Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller - Black

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Their major advantage over regular pads is the use of a “rapid-fire” chip that lets you map a button for the controller to automatically spam as you’re playing – meaning you can artificially boost your reaction times when playing against others. If you think the reward outweighs the risk, go for it – but our advice is to steer clear. Are third-party controllers compatible with all games?

In your search for pads, you may have read about chipped or modded controllers. These controllers are, technically, banned devices for PS4. In “pro” play situations it’s an automatic disqualification, and when playing online in shooters like Call of Duty, they carry an automatic ban if you’re caught using them. Yeah, I just mentioned it, but the light bar is bright and always on unless you use a third party tool to disable it. There are zero settings for it in Windows' built in controller settings. Apparently it wasn't even possible to configure on the PS4 either until recently, but you still can't disable it there. Baffling. Apparently if you're using a PS4, that's not a problem, because a PS4 comes with the cable(s) you need, or is native wireless. But if you're using it on PC, you're SOL and forced to buy your own micro-usb cable. Well, unless your motherboard came with some fancy bluetooth wireless adapter (or you bought one as an add-in card, you loony), but then you're using wireless and have to deal with all its problems, along with needing to charge the built-in battery. Basically, you need a cable no matter what. You can use the touch pad and the touch pad button for various system functions. Available functions depend on the content in use. It's pointless garbage, and was one of the first thing I had to disable, along with converting the touchpad 'buttons' into start/select.

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Oh, and some games see them as an axis with their resting point as -50 and fully pressed as +50 and as a result the DS4 pad is unusable in numerous titles. Even just having it plugged in in certain controller aware games will result in the camera or mouse moving up and to the left at all times unless you hold both triggers at their center point. Utterly unusable. You need the DS4Windows tool to get it working properly, which emulates an XBOX 360 controller. Sony said it had native PC support. Sure, if you consider the 1% of games that properly detect it as 'support'. Wireless connectivity is seamless, and the controller syncs effortlessly with the PS4 console. The integrated touchpad is a fantastic feature that adds versatility to gameplay, whether it's for navigating menus, drawing in games, or interacting with various in-game elements. Finally upgraded from my old PS2 controller that I've been using with an adapter for ~15 years now. USB battery charging. Charge the controller's internal battery from your PS4 USB port, giving you hassle-free charging as you play.

You want something cheaper: As one of the pricier PS4 controller's around, Nacon's premium offering may turn the budget-conscious among you elsewhere. The controller which has a touch pad on the front in place of the Sony logo, weighs 210 g (7.4 oz) and has dimensions of 162 mm × 52 mm × 98 mm (6.4 in × 2.0 in × 3.9 in. Any sort of light touch on this thing will register, causing the cursor or camera whatever else to move around, inciting frustration. The pad also doubles as buttons if you press down on them; 2 different ones.. basically a gigantic start and select button. EDIT: There's also an 'upper' touch button. The Razer Raiju Ultimate Wireless PS4 Controller is one of the smartest PS4 pads around and is well-suited for seasoned gamers looking for a more involving controller. It allows advanced customization via the Razer mobile app, which includes remapping, adjusting sensitivity, and creating your own bespoke RGB light show.Share button. By simply pushing the share button, you can capture and share your finest gaming moments. You can directly upload these screenshots from your PS4 or even livestream your gameplay without disturbing your game’s progress. The amount of frustration this has caused is immense. You can't move the controller while using it or else whoops, connection lost. The only fix I found is to BUY A NEW CABLE for it to last a few weeks before the metal becomes loose enough for it to wobble and have the same problem crop up again and again. You're not a child: It's hard to recommend this controller to adults, unless you really like the petite form factor. Pinch in and pinch out: Place two fingers on the touch pad and move them closer together or further apart. The trigger sensitivity results in accidental activation with the slightest touch; even just holding the controller with your fingers on the shoulder buttons will result in them triggering. Additionally, because they're resistive triggers, you have to forcefully hold them down when you want to press the button, resulting in fatigue. I actually suffer pain after a while of playing games with this controller solely due to the constant force required to press these triggers.