The dual sense feature isn't functioning during game launch.
The dual sense feature isn't functioning during game launch.
Hey, I experiment with various cables and ports, even after a fresh install of Windows 25H2 and 24H2. Once I start a game, the menu appears but the controller just shuts off. No sound when USB is disconnected, and it reconnects automatically. The PS4 controller works too, but the DualSense doesn’t. I’ve tried DS4Windows DSX, but the issue disappears once the game reaches the menu. An emulator didn’t help much. When I reinstall Windows after a clean boot, sometimes the Game Bar shows up unexpectedly before the controller disconnects—sometimes it says “Gamebar not found.” I also checked enabling/disabling Game Bar settings in Windows settings, but nothing changes. My system specs are: Intel 5800X3D, 2x16GB RAM, 3600MHz clock, MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus Mobo Zotac Trinity 4070TI. It’s not just happening on Steam games; it occurs with other titles too.
Consider restarting the controller. If that fails, verify it functions properly. Use a console to test; the issue could stem from a software glitch rather than hardware failure. If the problem continues on another device, the controller may be defective.
Hi yes I attempted a reset using the back button. The issue seems to occur only with wired connections while wireless works fine. It appears the dualSense feature in games supports wireless, but there might be a controller issue. I suspect it could be a controller problem, though it's surprising I haven't experienced any disconnects or other issues on my desktop. Once I launch games, they just stop working. It doesn't shut down instantly to the controller—it's similar to seeing the "hit start the play" screen before going offline.
I generally use four different cables—one for my wireless headset, one for my keyboard, a data transfer cable, and another for my phone. Bluetooth functions properly, but the wired connection causes issues. The cables I tested previously worked with the controller, so it might be related to the cable type or data transfer problem.
Assuming we are talking about USB-A to USB-C cables, it is still possible that neither of those cables has the correct combination of power and data delivery. When you press Start in the games, the controller suddenly needs much more power and data bandwidth(5Gbps) to use all the DualSense features. So if the cable doesn't support both high power delivery and high data transfer, the controller will turn itself down. Also, if the cable's materials and build are of poor quality, it may falter under high loads. Try this UGREEN cable , the 5Gbps USB3.0 A to C version. And make sure you connect it to the back USB 3.0 port. Another thing to try is to disable the power saving feature of the USB Hub in Device Manager.
I attempted to turn off power-saving settings. Uncertain about the reliability of all the cables I used, especially after playing games suddenly stopped working. It seems odd only when opening games, so I might replace the cable just in case. Additionally, changing from USB-C to USB-A on my motherboard to the controller didn’t work.
Without considering power savings. The biggest problem with the cables you have is that they can handle high power delivery but have limited bandwidth for data transfer. Also, their construction might not be strong enough to maintain those capabilities over extended distances. No matter which cable you select, ensure it supports at least 3A with QC3 compatibility and a 5Gbps data rate. From a trusted manufacturer, of course.
I don't believe it's the answer I was looking for, though I still think it might be a Windows driver issue. When I connected the same cable to the motherboards, "Flash bios" USB worked perfectly or at least functioned without problems. I also tried enabling Legacy USB support and didn't see any changes. Still, I ended up purchasing a UGreen data cable.
This relates to your cables failing to meet the 22W minimum power output and 5Gbps speed standards, causing problems with your controller performance in games.