DualSenseX Changelog

If you are looking for an older version of DualSenseX due to bugs or performance issues after downloading the latest version, you can download previous releases from this page.

However, before going back to an older version, we strongly recommend checking our DualSenseX troubleshooting guide to see if the issue can be fixed without downgrading.

There’s been no new DualSenseX version since December 2021, and 1.4.9 is the final release so far. However, the Steam version is a different story, and it gets updated regularly.

Complete DualSenseX Changelog and Version History

Version Release Date Download Important Changes

DualSenseX v1.4.9 Latest

31 Dec 2021 Download
  • Touchpad to Mouse NEW:
  • Scroll with 2 fingers, as well as adjust scroll speed
  • Invert Scroll toggle
  • 3 different sensitivity speeds for mouse movement
  • Can choose any of the controller buttons to activate them
  • Left Click in a pressed state with any controller button
  • Right Click with any controller button, then tap or press
  • Audio Haptics:
  • Delay slider has been implemented with adjustments from 1–20ms
  • Resolved issue where it could not be toggled ON/OFF
  • Some internal changes to improve the experience
  • Other Changes:
  • HidHide has been removed completely
  • Please use the HidHide Configuration Client instead
  • Settings page elements have been adjusted for clarity
  • Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Improved connection with the controller for a better experience

DualSenseX v1.4.8

31 Dec 2021 Download
  • Touchpad to Mouse NEW:
  • Scroll with 2 fingers, as well as adjusting scroll speed
  • Invert Scroll toggle
  • 3 different sensitivity speeds for mouse movement
  • Can choose any of the Controller buttons to activate them
  • Left Click in pressed state with any Controller Button
  • Right Click with any Controller Button, then tap or press
  • Audio Haptics:
  • Delay slider has been implemented with adjustments from 1-20ms
  • Resolved issue not being able to toggle ON/OFF
  • Some internal changes to improve the experience
  • Other Changes:
  • HidHide has been removed completely
  • Please use the HidHide Configuration Client instead
  • Settings Page elements have been adjusted for clarity
  • Minor Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Improved connection with the controller for a better experience

DualSenseX v1.4.7

20 Dec 2021 Download
  • Info Tab:
  • Added a new section, "My Work"
  • Elements and sections have been adjusted for Light/Dark Mode
  • Fixed Donate buttons not working
  • Player LED:
  • Fixed issue where the saved mode would not load when the App starts
  • Audio Haptics:
  • Some adjustments to improve the experience

DualSenseX v1.4.6

19 Dec 2021 Download
  • New way of saving App Settings, the previous save file will no longer be used and will be deleted after updating. It will be as if you installed the App for the first time, if you have any settings in there, please take note of them to reapply them after the update. Sense2Key Profiles will not be deleted, apologize for the inconvenience.
  • Touchpad Rainbow speed slider has been replaced with 4 new speed presets to choose from: Slow, Medium, Fast, and Hyper.
  • Info Tab has been redesigned completely to match the macOS version DSM (DualSenseM). This gives a preview of the redesign of the App completely that will follow.
  • Some minor bug fixes

DualSenseX v1.4.5

14 Nov 2021 Download
  • New way of saving App Settings that doesn’t get corrupted. Due to the new system, the previous save file will no longer be used and will be deleted after updating. It will be as if you installed the App for the first time. If you have any settings in there, please take note of them to reapply them after the update. Sense2Key Profiles will not be deleted.
  • Audio Haptics now include more options for better customization. It will now auto detect the current Default Playback Device and will try to reapply the Haptics. There’s a new refresh list button in case it fails to switch or a device was removed, etc. There’s a new Volume Sync Options Dropdown, which allows you to sync and change the volume going to the Controller. Depending on the Sync options, there are 4 new sliders to manually adjust the volume for Left/Right Motor and/or Headset/Speaker.
  • Touchpad LED redesigned with a new Dropdown of 3 options: Static Color, Rainbow, and Custom to set RGB values manually.
  • Player LED has a new option called Battery Level, which will display the battery level through the 5 LEDs. There’s also another option to have the LED flash while it’s charging.
  • A new option in settings, a Reset App Settings Button, which can help in troubleshooting. It will make the current save file named DSX_SaveFile_OLD.xml. If you wish to revert, go to C:\Temp\DualSenseX\ and just remove the "_OLD" from the name.
  • Added an initial loading phase at the start of the app.
  • Touchpad Rainbow mode has been fixed and will no longer cause the UI to freeze, as well as adding hyper speed changing. Be sure to give it a try!
  • Many crashes and bugs are fixed to make the App much more stable.
  • Overlay has been disabled as it’s not being worked on for now.

DualSenseX v1.4.4

3 Nov 2021 Download
  • Added Audio Haptics feature in Controller Settings.
  • Requires you to be connected through a USB cable.
  • There is a dropdown of the list of Audio Devices.
  • It will choose the currently set default one to start with.
  • You can select your listening device, Headphones, Speakers, etc.
  • Does not require the Controller to be the Playback Device.
  • It will auto send all audio to the controller.
  • No longer need Voicemeeter for Audio Haptics.

DualSenseX v1.4.3

24 Oct 2021 Download
  • Finally fixed ViGEm/HidHide driver missing popup

DualSenseX v1.4.2

23 Oct 2021 Download
  • Fixed Dark mode being applied when a pop-up is shown.
  • Fixed "No Translation Found" by using English as the default for non-translated keys.

DualSenseX v1.4.1

23 Oct 2021 Download
  • Added a localhost UDP method to communicate with the controller.
  • Can send all Trigger mode options left and right.
  • Can send Left/Right Trigger Threshold.
  • Can send Touchpad LED as RGB values.
  • Can send Player LED 1-5, which ones to turn on.
  • Added a Left and Right Trigger Threshold to tell the emulation when to send the "pressed" state to help when applying Triggers.
  • Added Controller Status to the Taskbar Icon.
  • Hover over the icon to get the battery level.
  • Right-click the icon to get more info, like connection type, etc.
  • Fixed bug with Background image not taking effect.
  • Fixed bug not detecting if ViGEm/HidHide is installed or not.

DualSenseX v1.4.0

23 Sep 2021 Download
  • Fixed Audio System toggle not taking effect.
  • Fixed Period for Machine Trigger not working.
  • Fixed Machine Trigger Strength A and B sliders to only be 0-7.
  • Fixed bugs for text file for Machine and Bow Triggers.
  • Fixed loading last active trigger not being set individually; please reapply them to save.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

DualSenseX v1.3.9

22 Sep 2021 Download
  • Added Audio Settings for controller: enable Speaker, Headset, or both. Change Speaker, Headset, or Mic Volume, which still works with Haptic Feedback through Voicemeeter. (USB ONLY)
  • Added option to enable Xbox Game Bar by pressing MIC + UP.
  • Added option to remember last active Trigger and load it on start. Choose which Trigger you want, then hit Apply to save.
  • Fixed text file reading for the new Adaptive Trigger Modes.
  • Added missing UI Elements for translation.

DualSenseX v1.3.8

18 Sep 2021 Download
  • Added Custom option for Player LED to toggle them individually.
  • Fixed issue with triggers not being applied if Disable Vibrations is toggled ON for USB.
  • Fixed an important issue when updating the app, the controller is no longer recognized.

DualSenseX v1.3.7

16 Sep 2021 Download
  • Introducing 6 new Adaptive Trigger Modes with their own slider customization: Resistance, Bow, Galloping, Semi Automatic Gun, Automatic Gun, and finally Machine.
  • Displaying Touchpad Swipes visually in Controller Tab.
  • Displaying connection type in Connection Status.
  • Support for finding DualSenseX exe location for batch files.
  • Improved battery reading for a more accurate result USB + BT.
  • Fixed CustomTriggerValue Mode applying to both triggers instead of individually in Controller Mode. Must hit the Apply button for any change, carries over to the new triggers.
  • Fixed a bug with HidHide saying it’s not installed when it is.
  • Fixed bug where an adaptive trigger kicks in when first connected.
  • Error handling reading Text File for CustomTriggerValue Mode.
  • Overlay can now be tested in Controller Tab, please keep in mind this is in the development stages. Shows only basic info.
  • Remembering the last active Trigger will be done in the next update.

DualSenseX v1.3.6

7 Sep 2021 Download
  • Added TouchPad support for DualShock 4 Emulation.
  • Fixed issue with HidHide not working if Controller disconnects.
  • Improved initial setup when there’s no internet connection.

DualSenseX v1.3.5

30 Aug 2021 Download
  • Added a warning for HidHide Driver Missing.
  • Reduced CPU Usage when reading Controller Input.
  • Added a manual Check For Updates button in settings.

DualSenseX v1.3.4

27 Aug 2021 Download
  • Completely replaced the library that is being used to communicate with the controller.
  • Added HidHide to hide the main controller, no more double inputs!
  • Added Menu Icons to the Tabs.
  • Taskbar Icon menu remade to look more modern, with the option of being able to switch Controller emulation (right click to view). More options will be added later on.
  • Switching Emulation will now require a restart to avoid any issues.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

DualSenseX v1.3.3

10 Aug 2021 Download
  • Fixed Vibration not working when emulating Xbox360.
  • Improved Save File to revert to default values if corrupted.
  • Reduced App usage in the Controller Tab.
  • Reduced file size of App in half by compressing Images.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

DualSenseX v1.3.2

29 July 2021 Download
  • Added 2 Controller Colors to the Controller Tab.
  • Added option to sync button colors with Controller Color.
  • Added option to skip setup and use English after 15 seconds.

DualSenseX v1.3.1

23 July 2021 Download
  • Fixed a big issue with Sense2Key giving an Error.
  • Other minor improvements.

DualSenseX v1.3.0

20 July 2021 Download
  • Bug fixes that caused some crashes.
  • Other improvements.

DualSenseX v1.2.9

6 July 2021 Download
  • Fixed Button being disabled when running demo game.
  • Updated UI for custom background image in settings.
  • Bug fixes that caused some crashes.

DualSenseX v1.2.8

3 July 2021 Download
  • Added a new option to set a Custom Background with options.
  • Internal changes that improve Updating, loading Languages, etc.
  • Fixed a bug that was crashing when importing profiles.

DualSenseX v1.2.7

2 July 2021 Download
  • Removed initial loading window that caused some issues.
  • Added a new option to completely disable Controller Vibration in Settings, tested with VoiceMeeter for haptic feedback.
  • Added a new option to Change Motor Strength in Settings.
  • Fixed issue in settings where Border Color options were cut off.

DualSenseX v1.2.6

30 June 2021 Download
  • Added new mode to CustomTriggerValue: VibratePulse.
  • Text file reading has been changed to accommodate both triggers.
  • Find out more on TextFile by visiting the GitHub page.
  • Sense2Key Profiles can now be exported and imported for sharing.
  • Fixed a bug causing the Controller LED to not work when switching between different Emulations.
  • Fixed the update dialog showing before the app has finished loading.
  • Improved input latency when pressing controller buttons.

DualSenseX v1.2.5

15 July 2021 Download
  • Added new Controller mode CustomTriggerValue.
  • Configure between 11 different modes within.
  • Adjust 7 sliders to get the desired effect.
  • Can also randomize Mode and Values for curiosity.
  • Fixed an issue with Dark Mode when APP is first installed.
  • Fixed an issue in Games Tab where View Game would not work.

DualSenseX v1.2.4

26 June 2021 Download
  • Added a loading window when App is launched.
  • Controller Tab has been completely redesigned.
  • Multiple bug fixes and error handling that caused crashes.
  • Fixed L2 and R2 not registering as clicks when emulating DS4.

DualSenseX v1.2.3

21 June 2021 Skipped
  • Skipped Version.

DualSenseX v1.2.2

20 June 2021 Download
  • DualShock 4 Emulation is finally here!
  • Choose between Xbox360, DualShock 4, or OFF for no Emulation.
  • Dark mode option has been added, choose between Light or Dark.
  • Border Color RGB with Transparency options added in settings.

DualSenseX v1.2.1

13 June 2021 Download
  • DualSenseX now supports multiple Languages with more to come!
  • You can select the Language in the new setup window.
  • You can also change the Language in Settings.
  • No need to restart the App for it to take effect, It’s Instant!
  • Please Join the Discord if you would like to contribute in translating to your native language!
  • If there is no internet connection, English will be provided as the default Language during setup.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

DualSenseX v1.2.0

12 June 2021 Download
  • DualSenseX now supports multiple Languages with more to come!
  • You can select the Language in the new setup window.
  • You can also change the Language in Settings.
  • No need to restart the App for it to take effect, It’s Instant!
  • Please Join the Discord if you would like to contribute in translating to your native language!
  • Settings Tab has a new Layout for App and Controller settings.
  • Sense2Key Tab has some UI changes to better use available space.
  • Info Tab has some UI changes with additional details.
  • Fixed a nasty bug where the Controller would not Connect when App has been "Searching for Controllers" for some time.
  • Fixed other minor bugs/performance improvements.

DualSenseX v1.1.2

26 May, 2021 Download
  • Added label under Color Mode to show what is selected.
  • Added Warning label for Vibrate Trigger Mode Intensity over 40.
  • Fixed reading Choppy, Medium, and Vibrate Trigger Pulse from text file.

DualSenseX v1.1.1

25 May 2021 Download
  • Added Choppy Trigger Mode.
  • Added Medium Trigger Mode.
  • Added Vibrate Trigger Pulse Mode.
  • Added Touchpad Color Mode options, Static Color and Rainbow.
  • Added Slider to adjust Rainbow color changing speed.
  • Added Lightshow when Controller Connects (ON/OFF in Settings).
  • Some UI changes to the Controller Mode List Box.
  • Fixed crashing for some users.
  • Some UI Changes overall.
  • Bug Fixes.

DualSenseX v1.1.0

23 May 2021 Download
  • Added Touchpad LED Brightness slider you can adjust.
  • Fixed issue with search bar in Game Tab where sometimes you type and it wouldn’t filter the list, leaving it empty.

DualSenseX v1.0.10

20 May 2021 Download
  • Fixed some minor bugs related to the Games Tab which would result in a crash.

DualSenseX v1.0.9

17 May 2021 Download
  • Games Tab is now complete but still lacking games, working on a game demo to add to the list. If you know any Game Devs, please let them know about this App and have them join the Discord.
  • Minor Bug Fixes.

DualSenseX v1.0.8

16 May 2021 Download
  • Added option in settings for Auto Connect Controller to keep searching until Controller connects.
  • Fixed bug that would not let Controller reconnect after disconnection.
  • Fixed bug where you couldn’t switch between Sense2Key Profiles.
  • Fixed GameCube not taking effect when reading from Text File.
  • Minor Bug fixes.

DualSenseX v1.0.7

15 May 2021 Download
  • 1.0.7
  • New Trigger Mode added named "GameCube Trigger".
  • Some UI changes to Controller Mode List Box.
  • Minor UI changes in parts of the App.

DualSenseX v1.0.6

14 May 2021 Download
  • Introducing Sense2Key – Simulate Keyboard clicks with Controller.
  • Create as many profiles as you want with different use cases.
  • Set Profile Name and Delay between each "Key Press".
  • Ability to assign every Controller Button for your desired "Key Press".
  • Edit profiles and configuration with ease.
  • Minor App Bug fixes.

DualSenseX v1.0.5

12 May 2021 Download
  • Added Feature to Launch DualSenseX when Windows Starts up, configure in Settings -> App.
  • Added slider in the Controller Tab to show how much L2 and R2 are being pressed.
  • Auto minimize app on start when detecting parameters from batch file for running game.
  • Fixed issue that would result in a crash when checking for updates when User is not connected to the internet.
  • Fixed issue with reading from text file when Trigger values get changed from game.
  • Fixed issue with Vibration Duration Slider not taking effect.

DualSenseX v1.0.4

8 May 2021 Download
  • Handle Errors related to ViGEmBus Drivers missing.
  • If missing, you will be prompted to Download and install the latest driver hassle free.
  • Some UI changes in Info Tab.
  • Other Bug fixes and Error handling.

DualSenseX v1.0.3

7 May 2021 Download
  • Mic LED will now save and take effect when you connect the controller.
  • Player LED will now save and take effect when you connect the controller.
  • Added option of configuring the Player LED Brightness (Low) (Medium) (High).
  • Cleaned up the Controller LED section to better show what is enabled.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause the app to crash when Kill Steam is enabled.
  • Fixed some bugs that were related to USB Connection.
  • Fixed an issue when attempting to close the App from Taskbar Icon while controller is connected.
  • Stability Performance Improvements.

DualSenseX v1.0.2

6 May 2021 Download
  • Revert changes that were made which might have caused some crashes.

DualSenseX v1.0.1

6 May 2021 Download
  • Bug Fixes.

DualSenseX v1.0.0

5 May 2021 Download
  • Initial release.