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How do I get Steam to recognize my PS4 controller?
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The PlayStation 4DualShockcontroller is among thebest gamepads for gaming.Playerscan also playSteamgames inWindows 10withPlayStation 4’s gamepad.
However,playerswill need to register theDualShockcontroller withSteamfirst before they can playgameswith it. This is how users can getSteamto recognize theirPS4controllers.
How to Set Up the PlayStation 4 Controller for Steam Games
— RELATED:ConnectPS4Controller toWindows 10[How to]
How to Set Up a Wireless PlayStation 4 Controller for Windows Gaming
Those players who want to playSteamgames wirelessly will need to configure the gamepad forBluetoothconnectivity inWindows 10first.
Someplayersmight need aPlayStation 4wireless adapter, or USBBluetoothdongle, if their laptops or desktops don’t supportbuilt-in Bluetooth.
Follow the guidelines below to set up aPS4gamepad as aBluetoothdevice for Windows gaming.
So, that’s howplayerscan play their favoriteSteamgames with thePlayStation 4DualShockgamepad.Playerscan also play PlayStation games in Windows with thePS4controller viaPlayStation Nowstreaming.
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He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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