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Either way, I can't rate this thing any worse than a 1 star here, but by god these controllers are truly garbage. My DS2 still works fine aside from age wear, and if it didn't have compatibility issues on PC with an adapter and third party tools (x360ce), I'd still be using it. Thanks for cheaping out over time, Sony.
You want something cheaper: As one of the pricier PS4 controller's around, Nacon's premium offering may turn the budget-conscious among you elsewhere. The connector, ontop of being micro-usb, is also designed in such an asinine way. There's a cut out for the connector so the housing actually fits, but there's also a piece of plastic housing that juts out surrounding the internal connector. This plastic meets with the housing on the cable connector, stopping it from fully inserting. This alone is mainly why it's extremely loose and wobbles very easily. In your search for pads, you may have read about chipped or modded controllers. These controllers are, technically, banned devices for PS4. In “pro” play situations it’s an automatic disqualification, and when playing online in shooters like Call of Duty, they carry an automatic ban if you’re caught using them. You need a solid D-pad: The Razer Raiju's D-pad is easily its weakest element, which means some genres that rely heavily on it will feel less enjoyable to play.Wireless connectivity is seamless, and the controller syncs effortlessly with the PS4 console. The integrated touchpad is a fantastic feature that adds versatility to gameplay, whether it's for navigating menus, drawing in games, or interacting with various in-game elements. Apparently if you're using a PS4, that's not a problem, because a PS4 comes with the cable(s) you need, or is native wireless. But if you're using it on PC, you're SOL and forced to buy your own micro-usb cable. Well, unless your motherboard came with some fancy bluetooth wireless adapter (or you bought one as an add-in card, you loony), but then you're using wireless and have to deal with all its problems, along with needing to charge the built-in battery. Basically, you need a cable no matter what. The Razer Raiju Ultimate Wireless PS4 Controller is one of the smartest PS4 pads around and is well-suited for seasoned gamers looking for a more involving controller. It allows advanced customization via the Razer mobile app, which includes remapping, adjusting sensitivity, and creating your own bespoke RGB light show. The trigger sensitivity results in accidental activation with the slightest touch; even just holding the controller with your fingers on the shoulder buttons will result in them triggering. Additionally, because they're resistive triggers, you have to forcefully hold them down when you want to press the button, resulting in fatigue. I actually suffer pain after a while of playing games with this controller solely due to the constant force required to press these triggers.
You need the DS4Windows tool to get it working properly, which emulates an XBOX 360 controller. Sony said it had native PC support. Sure, if you consider the 1% of games that properly detect it as 'support'. Steam's controller stuff could work too, but I never bothered with it, since DS4Windows is a lot more powerful and works on every application, not just Steam games. It's a lot better than the old x360ce we've (DINPUT controller users) been forced to use, and you can even turn off the stupid light bar with it. Built-in speaker. Bring your games to life and hear every detail with sound effects coming directly from your PS4 wireless controller. It took months to start to get used to it (along with configuration to add a 35% deadzone), and I still hate it as much as the day I first used it. The integrated light bar not only adds a stylish touch but also provides visual cues during gameplay and syncs with certain in-game events. It's a small detail that enhances immersion.
Finally upgraded from my old PS2 controller that I've been using with an adapter for ~15 years now.
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