Question 1

Is the Wired Compact Controller compatible with PlayStation Now on PC?

Accepted Answer

The Wired Compact Controller is compatible on PC with Windows 10 and 11. However, the PlayStation website states here that "some third-party PC compatible controllers that use XInput work with the PlayStation Now on PC service, but we do not guarantee that they are fully compatible".

Question 2

How do I reset the Wired Compact Controller?

Accepted Answer

The only way to reset this controller is to disconnect and reconnect it.

Question 3

The character on the screen is moving / my trigger sends a signal without any action on my controller

Accepted Answer

Unplug and plug again your controller to your gaming system without any action on your joystick or trigger. If your controller has a companion app, make sure that: The firmware is up to date. The settings of your joystick or trigger are not too aggressive. The dead zone settings are not set at their minimum.

Question 4

The microphone of the headset plugged into my Wired Compact Controller doesn't work

Accepted Answer

The audio feature works only on PlayStation 4. It is not supported on PC. Make sure that the Mute function is deactivated on the remote control of your headset. Go to the settings of your PlayStation 4 system to make sure that the microphone level is not set at its minimum.

Question 5

I have no sound from the headset plugged into my Wired Compact Controller

Accepted Answer

The audio feature works only on PlayStation 4. It is not supported on PC. Make sure that the settings of the audio output of your PlayStation 4 system are correctly configured for your headset. Make sure that the volume is not set at the minimum level.

Question 6

I can't wake the PlayStation 4 console by pressing the PS button on the Wired Compact Controller

Accepted Answer

For now, to wake the PlayStation 4 console, you must use a Sony DualShock 4 controller through the Bluetooth communication.

Question 7

My PlayStation 4 doesn't recognise the Wired Compact Controller

Accepted Answer

If you downloaded the firmware and you can't go past the initialisation screen, you can try some reset troubleshootings to force the console to recognise your controller.The white LED indicates that the controller is powered, but the PS4's standard system software hasn't assigned a player profile to it yet.Do a Safe Mode reboot Turn off your console. Restart it into Safe Mode. To do so, hold the PS4 Power button until it beeps twice. Connect the controller. Select Restart PS4 from the Safe Mode menu. While keeping the controller plugged in, let the console boot back into the initialization screen. Clear the console's cache Turn off your console. Unplug the power cable from the back of the console and leave it unplugged for at least 3 to 5 minutes. While the console is unplugged, hold down the console's Power button for 30 seconds to drain any residual energy. Plug the console again. Connect the controller to a different USB port on the console. Turn on the console. Re-sync the controllerTo force a synchronisation command, on the initialisation screen, press the Share button and the PS button at the same time for a few seconds.

Question 8

The audio channels are reversed

Accepted Answer

Go to the product page here. Download the Windows drivers and extract the zip. Double-click PS4 Compact Controller 1.17. The software opens. Follow the software instructions to connect the controller. Wait for the drivers to install. Check the controller to make sure that the problem is solved.

Question 9

Download links for controllers' applications and software

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You can find all the links to download applications and software for your controllers in the table below. CONTROLLERS LINKS Daija Arcade Stick Windows/Mac OS X Xbox GC-400ES Windows MG-X/MG-X Pro iOS Pro Compact Controller Windows/Xbox Revolution Pro Controller Windows Revolution Pro Controller 2 Windows/Mac OS X Revolution Pro Controller 3 Windows/Mac OS X Revolution Unlimited Pro Controller Windows/Mac OS X Revolution X Pro Controller Windows/Xbox Revolution X Unlimited Controller Windows/Xbox Revolution 5 Pro Controller Windows/Mac OS X Revolution 5 Unlimited Controller Android Wired Compact Controller Windows

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