DualSenseManager

Unofficial DualSense Manager for WindowsAdvanced customization and control of your PS5 DualSense controller with real-time monitoring and custom profiles.

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Overview

DualSense Manager is a comprehensive open-source management tool for the PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller on Windows. It delivers deep customization, real-time monitoring, and advanced virtual controller emulation capabilities to enhance your gaming experience. Built with modern .NET technology and a sleek Avalonia UI, it provides an intuitive interface for full control of your DualSense controller's features.

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🌟 Key Features

Light Control

Full RGB lightbar control with presets and custom colors, player LED control, and microphone LED configuration.

Virtual Controller Emulation

Xbox 360 and DualShock 4 controller emulation using ViGEmBus, with advanced haptic feedback.

Controller Hiding

HidHide integration to hide the physical controller from other applications with advanced driver status monitoring.

Profile Management

Create, edit, and manage multiple controller profiles, with import/export functionality and controller assignment.

Special Actions

Custom button combinations for special functions, battery level indicators, and controller disconnection via button combos.

Real-time Monitoring

Monitor all controller inputs and states, view touchpad, motion sensor, and battery data, track connection status.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 version 1909 or later (Windows 11 recommended)
  • .NET 9.0 Desktop Runtime or later Download here
  • PlayStation 5 DualSense controller (wired USB or Bluetooth connection)

Installation

  1. Download the latest release from the releases page
  2. Extract the archive to your preferred location and open DualSenseClient.exe
  3. Connect your DualSense controller and start customizing

Optional: Run as Administrator (right-clickDualSenseClient.exe → Run as administrator) if you plan to use HidHide integration to hide the physical controller from certain applications

Get Started Today

Download the latest version of DualSense Manager and start customizing your controller experience.

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📚 Libraries Used

🖥️ User Interface

⚙️ Functionality

  • HidSharp — Cross-platform HID device access
  • NLog — Flexible and high-performance logging library
  • ViGEm.Client — Interaction with ViGEmBus Driver for Virtual Controller Emulation

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Controller not detected: Ensure you have the latest Sony DualSense firmware and try connecting via USB instead of Bluetooth
  • Virtual controller not working: Make sure ViGEmBus driver is installed
  • HidHide not functioning: Run the application as administrator and ensure HidHide service is properly installed
  • Missing .NET dependencies: Install the required .NET Desktop Runtime from Microsoft's website
  • Bluetooth connection issues: Restart the Bluetooth service or pair the controller again through Windows settings

Driver Installation

For virtual controller emulation to work properly, you need to manually install these drivers:

  • ViGEmBus: Required for virtual Xbox 360/DualShock 4 controller emulation
  • HidHide: Required for hiding the physical controller from certain applications (Steam)

Both drivers require administrator privileges for installation (HidHide requires during operation).