{"id":76347,"date":"2024-02-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=76347"},"modified":"2025-01-31T00:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T05:57:57","slug":"how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller.webp\" data-lasso-id=\"48343\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 1\" class=\"wp-image-76348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller-75x50.webp 75w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/ps4-controller.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you want to play a game on your PC using your PS4 controller, but it isn\u2019t working. Luckily, with a program called DS4Windows, you can easily start PC gaming with your PlayStation controller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain how to use DS4Windows to connect your PS4 controllers to your Windows PC.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is DS4Windows?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48344\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 2\" class=\"wp-image-76333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed.png 1200w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed-1024x450.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-1-compressed-80x35.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The DS4Windows app is a program that lets you use console controllers on your Windows PC. It\u2019s mostly used by gamers who like to play with a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard since many games don\u2019t provide native compatibility for non-Microsoft controllers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DS4Windows lets you use the following controllers:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DualSense 3 (DS3) controllers\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DS5 controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nintendo Switch Pro controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joycon controllers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does DS4Windows Work?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DS4Windows enables you to use Sony PlayStation 4 and Nintendo controllers on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC by emulating an Xbox 360 controller. You can then customize the controller settings and remap all of your key bindings on the buttons, touchpad, joysticks, keyboard, and mouse.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also lets you emulate a DS4 controller, but most games only support the Xbox gamepad \u2014 that\u2019s why the default emulation mode is an Xbox controller.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Note: <\/span>Unfortunately, DS4Windows is no longer available for Windows 7 and below.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Install and Use DS4Windows\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the DS4Windows program is lightweight, no installation is necessary. However, you\u2019ll still need to download the app from the official website to get started.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To download DS4Windows:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the latest DS4Windows x64 installation file from the <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/ds4-windows.com\/download\/ryochan7-ds4windows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"48345\">official website<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-3-compressed.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"48346\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-3-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 3\" class=\"wp-image-76346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-3-compressed.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-3-compressed-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-3-compressed-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-3-compressed-80x37.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extract the ZIP file into a folder on your desktop (or wherever is convenient). To do so, you\u2019ll require a file archiver tool like 7zip. Simply right-click the archived package and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Extract<\/span>, then choose the folder you want to extract the files to.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-4-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-4-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 4\" class=\"wp-image-76335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-4-compressed.png 614w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-4-compressed-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-4-compressed-68x50.png 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">DS4Windows.exe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> file<\/span> then choose a place to save your user data when prompted. The developers recommend choosing the AppData folder or %AppData%.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, DS4Windows will ask you to install a few drivers. The first one, <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">VIGEmBUS<\/span>, is necessary for the program to work. The next two, HidHide and FakerInput are optional, but they help add features and avoid common errors with the app.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-5-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48348\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-5-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 5\" class=\"wp-image-76336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-5-compressed.png 486w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-5-compressed-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-5-compressed-49x50.png 49w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With the DS4Windows program installed, it\u2019s finally time to <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-to-a-pc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"48349\">connect your wireless controller to your PC<\/a>. To do so, plug your computer into your PC via a Micro USB cable or Bluetooth adapter dongle. It should appear in the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">ontrollers <\/span>tab in the default profile section. If everything is connected properly, it should work straight away.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-6-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-6-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 6\" class=\"wp-image-76337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-6-compressed.png 904w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-6-compressed-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-6-compressed-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-6-compressed-80x46.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">New Profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> <\/span>option to set up your controller emulation.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re connecting your Sony DualShock gaming controller by Bluetooth, you\u2019ll need to press the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Share button<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> <\/span>and <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">PS button<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> <\/span>until the light bar begins to flash. This enters it into pairing mode and you\u2019ll be able to connect to it for the first time. If you can\u2019t get your Bluetooth device to work, you can always <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-to-a-pc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"48351\">connect your PS4 controller to the PC<\/a> via the USB port.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Note: <\/span>If your PS4 or PS5 controller won\u2019t connect or light up, it might be out of batteries. Here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-check-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-battery-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\" data-lasso-id=\"53148\">check your PS5 DualSense controller battery level<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Customize Your Gaming Controller\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create your custom controller setup using DS4Windows, you need to create a new profile. Once you have, you can easily access all controller settings, from key mappings to joystick dead zones. Here\u2019s how to get started:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In DS4Windows, select the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Profiles tab<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">New<\/span>. \n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-7-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48353\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-7-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 7\" class=\"wp-image-76338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-7-compressed.png 904w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-7-compressed-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-7-compressed-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-7-compressed-80x46.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A pop-up will appear asking you if you want to use a preset. We recommend saying <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Yes<\/span> and choosing the DualShock or Xbox 360 controller preset. This just means you can customize the relevant fields, rather than filling each one out in turn from scratch.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-8-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48354\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-8-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 8\" class=\"wp-image-76339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-8-compressed.png 586w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-8-compressed-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-8-compressed-80x33.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change each setting so that it fits your preferences. Below, we\u2019ll provide a list of all of the major settings you can change.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the things to keep your eye out for include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Controls. <\/span>This menu lets you map your controller to specific mouse and keyboard inputs, so you can control your PC via the controller.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48355\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 9\" class=\"wp-image-76340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed.png 986w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed-77x50.png 77w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-9-compressed-130x85.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Special actions. <\/span>Special actions are like macros. You can map specific keyboard key combinations to single buttons so that in-game, you can perform actions much easier.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Controller readings. <\/span>A real-time display of your controller movements that\u2019s useful for troubleshooting and setup.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48356\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 10\" class=\"wp-image-76341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed.png 986w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed-77x50.png 77w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-10-compressed-130x85.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Axis config. <\/span>Change the dead zones and sensitivities for your LS and RS joysticks and L2 and R2 triggers.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"48357\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed.png\" alt=\"How to Use DS4Windows to Customize Game Controllers in Windows image 11\" class=\"wp-image-76342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed.png 986w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed-77x50.png 77w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-11-compressed-130x85.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Lightbar. <\/span>Change the color and flashing pattern of the controller\u2019s lightbar while it\u2019s connected or charging.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/02\/how-to-use-ds4windows-to-customize-game-controllers-in-windows-12-compressed.png\" 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