DUALSHOCK 4 can connect to a supported PC by USB or Bluetooth. A game may need native controller support or Steam Input; the two routes can display different button prompts.
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How to check or set it up
- Identify whether the game supports DUALSHOCK 4 directly or uses Steam Input translation.
- Pair over Bluetooth or connect by USB using Sony’s supported method.
- If button prompts are wrong, inspect the active Steam Input layout and game setting before installing another mapping layer.
Relevant documented relationships
| Model | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Sony DUALSHOCK 4 USB Wireless Adapter | This is the Windows route in the official document. Ordinary Bluetooth plus Steam Input is a separate environment. | DUALSHOCK 4 compatible devices — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30 |
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Official evidence and scope
- DUALSHOCK 4 compatible devices — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
Initial research dated 2026-10-30; later source additions are dated individually above. Basic input, advanced features, charging, and wake behavior are evaluated separately where the source addresses them. No hands-on test is claimed.
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