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Sony has a much better implementation in the PS5 controller, nothing outside Sony published games use it though - but it’s compatible on Windows with additional drivers (DS4Win) (not sure about Linux here)

It also does not work wirelessly. The controller itself obviously does, but you will not experience the fancy haptic features unless the controller is connected via USB.

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garretble@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
How it’s been four years and Sony hasn’t released a dongle to solve this problem is beyond me. Especially now that they are releasing more and more games on pc.

I have my pc in my living room, and while I’d like to just go wireless, I’ve currently decided to compromise with a super long cable just so I can get all the dualsense features.

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Hylactor@sopuli.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I use a ps5 controller on pc and get rumble? Even the weirdo trackpad in the middle works like a cursor.

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- coriza@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  I also have a PS5 controller, as far as I understand, haptic feedback is not humble, it is a resistance in the triggers (L2 and R2) só a game can make pull the trigger be harder of softer depending on the situation.
  
  I don’t know how many or which games uses it seem how many games still does not correctly display PS controller icons and etc and fallback to the MS iconography.
  
  As far as I know haptic and maybe the mic/phone are the only things that does not work over BT. But I also think I read that some things that does work with BT does not work over USB
  
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  - Hylactor@sopuli.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Ah, interesting. That sounds pretty negligible, feature wise. Might be fun on a racing game or something I suppose.
    
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    Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    It’s fucking AMAZING.
    
    I got a Dualsense controller because it looked comfortable. Then Returnal came out and I experienced the haptics and triggers… Absolutely insane. Even the lil controller speaker makes satisfying sounds on a perfect reload, or when you pick up certain things.
    
    You’re right about driving games, though—playing Pacific Drive with it is completely awesome. The triggers vibrate on rough terrain along with the haptics, and the brake trigger feels like you’re actually pressing a car brake down.
    
    I wouldn’t recommend either of those games WITHOUT a PS5 controller after trying it. They would feel so… flat. I’m looking forward to playing more games that support the triggers and haptics.
    
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  - Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Haptic is different than the adaptive triggers, it’s like a way more 3D rumble. If you have a Dualsense controller, I HEAVILY recommend Returnal if you’d like to really feel the haptics and triggers. It’s AWESOME.
    
    Pacific Drive is another game that takes full advantage of the haptics and triggers. They really being the game to life.
    
    It does need to be plugged in, though.
    
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    coriza@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Wow I didn’t know. Do you know if it work Linux the way you described? Even if using USB
    
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