3rd-party PC app DSX gets native DualSense haptics support via Bluetooth

While Sony’s relationship with PC recently has been somewhat in-flux, the console maker has been pushing to have its hardware integrate more smoothly with the platform – especially when it comes to the likes of the DualSense controller. Unfortunately, one the DualSense’s core features (its advanced haptics) has been highly limited; only working through a wired connection. Finally, doing what Sony themselves refuse to do, the 3rd-party tool DSX has now gotten native wireless DualSense haptic support…for a small price.

DSX is a great tool for those on PC who enjoy using a DualSense controller. Serving as a conversion layer of sorts, the software allows you to fully customise your controller while also offering a ton of cool additional features, including the ability to translate audio outputs directly into haptic feedback for added immersion.

Up until now, many of the more advanced haptic features required you to have your controller connected via a cable (similar to PlayStation’s own native DualSense support on PC, with some exceptions).

Following months of teasers however, the team at Paliverse have now unveiled DSX version 3.2. Currently in beta, this update brings with it ‘Virtual DualSense with Audio Support’ – “allowing games to send native DualSense audio and haptics through DSX over Bluetooth or USB.”

It is worth noting that creating a virtual DualSense (which is required in order to unlock more advanced haptic features) does necessitate a one-time purchase of DSX+. The base DSX itself is also a paid product, but for many the roughly £10 asking price between the two is more than worth it for the added versatility on offer.

I covered DSX in-depth back in 2024, and since then the software has only improved in terms of features, stability and UX. Even so, this latest update marks a major milestone for the software, and means that using a DualSense on PC is now in some ways superior to its native experience on PlayStation 5. The full patch notes can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of DSX? Is it worth the asking price? Why do you think Sony themselves haven't made advanced haptics work wirelessly across-the-board on PC? Let us know down below.

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