In regard to how it plays, the DualShock 3 (top) feels slightly weaker than the PS2s DualShock 2 vibration likely a concession to prolong battery life but its strong enough to. Its 40 heavier than the Sixaxis, giving it a more sturdy feel. Having it in the directory with the exe it makes the Witcher 3 think all controllers are Xbox controllers. Notice the solid black casing, unlike the slightly see-through Sixaxis. All it is though are the calls that Xinput devices such as the Xbox controllers. If you are worried just rename xinput1_3.dll. Make sure it is closed though because if you don't The Witcher 3 will see the controller as an Xinput/Xbox device instead of a Directinput device like the Dualshock.
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You could us DS4Windows to install the drivers and then close it. Of course you have to already have your Dualshock drivers installed on your computer first.
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So if you have your Dualshock plugged in it sees it as a Dualshock like it should. By deleted the xinput1_3.dll it forces the game to see what other controllers are connected besides an Xbox controller. All the other button mappers work on Xinput and they will make The Witcher 3 think that the Dualshock is a Xbox controller. Don't use any additional software though, or else it won't work. To get the buttons to show in game simply delete and/or rename your xinput1_3.dll in your 圆4 folder then plug your playstation controller. I'm actually surprised that CD Projekt hasn't posted this already honestly. I guess judging by my search no one has figured this out and tons of people are asking for a mod. I wonder if this has been the case since launch but no one thought to delete the xinput1_3.dll to force The Witcher 3 to see other controllers besides Xbox. The Witcher 3 does have full support of the Dualshock 4 built in including button icons. First CD Projekt RED didn't break their promise.
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So I did a search and didn't see a thread showing how to do this so I made this one. If you are faced any trouble while the installation or while using ScpToolkit or Dualshock 3 on your computer, you can visit the to seek further help.Also, for Bluetooth connection related help, you should visit For any queries, doubts. Play The Witcher 3 with Playstation Buttons. This way you can use the PS 3 controller on PC.Also Read: ConclusionThis is how you use PS3 Controller on PC. Delete/Rename xinput1_3.dll in 圆4 folder. Scrolling all the way to the right and pressing Controller/Driver Setup then pressing the Install the DS4 Driver button.) but make sure to close it after installing the drivers because if you don't the game will think you have a Xbox controller connected. Install the drivers using DS4Windows if not installed automatically by your OS (by going to settings.
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The dualshock/Playstation button icons are in the game.