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Myself and another forum user, pleasejust, have noticed that when setting up the DS4 controller, the input doesn't get recognized for several seconds. You have to hold the button down for a while (maybe 5-10 seconds) for the Dolphin to register the input and set the button in the controller configuration window. Is this intended behavior? Do other controller exhibit the same behavior?

Are you saying the delay is only during mapping and everything works properly in game?

(04-08-2019, 02:13 AM)Billiard26 Wrote: [ -> ]Are you saying the delay is only during mapping and everything works properly in game?

yes exactly.  the controls work totally fine in game.

There's nothing that would cause this. Are you waiting to activate your button/axis until AFTER you click the relevant mapping buttons?

I push the mapping button. I get the beach ball which persists until some input gets registered. But, to get any input registered I have to hold the button down for several seconds. This isn't the case when mapping keyboard input. the beach ball doesn't persist instead I get a small window of time in which to register an input and the input is registered right away. Could it be some issue with the way Dolphin handles bluetooth devices?

The issue seems to be with how the controller setting is dealing with bluetooth. When I connect my DS4 controller to the laptop via USB, there are no waiting and no beachballing, it's instantly responsive. Can anyone give me feedback on what may be causing this?

(04-08-2019, 05:28 AM)twotonkatrucks Wrote: [ -> ]I push the mapping button.  I get the beach ball which persists until some input gets registered.  But, to get any input registered I have to hold the button down for several seconds.  This isn't the case when mapping keyboard input.  the beach ball doesn't persist instead I get a small window of time in which to register an input and the input is registered right away.  Could it be some issue with the way Dolphin handles bluetooth devices?

No buddy Dolphin handle perfect Bluetooth devices..

It seems your Bluetooth USB adapter cause that problem..
I can tell you that because I'm using DS4 Windows from the very early releases..

I can give you 2 tips it may fix your current problem..  
The first think you should try is Uninstall completely the DS4 Windows Driver..
Also Check Control Panel and Remove the Wireless Game-pad from Windows..

Plug your controller with USB Cable and Install it, This will Add new MAC:ADDRESS to DS4 Cable connection. (Check if your controller buttons working)
Unplug the controller and Connect it via Bluetooth now.. Also (Check if buttons working)

Now follow the picture -> [attachment=17951]
This will Hide Wireless Controller from Windows System, and Enable only the Driver Xbox Controller..
If you choice to Not Hide the DS4 Controller Applications Confused and Pick both controller drivers which trigger other issues like lag/delay in buttons.
(Its like you have 2 controller inside 1 Controller)
Results ->[attachment=17952] (Wireless Controller should be removed when you Hide DS4 Windows)


Now about Bluetooth USB doodle this play huge role to compatible..
Some Bluetooth USB Adapters have different chip-set inside which are not compatible with original PS4 chip-set It may lead connectivity problems.

Example 1: Your Controller not even recognized (you cannot connect it via Bluetooth)
Example 2: Your Controller recognized & connected (but now you have delay & lag when you push buttons)
Example 3: Your Controller recognized & connected (but disconnected or lag when you get 3 meter away from the Bluetooth receiver)

This problem mostly cause if you have a Fake controller or old Bluetooth Receiver..
Also Real Wii Remote can have the same problems which not even need extra program to work..

I Wish you good luck : )

Sorry. I should have clarified I'm using a mac/macos. I don't use DS4Windows driver nor a bluetooth USB adapter. My DS4 is paired with my macbook pro's built-in bluetooth.

(04-09-2019, 04:44 AM)twotonkatrucks Wrote: [ -> ]Sorry. I should have clarified I'm using a mac/macos.  I don't use DS4Windows driver nor a bluetooth USB adapter.  My DS4 is paired with my macbook pro's built-in bluetooth.

Oh sorry then buddy, I have no Idea about Macintosh, I hope to find a way to fix your problem.

No worries. I'm sure your post will help someone browsing the forum at some future point.