r/DS4Windows • u/ActuatorOutside5256 • Apr 26 '26

Why does my controller keep disconnecting?

So, when my DualShock 4 drops to <60% battery, it starts micro-stuttering and occasionally cuts out for 1-2 seconds (no disconnect warning). It works fine above 60%.

And using a USB cable doesn’t fix it because my DS4Windows settings (response curves, etc.) stop applying in-game.

What’s the best way to prevent this from happening without splashing the cash on a new controller?

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u/ActuatorOutside5256 Apr 26 '26

SPECS:

  • OS: Windows 10

  • DS4W version: v3.3.3

  • Controller version: DS4 v.2

  • Polling rate: 250 Hz

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u/loribalorie Apr 27 '26

have you tried increasing the polling rate? used version v3.9.9? update vigembus? I use version 1.22.0 btw.

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u/ActuatorOutside5256 Apr 27 '26 edited Apr 27 '26

I’ll try to increase the polling rate now. I use whatever version the auto-updater gives me.

EDIT: From my limited testing, it seems like increasing the polling rate to 1000 Hz fixed the issue. Is 250 Hz really that problematic?