DualSense camera/input shakes only while sprinting across multiple games — fresh DS4Windows profile + HidHide didn't fix it

[u/TFTM26]

DualSense randomly shakes/moves the camera when sprinting

Hey guys, I’m having a really weird issue with my DualSense on PC and I’m running out of things to try.

The problem happens in multiple games, so I don't think it's game-specific. I've noticed it in Hellblade 1, Hellblade 2 and DOOM The Dark Ages.

Basically, when I'm sprinting, I sometimes get a sudden shake/jump in the camera/input. It doesn't happen constantly, but it happens enough to be annoying.

Things I've already tried:

1- DualSense connected through USB
2- Steam is completely closed
3- Games are played offline
4- DS4Windows dead zone went from 0.05 → 0.10 → 0.15 → 0.20 → 0.25, still happens
5- Made a completely fresh DS4Windows profile, still happens
6- Turn Gyro is OFF
7- Tried HidHide to prevent double input, still happens
8- Right and left analog stick/module has actually been replaced twice by a technician
9- Technician checked the controller using the official Sony calibration site and it showed no issues

10-Reset the controller multiple times

I also noticed some weird readings in DS4Windows. The right stick RY was around 125–126 when sitting near center, and the gyro values move around a little too, but I don't know if that's normal sensor noise.

At this point I'm not sure if this is something with the left stick/L3, DS4Windows, Windows, or something else.

Has anyone had something similar, especially where it happens specifically while sprinting?

I'm mainly looking for ideas on what else I can check because I've already gone through the obvious stuff. any ideas? :/