hbashton / hbashton/DS4Windows

Cant' control gamebar with DualSense

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Description

Describe the bug
I am connected with a DualSense trough Bluetooth
I enabled the settings "Enable gamebar compatibility"
I can open the gamebar pressing the PS button but then i can't move trough it using the controller. Also i use the controller trackpad as mouse and that also stops working until i close the gamebar

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Connect Dualsense with bluetooth
  2. ensure the Enable gamebar compatibility settings is enabled
  3. press PS button to open gamebar

Expected behavior
I should be able to browse trough the gamebar using the controller

Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • Dualsense
  • OS: Windows 11 25H2
  • DS4Windows Version 5.0.5.6
  • VIIPER Release Candidate 4.5.6

log opening gamebar.txt

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on Windows 11 with a DualSense connected over Bluetooth and gamebar compatibility enabled. Inspect the attached log opening gamebar.txt while opening the gamebar with the PS button; done means the controller can browse the gamebar and its trackpad continues working until the gamebar closes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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