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Touchpad mouse and gestures

Configure pointer movement, clicks and passthrough for your game.

For Nexus V1.0 Beta · Updated 3 November 2026

Select an output mode

Open Touchpad and choose Output Mode first. Mouse mode reveals pointer and gesture controls. Other modes expose different controls, so a setting may disappear when it does not apply. Work in a duplicate profile when experimenting with a mode you have not used before.

DS4Windows Nexus touchpad settings screenshot
Supplied Nexus application screenshot. Click to enlarge.

Configure the gestures you use

Slide, Tap, Scroll and Double Tap control distinct interactions. Enable one at a time and test on the Windows desktop. Jitter Compensation can help steady movement; Lower Right as RMB provides a right-click region. Start with Slide/Scroll Off changes initial behavior, so check it if the pointer seems inactive.

Match the game’s expectations

Passthrough click behavior is tied to the relevant virtual output. If a game expects a native touchpad, check the emulated controller and passthrough settings instead of treating every touch as mouse input. Avoid assigning both a gesture and a game action that produce duplicate input. Save and retest after leaving the editor.

Screenshot values are examples, not recommended settings for every controller. Save a separate profile before experimenting.

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