While we’re still probably a ways off from directly using an Xbox controller on a PlayStation or vice versa without a workaround, it’s nice that PC players will have one less plugin to deal with soon. Seeing Microsoft loosen its grip on the PC controller domain reminds me of the debut of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, which made me hopeful that open controller support-a boon for accessibility even without adaptive features-would become more and more common.
If DS4Windows can get all that stuff functioning, why not a Microsoft-certified solution? Hopefully the official support for DualShock 4 on PC covers all the controller’s special bells and whistles, like the touchpad, vibration, and motion controls. Even without official support, our sister site Eurogamer still gives the DualShock 4 the runner-up slot in its list of the best controllers for PC players. Steam added support for the DualShock 4 in 2016, and Apple TV added support for the DualShock 4 alongside the Xbox One controller ahead of Apple Arcade’s launch earlier this year. I think it’s a rather comfy controller (I have an adapter right in front of me that lets me use it with my Nintendo Switch), and a lot of other people think so too.
On stage at X019 in London, Microsoft announced that official support for the DualShock 4 and other Bluetooth controllers will be added in 2020, as part of the effort to expand the reach of Microsoft’s game streaming service. That’ll all change next year thanks to Project xCloud’s arrival on Windows 10. For all that time, Sony’s controller hasn’t been officially supported on PC. That also makes it the six year anniversary of the DualShock 4. Basically meaning the PS2 often wasn't even hitting 480i.Is there something you think we should be reporting on? Email 15 marks the six year anniversary of the release of the PlayStation 4.
However, few games actually utilized the full frame buffer due to the very limited amount of RAM. The European PAL models ran at a higher resolution than those of us in the states. And that's probably a bit more of a hassle to translate into older PlayStation controller port signals (though someone did map it out at )
I think the thing with the PS3 and PS4 controllers is they are now more or less generic USB controllers, but with some funky Bluetooth handshaking before they can pair up to anything other than a PlayStation. Haven't broken any in a couple of years though but it'd still be great to have the option since the DS3 and DS4 are so much easier to come by now. And if you simply prefer the feel of Sony’s older controllers over the redesigned Dualshock 4, this is the perfect controller for playing those classic Final. Metal Gear Solid 3, for example, just doesn’t play right without those analog buttons. The last one I bought was such a pain to find new in box reasonably priced. That makes the Dualshock 3 the best choice for playing emulated PS2 games in the PCSX2 emulator. I still have two of them and hopefully neither breaks. I have some DS2 controllers but I seem to break them more often than any of my other controllers. Why does that exist and not one for the PS2? I mean, there's even a frickin' bluetooth adapter for the NES that lets you use a DS3 or DS4. With the shear number of controller adapters I've seen, you'd think that some kind of DS3/DS4 to PS2 adapter would exist. It's like 521i or something, can't remember. And tbh it looks great, at least for a ps2. (the warranty seal on mine is still intact :p)Īlso i managed to get a 1TB sata drive in it, afaik the maximum size supported, works fine.Īnd about the HDMI thing, i don't have a TV anymore with SCART or component input support, and it gives me the option to use my IPS monitor.
I think it's called FHDB or something, no idea.Įverytime i turn on the PS2 it runs the software from the HDD and works fine, no hardware mods, nothing. I actually don't use the memory card exploit but the HDD one (i have a phat ps2 with the network adapter thingy) and just slapped a random image on it.īut i don't know the name of it and i know FMCB is almost the same. Hang on! There is a different way for that!
Personally I find using component cables is the best and cheapest way to get the best out of the PS2, but the way it outputs shit means that it'll look like smeared garbage regardless. PS2 to HDMI is something I've always found a bit pointless. It's awesome to be able to transfer saves from your memory card to PCSX2. Free Mc Boot works like a dream if you're willing to put the money into either getting the stuff required for it or a memory card with FMCB already on it.