Alternatives

Products that do what DS4Windows does

Use PlayStation controllers seamlessly on Windows PC now

1DC
DualShock calibration in the browser using WebHID▲125
This website uses undocumented HID commands of both DS4 and DualSense to re-center and recalibrate DualShock analog sticks.
2024 · blog.the.al
2XO
Xbox One Controller Driver for OS X▲92
2015 · github.com
3
Xbox 8BitDo Ultimate Mini▲117
The Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox
2024
4PP
PSX Party – Online Multiplayer Playstation 1 Emulator Using WebRTC▲676
2020 · psxparty.kosmi.io
5
TechNova▲1
Sony DualShock 4 White Controller – Official PS4 Gamepad
Apr 2026 · thetechnova.store
6
Controlly▲96
Control your Mac using a console controller
2021
7
Razer Kishi for Android▲80
xCloud-ready controller for your mobile phone with Xbox keys
2020
8
Xbox Adaptive Controller▲160
A controller for gamers with limited mobility.
2018
9
Steam Controller▲89
Game with TMR sticks, dual haptic trackpads, + gyro controls
May 2026 · store.steampowered.com
10XU
XJoy – Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons as an Xbox Controller in PC Games▲5
2018 · github.com
11
Razer Kishi▲86
Bring console-level control to your mobile phone
2020
12GC
Gaming Couch – a local multiplayer party game platform for 8 players▲437
Hi HN, I’ve been working on Gaming Couch, a web-based game platform where up to 8 players use their smartphones as controllers to play real-time action mini-games on a central browser screen. TL;DR: - 18 competitive mini-games for up to 8 players - Runs entirely in the browser - Phones act as controllers (no apps, no accounts required) - Focused on fast, chaotic, real-time party games (no trivia) - Currently in public early access Try it here: https://gamingcouch.com. Open the link on a computer, host a session, scan the QR code with your phone(s) and play! What is it? Gaming Couch…
Dec 2025 · gamingcouch.com
13IW
I wrote a small lib to turn a USB gamepad into a Bluetooth one▲26
I had two old USB gamepads lying around that I wanted to use, but my computer is too far from the couch, so I wrote a little ESP32-S3 firmware that turns USB gamepads into Bluetooth ones. You connect your gamepad to the ESP32-S3 with an OTG cable, power the ESP32 with either 5V somehow or a powered USB hub, and now you can pair the controller via Bluetooth to your PC!
Dec 2025 · github.com
14
ControllerKeys▲3
Turn your game controller into a Mac productivity device
Jul 2026 · kevintang.xyz
15BU
Bluetooth USB Peripheral Relay – Bridge Bluetooth Devices to USB▲233
Hi HN! I built Bluetooth USB Peripheral Relay, a tool that lets Bluetooth devices (like keyboards and mice) connect to USB-only hosts using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. Why? My friend needed a way to use his Bluetooth mouse and keyboard on a PC with Bluetooth disabled due to policy restrictions. This tool acts as a bridge, relaying Bluetooth input over USB. It also lets you use Bluetooth peripherals with older devices that only support USB input. Tech: Written in Go, optimized for Raspberry Pi Zero W. I love HN’s community and often lurk here—I’m hoping this project is useful or at least sparks…
2024 · github.com
16
Xbox Game Bar▲82
A customizable gaming overlay built into Windows 10 👾
2019
17
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller▲84
A customizable pro-level controller for XBone by Microsoft
2015
18
Xbox Elite 2 Controller▲104
It includes USB-C and new adjustable tension thumbsticks
2019
19
Gamepad MIDI Controller▲4
Turn Your Game Controller into MIDI
Feb 2026
20SC
Simple C library for an XBox Controller (Linux) for easy use in games▲36
2016 · github.com
21
AbleMouse Beyond Switch Edition▲110
Full PC control for the paralyzed via one micro-movement.
Jan 2026
22
Edge Config▲3
Pro control. No console.
Mar 2026
23
Copilot for Gaming▲188
Your AI-Powered Xbox Sidekick
2025
24OS
Open source GamePort adapter to connect old DB15 joysticks to USB port▲37
2022 · github.com

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