Many PC players face a common problem when playing Call of Duty: Warzone with a PS5 DualSense controller. Even when using the mapping software, the controller does not move or respond inside the game.
This happens because the Warzone game engine gets confused by “Double Input.” The game tries to read your real PS5 controller and the virtual Xbox controller created by the software at the exact same time, causing the controls to freeze.
To fix this, make sure you download the official tool directly from ds5windows.dev. Follow this simple guide to fix your controller and get back into the game.
1. Change the In-Game Input Setting
Sometimes the fix is very simple. If Warzone is set to read your mouse and keyboard, it will ignore your controller completely.
- Open Warzone and go to the Settings menu.
- Click on the Controller tab.
- Look for the Aim Input Device option at the very top.
- Change this setting from “Mouse” to Controller.
2. Hide Your Real Controller Using HidHide
If changing the in-game setting does not work, you must hide your real controller from Windows. This forces Warzone to only see the working virtual controller.
- Close your controller mapping app completely.
- Open the HidHide Configuration Client app on your PC (you can safely download this utility from the Nefarius Github Repository).
- Go to the Devices tab. Look for your wireless controller and check the box next to it. A Red Lock icon will appear.
- Check the box at the bottom that says “Enable Device Hiding.”
- Go to the Applications tab and add your mapping
.exefile to the list. This makes sure only the mapper app can find your controller. - Open your mapping software again and click Start.
3. Turn on DualSense Support in Settings
A recent update might have turned off the direct support for PS5 controllers inside the application itself.
- Open the application window.
- Click on the Settings tab on the top menu bar.
- Click on Device Options.
- Make sure there is a checkmark next to DualSense Controller Support. If it is blank, click it and restart the app.
4. Change Your Profile to Xbox 360 Mode
Warzone runs best with Xbox controllers because Windows fully supports them. You can tell your software to pretend your PS5 controller is an Xbox 360 pad.
- Go to the Profiles tab in your app and click Edit on your active profile.
- Click on the Other tab on the right side of the screen.
- Find the Emulated Controller dropdown box and select Xbox 360.
- Click Save at the top. Warzone will now instantly pick up your controller layout.
5. Turn Off Controller Sound Conflicts
When you plug in a PS5 controller with a USB cable, Windows often mistakes it for an audio output device. This driver confusion can freeze your controller inputs.
- Open your PC Control Panel and go to Sound Settings.
- Click on the Playback tab.
- Find your regular gaming headset, right-click it, and select Set as Default Device.
- Find the device named Wireless Controller / DualSense Audio, right-click it, and click Disable.
Final Thoughts
Getting your PS5 controller to play nicely with Activision games on a PC can be frustrating due to double input errors. However, by using the correct, clean files from ds5windows.dev and locking the controller path with HidHide, you can permanently fix this issue. Once this setup is complete, always remember to launch your controller software before you open the Battle.net or Steam launcher to ensure the game builds a clean connection with your virtual layout.