How to setup PS5 DualSense gamepads on RPCS3.
Platform
Controller

NOTES

  • PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers can be connected via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth. For Bluetooth, you need a Bluetooth receiver to connect to your computer.
  • There is no binding file as all controls are default.
  • This controller auto-strums like god intended.
  • To play Guitar/Bass/Keys/Drums parts on a Controller (Padtar), you will need Rock Band 3 Deluxe.
    • You can also rebind your controller within Deluxe.
      Menu > Options > Deluxe Settings > Advanced > Controller > Pad Button Remap

How do I set up gamepad up?

    Click on the Pads icon at the top of RPCS3.

    A screenshot of RPCS3, showing the cursor over the Pads menu.

    Follow the instructions and/or match the assignments below.

    A picture showing how the instrument page and RPCS3 can be used as a mapping reference.

Pad Information

Handlers Devices
DualSense DualSense Pad
Device Class Device Subtype
Standard (Pad) PS3 Controller

Default Guitars/Bass/Keys

PlayStation 5 (DualSense) Rock Band
L2 Trigger Green Fret
L1 Button Red Fret
R1 Button Yellow Fret
R2 Trigger Blue Fret
Cross Button Orange Fret
Left Stick Whammy Bar
Share Button Overdrive

Default Drums

PlayStation 5 (DualSense) Rock Band
L2 Trigger Foot Pedal
L1 Button Red Pad
R1 Button Yellow Pad
R2 Trigger Blue Pad
Cross Button Green Pad

Vocals

PlayStation 5 (DualSense) Use Alt Use
Left Stick Navigation  
D-Pad Navigation  
Cross Button Select  
Circle Button Back Mic 3 Volume (Song)
Square Button Mic 1 Volume (Song)  
Triangle Button View More Info (Library) Mic 2 Volume (Song)
Options Button Options Pause (Song)
Share Button Filters (Library) Overdrive (Song)
L1 Button Guide Part Selection (Practice)  
L2 Trigger Voice Chat Vocal Part Selection (Practice)
R1 Button Vocal Track Volume (Song)  
R2 Trigger Pitch Correction (Song)  
Mapping

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