If you’re like most people, you probably have a PS4 controller plugged into your TV. But if you want to use your PS4’s primary control device - the PlayStation 4’s controller - you’ll need to connect it to your computer using a USB cable. Here are some tips on how to do this without any trouble:

  1. Plug the power cord into an outlet and plug the controller into the power cord.
  2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.
  3. Open up a file called “configuration” on your computer and paste in this text: [PS4] Controller Configuration [USB] Controller Port = 3 [PS4] Controller Name = “Xbox One” [USB] Controller Port = 2