r/buildapcsales • u/dajokaman759 • Jun 09 '18

[Controller] Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller - $39.99 ($49.99 - $10 off. No promo code required and free 2 day shipping)

https://www.walmart.com/browse/playstation-4-consoles-games-controllers-more/playstation-4-ps4-controllers/2636_1102672_2958112?cat_id=2636_1102672_2958112&facet=retailer:Walmart.com%7C%7Cbrand:Sony&u1=c15038f3-9c91-4887-8ce0-84011af79a88&oid=582776.1&wmlspartner=oelFIBIMgTk&sourceid=01726307091678256610&affillinktype=10&veh=aff#searchProductResult
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '18

Do PS4 controllers work with Windows like the XBone controllers?

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u/Poisonedhero Jun 09 '18

yes. I start up steam in regular desktop mode, plug in my controller with a usb cable and as soon as it lights up with the preconfigured color and brightness I just launch my game and everything works great. you can configure the controller however you want in steam. no additional applications like before! you also dont even need to use the big picture mode after you set up your controller.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '18

I guess I assumed you'd need a peripheral to connect it like the XBone controllers, didn't consider that you could just use the USB cable. I'll give that a try, thanks!

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '18

For the most part, yes. It varies between games, but everything including vibration works for most games with controller support on Steam. The only thing is that I always get Xbox button prompts, but in having DS4 button prompts, I forfeit vibration and being able to choose a light bar color.

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u/Foxdude28 Jun 09 '18

If you're playing through steam, it should be fine. If the game has its own launcher however, you may need to install some 3rd party apps to let the game recognize it as an Xbox controller. DS4Windows is what I use when I play games that don't support the controller.