[GH-ISSUE #3390] [Feature Request]: Toggleable option to recieve controller input while ShadPS4 isn't focused #1039

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opened 2026-02-27 21:09:36 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:09:36 +03:00

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Originally created by @Soaplexi on GitHub (Aug 5, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3390

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.

Description

Like some other emulators, if you have a controller (or a form of input device that isn't a keyboard/mouse), there is an option to still receive player inputs in the background while the emulator isn't on focus.
(ie being able to play a game completely while on other windows)

Not needed, but would definitely be welcomed, especially by some multimonitor/widescreen folk

(Couldn't find an option in the settings)

Reason

[Title, while it wouldn't be insanely useful, its main purpose is essentially only for convenience]
Likely, will only save you a few seconds as you could just Alt+Tab or focus the window, although its main purpose also may be useful for multitasking

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Originally created by @Soaplexi on GitHub (Aug 5, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3390 ### Checklist - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. ### Description Like some other emulators, if you have a controller (or a form of input device that isn't a keyboard/mouse), there is an option to still receive player inputs in the background while the emulator isn't on focus. (ie being able to play a game completely while on other windows) Not needed, but would definitely be welcomed, especially by some multimonitor/widescreen folk (Couldn't find an option in the settings) ### Reason [Title, while it wouldn't be insanely useful, its main purpose is essentially only for convenience] Likely, will only save you a few seconds as you could just Alt+Tab or focus the window, although its main purpose also may be useful for multitasking ### Examples _No response_