Can’t Change Order of Characters In Diablo 4 (Bug) ? Quick Workaround!

At time of writing, Diablo 4 on PC is afflicted with a bug affecting user’s ability to change the order of their characters in the character selection list. Even after Patch 1.1, you still can’t move your characters around after logging in. Strangely, consoles aren’t affected by this bug (or more likely, oversight) – which has led to a quick workaround for PC users.

Generic Windows Gamepad

If you haven’t guessed it already, you can change the order of your Diablo 4 characters by using a gamepad.

Thanks to Cooties of the Diablo 4 forum for pointing out this handy and quick fix for a stunningly glaring oversight on Blizzard’s part.

Do you have a Playstation 4? Here’s how to pair a Playstation 4 controller with your Windows PC. You can quickly pair your PS4 controller with your PC via bluetooth (meaning you will need a dongle if your motherboard doesn’t feature integrated Bluetooth). If you’re equipped with a Bluetooth-capable computer, and a Playstation 4 controller, then you have everything you need; no cables required. You can also use a Playstation 3 controller, but you’ll need a Mini USB cable.

To begin the process, all you need to do is hold down the SHARE button on your controller. Once you’ve done that, press and hold the PS Button until you see the light bar start to flash. Now, it’s time to enable Bluetooth on your device. Once you’ve done that, navigate to the list of Bluetooth devices and select the controller from the options available.

Pairing Playstation Controllers With Windows (Including Gyroscope and PS4 Touchpad)

Introducing DS4Windows

Screenshot of Windows Software "DS4Windows" showing a PS5 Controller Configuration Screen.
Configuring a profile for a Playstation 4 controller.


DS4Windows is a free and open-source software that allows you to use your PlayStation 4 controller (DualShock 4) on your Windows PC. It also supports the DualShock 3 controller and the DualSense controller.

DS4Windows offers a number of benefits over using the controller natively with Windows. These benefits include:

  • Better compatibility: DS4Windows allows you to use your controller with more games. This is because it emulates an Xbox 360 controller, which is a more widely supported controller on Windows.
  • More features: DS4Windows allows you to use features of the DualShock 4 controller that are not available natively on Windows. These features include the touchpad, the gyroscope, and the light bar.
  • Customization: DS4Windows allows you to customize the controller’s button mapping, light bar color, and other settings.

In addition to the benefits listed above, DS4Windows also allows you to plug 3.5mm earphones directly into the controller for sound. This is a great way to use the controller for gaming or multimedia without having to use a separate headset.

To use DS4Windows, you first need to download and install the software. Once the software is installed, you need to connect your controller to your PC. You can do this using a USB cable or Bluetooth.

Once your controller is connected, you can start using it with your games. DS4Windows will automatically detect your controller and configure it for use with Windows.

If you want to customize the controller’s settings, you can do so in the DS4Windows settings menu. You can also use the settings menu to troubleshoot any problems you may be having with the controller.

Overall, DS4Windows is a great software that allows you to use your PlayStation 4 controller on your Windows PC. It offers a number of benefits over using the controller natively with Windows, and it is also very easy to use.

Here are some additional details on using the gyroscope and touchpad on PS4/PS5 controllers with DS4Windows:

  • The gyroscope can be used for motion controls in games that support it. For example, you can use the gyroscope to aim in first-person shooters or to control the camera in third-person games.
  • The touchpad can be used as a mouse or as a virtual keyboard. This can be useful for games that do not support controllers or for tasks such as browsing the web.

To use the gyroscope or touchpad with DS4Windows, you need to enable them in the settings menu. You can also customize the sensitivity and other settings of the gyroscope and touchpad.

A photograph of 3 Playstation controllers.
Playstation 3, 4 and 5 controllers side-by-side.

Pairing a PS3 controller with DS4Windows

  1. Download and install DS4Windows.
  2. Open DS4Windows and click the Controller tab.
  3. Click the Add button and select PS3 Controller.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the controller with your PC.

Pairing a PS4 controller with DS4Windows

  1. Download and install DS4Windows.
  2. Open DS4Windows and click the Controller tab.
  3. Click the Add button and select PS4 Controller.
  4. Make sure that your controller is in pairing mode. To do this, hold down the PS and Share buttons on the controller for about 5 seconds.
  5. The controller should be detected by DS4Windows.

Pairing a PS5 controller with DS4Windows

  1. Download and install DS4Windows.
  2. Open DS4Windows and click the Controller tab.
  3. Click the Add button and select PS5 Controller.
  4. Make sure that your controller is in pairing mode. To do this, hold down the PS and Share buttons on the controller for about 5 seconds.
  5. The controller should be detected by DS4Windows.

Additional tips

  • Make sure that your PC’s Bluetooth is turned on.
  • If you are having trouble connecting the controller, try restarting your PC and your controller.
  • If you are still having trouble, try using a different USB cable to connect the controller to your PC.

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