If the user wants to use Steam's Big Picture while emulating DS4 controllers then it's required that DS4Windows is run under a custom '.exe' name, otherwise the Steam interface will ignore every PS controller in the system.Situational: Big Picture mode with emulated DS4 controllers Which makes no difference for the vast majority of games, but may be needed for a few specific titles that require Steam Input for having native Playstation Controllers support.Not allow the user to use virtual DS4 controllers through Steam Input.Prevent the user from interacting with Steam's Big Picture interface when using a virtual DS4 controller.Though this usually DOES NOT affect controller detection in games or cause any sort of 'grave' issue, it will: Moreover, Steam alters its behavior if it detects DS4Windows is running. Therefore, it's recommended that the user tweaks some Steam (or DS4Windows) settings to prevent remapping conflicts. Since you are already using DS4Windows as your controller remapping tool, re-remapping DS4Windows' virtual controller via Steam Input can lead to confusion at best ('which tool is doing what?') and actual conflicts at worst (each one doing something different for the same button/axis). Preventing conflicts between Steam and DS4Windows General infoīesides being a game store, Steam also has controller remapping functions (Steam Input). Headphone or mic related issues when using supported gamepads 'Could not open (controller) exclusively' / Hide DS4 controllers option not working Games not recognizing the virtual controller (under construction)Ĭontroller not behaving correctly in-game Virtual controller usage in games and related issuesĭS4Windows not creating virtual controllers Ways to check if a controller has been detected by Windows Physical controller detection, connection and related issues Troubleshooting tips and general directionsĭS4Windows silently does not open, crashes, does not start or fails to save settings Running DS4Windows under a custom '.exe' name Instructions on how to prevent remapping conflicts Situations where using DS4Windows + Steam Input is necessary Preventing conflicts between Steam and DS4Windows Uninstalling DS4Windows and related drivers Preventing the double controller / double input issue in gamesīacking up, restoring or deleting user data and settings

Starting point, general info and directionsĬonnecting controllers to the PC and DS4Windows

Using ps4 controller on steam