How to Enable PS5 Controller in Non Steam Games on Steam Settings (Best Method)
0Yes, Steam provides an excellent method for using your PS5 DualSense controller with games you didn't buy on Steam, such as those from Epic Games Store, GOG, or the Xbox app. The key is to leverage Steam's powerful "Steam Input" system by adding the game to your Steam library.
The Best Method: Adding the Game to Your Steam Library
By adding a non-Steam game to your library, you can launch it through Steam and gain access to all of Steam's controller configuration tools. This allows the PS5 controller to work with a wide range of games that may not natively support it, by making the controller act as if it were an Xbox controller or a keyboard and mouse.
Here is a step-by-step guide:
Connect Your PS5 Controller: First, connect your DualSense controller to your PC via a USB cable or Bluetooth. If you're using Bluetooth, press and hold the PlayStation button and the Share button simultaneously until the light bar flashes rapidly, then pair it with your PC from the Bluetooth settings.
Enable Steam's Controller Support:
Open Steam and go to Steam Settings Controller General Controller Settings.
Check the box for "PlayStation Configuration Support". This allows Steam to properly recognize your PS5 controller and its features, like the touchpad and gyro.
Add the Non-Steam Game to Your Library:
In the Steam client, click the "Add a Game" button at the bottom-left corner.
Select "Add a Non-Steam Game..."
A list of programs on your computer will appear. Find the game's executable file (.exe) and check the box next to it.
If you can't find the game on the list, click "Browse..." to manually locate the game's installation folder and select its executable file.
Click "Add Selected Programs." The game will now appear in your Steam library.
Configure the Controller:
Go to your Steam library and find the game you just added.
Right-click the game, and select "Properties..."
Click on the "Controller" tab. From here, you can set the controller's behavior. Make sure "Enable Steam Input" is selected.
You can then click on "Controller Configuration" to access the full-featured Steam Input configurator. This lets you remap every button, adjust dead zones for stick drift, set up gyro aiming, and even configure the touchpad.
Launch the Game:
To ensure the controller is properly enabled, always launch the game through your Steam library.
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