If you have already installed DS4Windows and have been using your controller successfully with most games but have found that DOOM and other games such as Dark Souls do not seem to recognize the controller then the information below may solve your problem.
If you have already installed DS4Windows but are having problems getting PC games to recognize the controller then proceed to section titled "How to Get DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller."
If you have not installed DS4Windows then proceed to the second section labeled "How to Download and Install DS4Windows" for a link to a video on that topic.
How to Get DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller
By default, the DS4Windows service will advertise the presence of both an Xbox One Controller as well as the DS4 Controller whenever it is hosting a DS4.
You may have discovered that your DS4 Controller is not working with DOOM on your PC even though DS4Windows is running and works quite well with other games. You may have even noticed that the Controller option is "grayed out" in the DOOM Settings screen. Fear not! This is easy to correct.
Some games, such as DOOM and Dark Souls will fail to recognize that there is a controller present when DS4Windows publishes the fact that the DS4 Controller is online. This needs to be disabled in order for games like DOOM to be able to see the DS4.
DS4Windows Settings Tab
Go into the DS4Windows settings tab and look for the option labeled "Hide DS4 Controller" and check the box. This will tell DS4Windows to stop broadcasting the presence of the DS4. DOOM and several other games will now be able to recognize the DS4.
Click the video link to see this process and watch some bonus 4K UHD DOOM gameplay action!
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All you have to do is choose your platform, provide your email address, and enter the product code from the Monster Energy packaging. The promotional codes for your chosen platform will be provided to you instantly via a pop-up window. There is no need to worry if you accidentally close that pop-up window, however, because the platform codes will also be sent to your email account shortly after you have entered the product codes into the website.
If you enjoy Monster Energy drinks and you like to play Battlefield then you are going to LOVE this deal. So, go grab a case of Monster Energy today and start opening up those free Battlepacks. Below is a short video demonstrating just how easy it is to redeem those codes!
Connect your favorite console game controller to your PC the easy way! Watch the video in the link below and learn how to connect your PlayStation 4 DualShock controller to your PC and start playing great games like Battlefield1 on your PC today!
If you are like me and have been playing console games almost exclusively for many years, you may have found that making the transition from using a gaming controller to using a keyboard and mouse can be troublesome. There is definitely a learning curve.
Solve all of your problems with this one simple trick!
Get ahead of the curve and back into the action by simply connecting one of your existing console controllers to your PC. You can connect virtually any modern game controller to Windows by using a simple software application called DS4Windows.
If you are transitioning from Xbox to PC then the transition will be even smoother since Windows 10 natively supports the Xbox controller. Earlier versions of Windows will need a driver, however.
If you wish to connect a PlayStation 4 controller to PC, you will need to take the extra step of downloading and installing DS4Windows. This marvelous application will make your PS4 controller look like the Xbox One controller to Windows. It's that easy!
Just download the package from DS4Windows.com, unzip the archive and run the setup. The first time it runs it will ask a couple of questions such as where you would like to install your controller profiles. After that, it is good to go!
Eventually, becoming accustomed to the keyboard and mouse controls will have its advantages. But, if you just want to get gaming right away then grab your controller and let's get started!
REQUIRED HARDWARE: ►PlayStation 4 (PS4) Dualshock ►USB cable to connect controller to PC *Bluetooth can be used if your PC supports it
Although the DS4Windows software supports both Bluetooth and USB connectivity, it is recommended that you begin the process by first connecting via USB. After you have established that the software and controller are working correctly together, go ahead and try out Bluetooth!
REQUIRED SOFTWARE: ►DS4Windows if using PS4 DualShock controller on Windows 10
*Xbox 360 drivers are required if your PC is running an older version of Windows
BACKGROUND
Windows 10 already has built-in support for the Xbox 360 controller. This shouldn't be too surprising since the Xbox is basically a special purpose PC which runs Direct X. By the way, that also happens to be where the Xbox gets the the "X" in its name.
Because Windows 10 already supports the Xbox controller, you should be able to plug that controller directly into your PC using the appropriate USB cable and it should work without extra effort. If you are using an earlier version of Windows then you will need to download and install the appropriate driver. DS4Windows will take care of this for you when first launched.
If you wish to connect your PS4 Dualshock controller to your PC, this will require an extra piece of software. The required application is called DS4Windows and its job is to make Windows think your PS4 Dualshock controller is actually the Xbox 360 controller. I found this software and all of the instructions at the DS4Windows website (http://www.ds4windows.com).
At first, I was hesitant to install software from what I considered to be an unknown source. However, after some careful research, I arrived at the conclusion that this software is safe when downloaded straight from the source. It is strongly encouraged that this software be downloaded ONLY from ds4windows.com to ensure the authenticity of the package you are downloading.
Check out the video in the link below to have a look at the website and get a feel for what is needed to connect your PlayStation controller to your PC!
HOW TO DO IT
I was going to create a step-by-step tutorial to cover this but the DS4Windows website has a very simple and complete step-by-step guide. There is even a link to a related video on that website if you wish to see what the software looks like when first launched. My recommendation is to go directly to the DS4Windows website and check it out. Everything you need to know is right there.
NOTE: I strongly recommend using DS4Windows instead of other input mapping software because DS4Windows is proven safe and does not have any built-in advertising or associated bloat-ware.
This video contains Battlefield 1 gameplay that was made possible by using a PS4 controller on PC. Prior to connecting the console controller to the PC, gaming on PC was painful for me. Using the PS4 game controller on PC has brought me back into the competition and made gaming on the PC fun again!
I hope this video has helped someone else and perhaps even inspired another console player to try out gaming on PC.
Connecting a console controller to PC will definitely make things easier!
To some it may be a mystery. To others it may be stunningly obvious. This video is for people like me who sometimes forget the more simple things in life...
UPDATE: It looks like many laptop gamers are having issues with BF1 and/or DirectX 12. I'm currently looking for a more satisfying solution to the problem but so far the answer appears to be to choose "Borderless". This setting will give you what is maybe a pseudo-fullscreen. It basically maximizes the windowed view and removes the border. You will be stuck with whatever resolution and refresh rate is default in your Windows desktop, however.
The original post below will help you find where to to switch the game view between "Windowed, Borderless, and Fullscreen."
ORIGINAL POST:
So you've just downloaded Battlefield 1 or any other PC game and you can't figure out how to make it go full screen. You've clicked everywhere in the game's window frame looking for something that will allow you to switch to full screen. But, you find nothing.
You've then search the Origin, Steam, or U-Play interfaces to see if there is some hidden configuration variable that you need to switch...some inconspicuous checkbox that went unchecked. You've even searched the Internet looking for answers. Yet, despite all of your efforts, you have found nothing.
Well, search no more!
Here's a little something that should help you solve this perplexing conundrum...
The solution is right there in the game itself. On the top row of the Battlefield 1 main menu, you should see a tab called "More". Click this tab and you will see a number of cards; one of these will be labeled "Options" and has an icon that looks like a gear. Click on this card and you will be presented with links to the "Audio" and "Video" settings.
Select "Video" and you will be taken to the screen on the left. The topmost setting on this screen is called "FULLSCREEN MODE". What you need to do from here is just click the side arrows and scroll until you find the option you want. This attribute will cycles through three options labeled WINDOWED, BORDERLESS, and FULLSCREEN. My most preferred setting is FULLSCREEN.
Even thought this setting appears to be located exactly where most people would expect it to be, it seems that I forget this almost every time I get a new PC game. That's why I made this blog post and the associated video. Hopefully, the next time I need to be reminded to check the game's internal video settings so that I can go full screen, maybe I'll stumble upon my own posts and get the answer (and the healthy dose of humility) that I need.
Below is a video which will walk the viewer through the steps necessary to switch the game from "windowed" to "full screen" mode.
I've run into this many times when downloading games from Origin, Steam, U-Play, or wherever else. The fact that I've struggled with this so many times and forgot what to do in between probably points out that I do not play enough games on PC. Yes, I am mainly a console player. Still can't quite get the whole "WASD" thing. :-p
This "how to" blog post and the related video will show you how to play classic video games on newer HDMI TVs. In this video you will see the Atari 2600Flashback 4 running on a 2015 Samsung UltraHD 4K HDTV using an enKo Products RCA/AV to HDMI Converter. This little gem allows the user to take any "old fashioned" video device which outputs RCA Composite Video and connect it to one of the a newer "HDMI only" Televisions.
The enKo Products RCA/AV to HDMI Converter will accurately convert the old composite video stream into a high quality modern HDMI signal and will also insert the incoming the RCA audio signal into the outgoing HDMI data stream.
The device will even convert a "left channel only" mono signal into a full dual channel audio stream. Now you can use your old school video game consoles, VCR's, DVD players, and camcorders with your brand new UltraHD 4K HDMI TV.
Inside the box!
Inside the box is the surprisingly rugged, well designed, and nicely labeled RCA to HDMI Converter. Along with the device came some nice and unexpected accessories. The converter, itself, is powered via a USB port on the side of the unit. As a welcome convenience, the manufacturers decided to include a sturdy USB cable and a "USB Wall Wart" (mains to USB converter) to provide the required power.
The kit also include a very high end HDMI cable which I found remarkable. I've become accustomed to "free" HDMI cables which are rather cheaply made but this one far surpassed any expectations I may have had...and I actually did not expect that an HDMI cable was even included! That's a nice bonus!!!
Fortunately for me, my television had a spare USB port on the back and I was able to draw power from there and did not need the USB mains power supply. The spare USB port was also conveniently close to my spare HDMI port which made installation quite simple and care-free.
I have to say that I was actually stunned at the image quality. Yes, the old MOS Technology 6507 CPU uses 8-bit technology and, therefore, outputs rather blocky graphics by today's standards; but those old games look amazing today! The enKo converter maximizes the signal and brings out the full color depth and sonic potential that had always existed but had been nearly hidden away within those early and very classic video games.
my bright new 4K TV and heard those classic Atari 2600 sounds coming out of my soundbar and subwoofer, I experienced a moment of childish giddiness that I haven't felt in quite a while. It was like I suddenly found myself with the gaming setup that I'd always wanted when I was a kid. For a brief and warm moment, it transported me back to a simpler time and somehow now it makes my home feel a little more comfortable. Achievement unlocked!
Check out the video linked below to get a closer look at the setup and see exactly what is inside the box. I hope this "how to" blog and the associated video will be of some help to anyone who might be looking for a way to go retro-modern and keep those classic games alive!
