DualShock 4 will work with Windows for 'basic functions'
When asked on Twitter if Sony would release a driver for the DualShock 4 to make it compatible with Windows PCs, Yoshida tweeted back, "the analog sticks and buttons will work just fine." When pressed if this meant the controller would feature Windows compatibility by default, Yoshida responded it would, for "basic functions." What those functions are remains to be seen.
What's also unclear is whether Windows will recognize the DualShock 4 as a DualShock 4. Many non-Microsoft controllers feature the XInput API, which makes them register to the computer as though they were an Xbox controller. The current-generation DualShock 3 lacks Xinput, so it would mark a significant change if the DualShock 4 supported it. When asked if games on PC would automatically recognize the controller as a DualShock 4, Yoshida said to wait until a post-launch field report.
Waiting may not be the most fun thing in the world to do, but this wait won't be too long: the PlayStation 4 launches November 15 in North America.
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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/05/dualshock-4-will-work-with-windows-for-basic-functions/
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FalsifiedPosted:
Gmlukens As long as i can use them to play games then they should be good
You can. Surly they'll have no issues with that.
Corn_DogPosted:
Gmlukens As long as i can use them to play games then they should be good
Lol
Don't think you'll have any issues doing that
C00KIEZZZPosted:
smart mvoe sony, smart move this will get them a few more buyers on there controllers
Corn_DogPosted:
-Skillz Very smart move by Sony.. very.. very smart..
I think it will be neat, wont use it that much though
Corn_DogPosted:
-Skillz This new feature is pretty cool
I am looking forward to seeing what it can do
NDSUPosted:
PawnStarsDr-PonyfileMentalistAggieBalloons For the last time people DONT game on PC
This just made my day, I am dying of laughter inside.
I think people with a decent PC prefer their PC over a console, so alot of people actually play PC.
When I use to play PC I used a controller ? This comment is invalid but made me laugh a little.
When I play computer games I like using the keyboard and mouse
Hahhah Right. and somebody made a post todays saying PC will take over Consoles.
Corn_DogPosted:
Dr-PonyfileMentalistAggieBalloons For the last time people DONT game on PC
This just made my day, I am dying of laughter inside.
I think people with a decent PC prefer their PC over a console, so alot of people actually play PC.
When I use to play PC I used a controller ? This comment is invalid but made me laugh a little.
When I play computer games I like using the keyboard and mouse
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