[GH-ISSUE #2024] [GAME BUG]: Bloodborne, X button on PS5 controller activates random gesture #698

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opened 2026-02-27 21:07:40 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:07:40 +03:00

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Originally created by @zedzerosix on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2024

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.
I am using an official build obtained from releases or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater.
I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present.
I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present.
I have all the required system modules installed.

Describe the Bug

Using a ps5 controller, I have noticed pressing the X button causes my character to randomly perform a random gesture. This can be trying to level up at the doll, picking up items, or just mashing X. It seems random, as sometimes I can pick up items, level up, or interact with other game objects like the workbenches and lamps, and don't gesture. Latest nightly build used.

Reproduction Steps

Pressing the X button on a ps5 controller. It seems random, if it doesn't work the first time, keep trying. I have not found any consistency

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Fedora Linux 41 Workstation

CPU

I9-12900k

GPU

RX 7800xt

Amount of RAM in GB

32gb

Amount of VRAM in GB

16gb

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Originally created by @zedzerosix on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2024 ### Checklist (we expect you to perform these steps before opening the issue) - [X] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. - [X] I am using an official build obtained from [releases](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases) or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater. - [X] I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present. - [X] I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present. - [X] I have all the required [system modules](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadps4-game-compatibility?tab=readme-ov-file#informations) installed. ### Describe the Bug Using a ps5 controller, I have noticed pressing the X button causes my character to randomly perform a random gesture. This can be trying to level up at the doll, picking up items, or just mashing X. It seems random, as sometimes I can pick up items, level up, or interact with other game objects like the workbenches and lamps, and don't gesture. Latest nightly build used. ### Reproduction Steps Pressing the X button on a ps5 controller. It seems random, if it doesn't work the first time, keep trying. I have not found any consistency ### Specify OS Version Fedora Linux 41 Workstation ### CPU I9-12900k ### GPU RX 7800xt ### Amount of RAM in GB 32gb ### Amount of VRAM in GB 16gb ### Logs _No response_

kerem closed this issue

2026-02-27 21:07:40 +03:00

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:07:41 +03:00

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@kalaposfos13 commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025):

This is actually a known (and somewhat controversial) feature of Bloodborne and other Souls games, which is that holding the X button and moving the controller in certain ways makes the character do different emotes. It wasn't encountered in the emulator until now, as motion controls were only implemented a few days ago (by me). I'm planning on making motion controls toggleable in the future, which would "solve" this "problem".

@kalaposfos13 commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025): This is actually a known (and somewhat controversial) feature of Bloodborne and other Souls games, which is that holding the X button and moving the controller in certain ways makes the character do different emotes. It wasn't encountered in the emulator until now, as motion controls were only implemented a few days ago (by me). I'm planning on making motion controls toggleable in the future, which would "solve" this "problem".

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:07:41 +03:00

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@zedzerosix commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025):

Oh! Interesting, I didn't recall running into this feature on ps4 when I'd played it there. Though my memory may be foggy about that. Thank you for your work and I look forward to more!

@zedzerosix commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025): Oh! Interesting, I didn't recall running into this feature on ps4 when I'd played it there. Though my memory may be foggy about that. Thank you for your work and I look forward to more!

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:07:41 +03:00

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@kalaposfos13 commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025):

My guess is that the 60 FPS patch has a side effect of making this twice as sensitive to any motion, which makes it trigger more often, but I haven't tested it yet.

@kalaposfos13 commented on GitHub (Jan 2, 2025): My guess is that the 60 FPS patch has a side effect of making this twice as sensitive to any motion, which makes it trigger more often, but I haven't tested it yet.

kerem referenced this issue

2026-02-27 21:13:41 +03:00

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