Dualshock 4 controller issue

[Akira]

ok so every once in a while my dualshock 4 will go unresponsive and i would have to unplug it from my PC and plug it back in a few times and then alt tab to get it working again. im am not sure what is causing this, and was wondering if anyone here knows of a fix

[MysticWoolie]

> Is the software to run your controller up to date?
> Could it be a problem with the USB port? Test with another usb device and see if that gives any performance issues, or simply switch ports.
> Try using, if you have another or can lend one, a different Dual Shock 4, could be a fussy controller.
> Did you modify anything on your PC since the issue startting showing up? Like new software, hardware changes etc.

[Akira]

> Is the software to run your controller up to date?
> Could it be a problem with the USB port? Test with another usb device and see if that gives any performance issues, or simply switch ports.
> Try using, if you have another or can lend one, a different Dual Shock 4, could be a fussy controller.
> Did you modify anything on your PC since the issue startting showing up? Like new software, hardware changes etc.

dualshock 4 should be plug and play with xiv never had any software for it and it worked fine for a while. it just started like 2 weeks ago worked fine for over a year. USB port works fine with everything else. only change i did was switched out an old dualshock 4 with the new one that came with my PS4 PRO, which is not even 3 months old yet. i would use my old one but its very worn down buttons kind of sticky the touch pad stopped working etc

[BorisDaBlade]

Why aren't people using the DS4 in bluetooth mode? I've never had ANY problems using it that way with my laptop.

[Akira]

Why aren't people using the DS4 in bluetooth mode? I've never had ANY problems using it that way with my laptop.

my pc doesnt have any bluetooth reciever

[MysticWoolie]

dualshock 4 should be plug and play with xiv never had any software for it and it worked fine for a while. it just started like 2 weeks ago worked fine for over a year. USB port works fine with everything else. only change i did was switched out an old dualshock 4 with the new one that came with my PS4 PRO, which is not even 3 months old yet. i would use my old one but its very worn down buttons kind of sticky the touch pad stopped working etc

But does the old one work fine in terms of responsiveness despite its 'stickyness'?
If thats the case, then at least you can establish where the problem lies.

If not, then I wouldnt know immediately what the cause is.

[Akira]

But does the old one work fine in terms of responsiveness despite its 'stickyness'?
If thats the case, then at least you can establish where the problem lies.

If not, then I wouldnt know immediately what the cause is.

hard to test quickly, as i can go hours without the issue occuring but i dont remember having it happen on the old one