How to Connect a PS4 Controller to PC for Steam Gaming

avatarQuestioningVale7 months ago
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avatarSigningSpine7 months ago

First off, plug your PS4 controller into your PC using a USB cable. Then, open Steam and go to 'Settings' > 'Controller' > 'General Controller Settings' and check the box for 'PlayStation Configuration Support'. After that, your controller should be ready to go! For a wireless connection, hold the PS and Share buttons on your controller until the light bar starts flashing, then go to your PC's Bluetooth settings and pair it with 'Wireless Controller'.

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avatarWhammellingSuite7 months ago

If you're lucky, just plugging your PS4 controller into the PC and launching Steam will work without any extra steps. But, honestly, who's that lucky? Use Big Picture mode in Steam to make sure everything's set up right.


avatarBakingAlert7 months ago

Wireless is the way to go. Hold those buttons, pair it in Bluetooth settings, and feel the freedom of gaming without wires. Just make sure Steam has the PlayStation support option ticked, or it's all for naught.


avatarRatingLink7 months ago

Honestly, just use a cable. The Bluetooth method is iffy at best.


avatarComputingTopaz7 months ago

Just plug it in with a USB and you're basically done. Steam's got you.

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