With the newest version of DS4Windows-Ex comes and exciting new feature: HidHide Integration! Exclusive mode has always been a pain in the rear for the users. It's buggy, because some folks over at Microsoft decided that anything they make HAS to hog your controllers. We can't really fix that on DS4Windows' end. It's all pretty complicated, especially if you use Bluetooth AND USB.īut, HidHide sure can! HidHide has some neat features that are pretty useful, but you have to know how to add your devices, and whitelist programs, etc. And even more of a pain if you use those same controllers on you ps4 as well. This version of DS4Windows-Ex will automatically add itself to hidhide's whitelist and add any new controllers and their Bluetooth paths to the list of blocked devices. You no longer need to fiddle with HidHide anymore to get your controllers hidden. Just make sure hidhide is turned on ("Enable Device Hiding" in Hidhide's client exe) if you've never activated it before, then use ds4windows like normal. TL:DR / What does this mean for me, the user? If you have a game that has controller issues, like double inputs, turn on "Hide DS4 Device" in the settings (*I recommend you just leave it on all the time). Just install DS4Windows-Ex, turn on 'Hide DS4 Controller' and you're good to go. If you have HidHide installed, D4W will take care of of. If you don't have HidHide installed, it still works just the same as good ol' buggy Exclusive-mode always has! Enjoy the freedom to use buggy software! You do you, ya rebel! Why DS4Windows-Ex?īecause this is the only version of DS4Windows that uses ALL the newest features AND has a working Exclusive access mode for controllers.
For most games, a controller input delay is only noticeable above 16ms. If you are having latency issues, specially with multiple controllers connected, try setting this value to 10ms or more. Using the ds4 controller profile, windows detects a device, but cant recognize it. This fixes a lot of issues in games, like double inputs. On Profile Editor -> Other tab it’s possible to set the BT Poll Rate used for DS4 and DualSense controllers on Bluetooth. Using the Xbox controller profile, the system recognizes the device and passes through the input no problem, but doesnt pass any gyro input, as Xbox controllers do not have gyro. You can feel free to use the main branch's version, AND use HidHide at the same time. On default settings DS4Windows is set to emulate Xbox controllers since most games support only this type. Tbh, its been such a hassle using my PS4 controller that Im thinking of buying an Xbox controller. This is why you dont need any extra software like DS4Windows if youre using an Xbox controller. That sounds romantic! What do I need to get this party started? This version just puts them in a room together with a bottle of champagne, a few sweet smelling candles and some slow jams. What matters is the type of controller emulation set on the currently active profile (Virtual Controller Settings). All games will support the Xbox controller because its classed as a standard controller by Microsoft who make both the Xbox controller and Windows. Grab youself a version of HidHide from Nefarius' Github. Any of them that have the HidHideCLI should work.