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Is there a big delay when I use my PS4 gamepad while playing on a gaming laptop?

Is there a big delay when I use my PS4 gamepad while playing on a gaming laptop?

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fuhqing
Member
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03-18-2026, 05:26 PM
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I own a MSI Katana GF66 gaming laptop that comes with a PS4 controller. The input lag feels really bad right now. When it's plugged in via a cable, the delay isn't too much, but when using Bluetooth, it is terrible. Games just feel unplayable because of this lag. I have updated all drivers, including those for Bluetooth and Intel, directly from their official websites. I also made sure Windows was fully updated so there are no viruses or malware running. The controller works perfectly fine on my regular desktop computer, but on this laptop the delay is awful. Other people with this same laptop don't seem to have problems like mine. What's going on? Is it a glitch?
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fuhqing
03-18-2026, 05:26 PM #1

I own a MSI Katana GF66 gaming laptop that comes with a PS4 controller. The input lag feels really bad right now. When it's plugged in via a cable, the delay isn't too much, but when using Bluetooth, it is terrible. Games just feel unplayable because of this lag. I have updated all drivers, including those for Bluetooth and Intel, directly from their official websites. I also made sure Windows was fully updated so there are no viruses or malware running. The controller works perfectly fine on my regular desktop computer, but on this laptop the delay is awful. Other people with this same laptop don't seem to have problems like mine. What's going on? Is it a glitch?

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03-24-2026, 06:33 PM
#2
Do you have another Bluetooth thingy plugged into your PC that's showing up while you try to use a PS4 controller wirelessly?
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sebastian13579
03-24-2026, 06:33 PM #2

Do you have another Bluetooth thingy plugged into your PC that's showing up while you try to use a PS4 controller wirelessly?

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YellowDevs
Member
170
03-24-2026, 09:19 PM
#3
No
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YellowDevs
03-24-2026, 09:19 PM #3

No

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xXApfelkernXx
Member
186
03-26-2026, 07:50 PM
#4
Do you have Bluetooth speakers so I can see if my lip sync is delayed when watching YouTube videos?
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xXApfelkernXx
03-26-2026, 07:50 PM #4

Do you have Bluetooth speakers so I can see if my lip sync is delayed when watching YouTube videos?

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ZeexoSitrax
Member
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03-27-2026, 12:15 AM
#5
I do not
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ZeexoSitrax
03-27-2026, 12:15 AM #5

I do not

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austinmoua55
Junior Member
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03-27-2026, 02:07 PM
#6
...hey, anyone? anything?
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austinmoua55
03-27-2026, 02:07 PM #6

...hey, anyone? anything?

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cowcow4321
Senior Member
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04-08-2026, 12:58 AM
#7
748 views and ya all got nothing. Look at this guy. Someone has to be in it for the long haul. Give up? Never. Keep going, man.
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cowcow4321
04-08-2026, 12:58 AM #7

748 views and ya all got nothing. Look at this guy. Someone has to be in it for the long haul. Give up? Never. Keep going, man.

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10riley17
Member
185
04-08-2026, 08:49 AM
#8
Latency problems usually come from a few easy fixes. They are often due to poor Bluetooth adapters, lots of nearby signals messing with the radio, too much stuff connected at once, or not having the right software installed on the device.
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10riley17
04-08-2026, 08:49 AM #8

Latency problems usually come from a few easy fixes. They are often due to poor Bluetooth adapters, lots of nearby signals messing with the radio, too much stuff connected at once, or not having the right software installed on the device.

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callumduff16
Junior Member
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04-08-2026, 02:21 PM
#9
How do I find a good Bluetooth adapter that doesn't have any delay in connection?
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callumduff16
04-08-2026, 02:21 PM #9

How do I find a good Bluetooth adapter that doesn't have any delay in connection?

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Buns_of_Steel
Member
217
04-08-2026, 06:52 PM
#10
Any extra bluetooth stick is probably fine, but here are a few helpful tips from the docs site: https://kanuan.github.io/
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Buns_of_Steel
04-08-2026, 06:52 PM #10

Any extra bluetooth stick is probably fine, but here are a few helpful tips from the docs site: https://kanuan.github.io/