@dankcushions O thanks that's very helpful. I really had my eyes set on the ps1 styled 20th anniversary ds4 controller, but that color layout is only available as a V1..so that could still be an option. (I prefer wired.)

@meleu That's okay! I've had a few issues specific to the DS4. I guess I'll just roll back to my last SD save.

@mosi0815 thanks for the reply I will test that out soon. It makes perfect sense to me sounds simple enough. Is echo 1 to enable and echo 0 off? Nvm ill try it out tomorrow if I can.

If you have a Ps4 controller, you can use that one. If you need to buy one, I recommend a ps3 controller because they are way cheaper and you have the same functionality as the Ps4 controller.

I'm using the build in BT.
Maybe the BT "Module" on your pi is faulty. At least it doesn't sound normal that both controllers don't work correctly via BT.

Is there any you'd recommend? Modmypi.com where I usually buy my Pi stuff only seems to have up to 2.5A.

Hey @gomisensei today I bought a Sony Dualshock 4 Wireless USB Adapter.

It does all the wireless pairing in hardware and appears as a plugged-in USB controller, so you don't need to setup Bluetooth or ds4drv or anything special in software at all.

Just plug in, push the adapter for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode, press PS+Select on the controller, and you're good to go.

This worked with both my controllers, the one which works over RetroPie Bluetooth menu, and the one which otherwise needs ds4drv.

If you have multiple controllers, you need one adapter per controller. I'm going to buy another one soon but I expect it'll work fine.

Hope this helps you!

Any luck with dualshock 4 controller?

I had no issues setting it up over bluetooth, but the latency is horrible. It's definitely related to the controller not the game, as my ancient logictech wireless (usb dongle) controller has no noticeable lag.

@edmaul69 it worked! Thanks!!!