Hi All,
I finally have a solution to our DS4-Windows issue.
You may not like it, but it is a definite solution.
After a month of banging on the EA desk to try and get someone at EA to even acknowledge us regarding then debacle of DS4-Windows and playing EA games on a Windows PC, I have finally given up.
That said, rather than not use the games that I have already purchased from EA, I decided to try something.
Let's face it EA are not going to refund me or any of us for older games, even if anyone has managed to get a refund on the newer titles, and I hate wasting money.
So...after reading a few articles like this one ( https://www.quora.com/Which-is-better-for-PC-gaming-an-Xbox-controller-or-a-PS4-controller ) I purchased an Xbox Controller. The rationale being that it is designed by Microsoft and therefore should be fully compatible with Windows. Also as there is no interface software required, there is zero chance of EA blocking the Xbox controller from use.
I was correct in my assumption.
I uninstalled DS4-Windows and the Steam install I had tried as a solution, and I confirm that the Xbox controller works seamlessly on FIFA23 etc.
Don't get me wrong, I do still prefer my DS4 controller but it is now rendered useless for playing EA games on a PC thanks to EA's stupid decision to blacklist DS4-Windows.
So my advice is as follows...
Unless you still need your DS4 controller for use with a PlayStation Console, sell it and use the money to help buy an Xbox controller.
It has become absolutely obvious that EA will no longer support the DS4 as a valid controller for playing EA games on a PC.
We all know there is absolutely zero reason for this but EA refuse point blank to comment on why, so abandon it.
On a positive note, the Xbox controller works absolutely flawlessly either connected via USB cable, or via Bluetooth.
Again my thoughts were that it seemed stupid to throw away the games I have already invested in, but I am now totally committed to never ever buy another EA game for PC again.
I refuse to add money to their coffers.
I realise that EA Support ( @EA_Pulsar etc ) will likely read this and not give a damn, but hopefully this might help someone.
Also please note if you do read this @EA_Pulsar this issue is still not solved!
Please take your head out of the sand and show some respect to the PC/Windows EA users that have paid good money to EA and in fact indirectly pay your wages.
