when adjusting the sticks' output curve factors.
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
- Utilizing the gyro as a mouse
- Launch DS4Window, then tap on the Profile tab and create your profile.
- Navigate to the Gyro tab and choose "As Mouse" for the Gyro option.
- To improve the responsiveness of the gyro, adjust the Smooth Weight (e.g., 0.500 for smoother control).
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
Touchpad Toggle Setup: Emulate a Mouse with Ease
- Launch DS4Window, then tap on the Profile tab and create your profile.
- Navigate to the Touchpad tab, Choose the option Use the Touchpad as Mouse.
- To activate/deactivate the touchpad using the PS button, select the Enable Touchpad Toggle option.
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
Configuring steering wheel emulation
- Launch DS4Window, then tap on the Profile tab and create your profile.
- In profile settings navigate to the Options screen.
- The wheel center point and the left and right 90-degree positions should be adjusted to calibrate the controller.
- The steering wheel range can be changed to fit the needs of the game (for example, EuroTruckSimulator requires 360 degrees).
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
Setting up macros and special actions
- Launch DS4Window, then tap on the Profile tab and create your profile.
- In profile settings navigate to the Special Actions tab.
- After selecting Record Macro, pick a trigger key (such as Cross).
- A series of keystrokes, for example, might be recorded as the required macro operations.
- For continuous activities, set up options like Repeat while held and modify delays.
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
Enabling UDP Server for Gamepad Status
- Launch DS4Window, then tap on the Profile tab and create your profile.
- In profile settings, enable the UDP Server option.
- You must set the Listen Address to configure the application or service. This specifies the IP address at which the program will actively listen for incoming connections. (default is 127.0.0.1 for local use).
- Configuring the UDP Port, which specifies the particular communication channel, is also necessary.(default is 26760).
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
DS4Windows Setup: Maximize FPS for Smooth Gameplay
- Launch DS4Window, then tap on the Profile tab and create your profile.
- To play FPS games, choose or build a profile.
- To aim more accurately, set the right stick's output curves to Enhanced Precision.
- Both the DS4Windows and in-game settings allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the right stick.
- To minimize input latency, make sure VSync is off in your game options.
- Tap the Save and Apply button to store the profile info.
Conclusion
Your DS4 controller may be customized to best fit your gaming style by adjusting these settings. To further improve your gaming experience, keep in mind to update DS4Windows frequently and look for any new features or options.
