PS5® Strike Pack Setup 
PS5® Strike Pack Setup For PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA gaming adapter
This section provides instructions for connecting your PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA for DualSense™ to your PlayStation®5 console. It also covers PC Gaming Mode for this Strike Pack. Please update the Strike Pack firmware then follow the video guide, or written guide if you need more detailed help.
📺 PS5® Setup Guide (Video) 🎞️
Firmware version 1.2.0 is now available. Learn how to update below.
⚙️ Firmware Update (1.2.0) 🔧
Your PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA for DualSense™ may be running a firmware version older than 1.1.24. If so, a firmware update will be required to enable PlayStation®5 support. We recommend updating to the latest firmware version 1.2.0.
📺 Web Updater Video 🎞️
Navigate to the Web Update Tool
Plug in the Strike Pack
Connect the Strike Pack to the device you’re using to update. If it’s already attached to your controller, 
hold Paddle Buttons 1 + 3 together while connecting to enter "Update Mode".
If your device doesn't have a reliable USB-C port, use a cable with a USB-A end that is trustworthy, like one you regularly use to transfer data to your device.
Review Recent Firmware Changes
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The following changes were introduced in recent firmware versions:
The two unlabeled pill-shaped buttons which previously did the exact same thing, now have distinct functionality, and they have been renamed the Function button and Restart button accordingly.
Function button, located on the left-hand side, will enter Mapping Mode as it has always done.
Hold the Function button for roughly a second to enter Mapping Mode. 
Tap either pill-shaped button to exit Mapping Mode. You can learn how to map with the controller here.Restart button, located on the right-hand side, is equivalent to unplugging and plugging the Strike Pack back in.
Hold the Restart button for roughly a second to restart the Strike Pack when you release the button.
No data connection with your PS5® console is now Orange instead of green. We've changed this as different green LEDs were difficult to tell apart in videos.
Smaller optimizations and fixes have taken place under the hood. For example, small touches like adding a neat Touchpad swipe feature that will be used by upcoming GAMEPACKs, fixing the GAMEPACK rumble indication so you can distinctly feel left or right rumbles, and improvements to how we handle adaptive trigger thresholds.
Optimizations have been made to how we communicate with the PS5® console in recent firmware versions, including more significant performance optimizations in version 1.2.0. This may help the small number of you experiencing "disconnections". Please contact our Support Team for further assistance if it doesn't.
PC Gaming Mode now displays Orange in Tournament Mode until you enter a GAMEPACK, and you no longer need to hold the Touchpad when plugging into your PC to play games. It simply auto detects PC or PS5®.
The input response time (polling rate) in PC Gaming Mode now meets the DualSense™ standard on PC.
The button repeating issue in certain mapping situations in PC Gaming Mode has been fixed.
📘 PS5® Setup Guide (Written) ✏️
Complete this simple one-time setup process so your PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA for DualSense™ can function seamlessly with your PlayStation®5 console.
You'll Need the Following Items
PS5® STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA.
Standard DualSense™ controller. (⛔ Sorry, DualSense Edge™ is incompatible).
PS5® or PS5® Pro console.
Phone or tablet device with Android® 9, iOS® 15, or higher.
Bluetooth®, Location Services, and Internet settings ON.
Latest STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app.
Apply the Following PS5® Settings
Navigate to Settings → Accessories → General → Advanced Settings, and ensure Bluetooth® is On. This is the default setting of PS5®. You should see the option to Turn Off Bluetooth—this means Bluetooth® is currently On, which is exactly what you want.
👇 Again, please DO NOT turn off Bluetooth:
Navigate to Settings → Accessories → Controller (General) → Communication Method, and set to Use USB Cable. This is required to use the Strike Pack, which is a wired only device.
👇 With Bluetooth® On, you will be able to select Use USB Cable yourself:
Attach the Strike Pack to your Standard DualSense™ Controller
Here's a video link for help with attaching the Strike Pack. Ensure your controller is OFF at this point. If it's on, hold the PS button until your controller's LED turns off.
Open the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ App on your Phone or Tablet
If asked, "Allow All Permissions". The app will automatically detect your Strike Pack, but while verification and completion of setup can be really quick, it can also take longer, up to 60+ seconds. When you are prompted to do so, tap "CONNECT" to accept.
Once setup is complete, the Strike Pack LEDs will turn White
When the Strike Pack LEDs turn White, your Strike Pack—enabled controller should be ready to use with your PS5® console from this point onwards. Next time, simply plug in and play!
If your controller is unresponsive after setup is complete, this is just a one-time timeout issue. On firmware 1.2.0, simply hold the pill-shaped Restart button (right-hand side) for roughly a second, then release it. Otherwise, you can unplug/replug the cable.
🖥️ PC Gaming Mode 💻
In more recent firmware versions, PC Gaming Mode has been revamped:
PC Gaming Mode is automatically detected now, meaning you no longer need to hold the Touchpad while connecting to your PC to play games.
When you plug your Strike Pack—enabled controller into your PC, or whenever you use the Restart button while in Tournament Mode, the Strike Pack LEDs will initially turn Orange to indicate you are in PC Gaming Mode.
Even though the Strike Pack LEDs are Orange, you are actually in Tournament Mode at this point. The LEDs will stay Orange until you enter a GAMEPACK on the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app. If you exit the GAMEPACK, the app will set the Strike Pack LEDs to their usual Tournament Mode White.
The input response time (polling rate) in PC Gaming Mode now meets the DualSense™ standard on PC.
Note: ALL STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ series gaming adapters have only been tested in Windows® 11/10 at this time. If you don't hear audio in Windows® through your controller's 3.5mm headphone port, you may need to manually select "Speakers (DualSense Wireless Controller)" as your Sound Output, and/or you may need to adjust your volume to get the audio working. This is most likely to occur after using the Restart button.
Here's a video link for help with attaching the Strike Pack.
What if I'm on older 1.1.24 firmware?
It is highly recommended to update as there is a repeating button mapped Paddle Button issue and less responsive controls on PC in 1.1.24, as well as no orange indicator and no auto detecting your PC. On 1.1.24, to use your Strike Pack—enabled controller on your PC, while plugging it into your PC, hold and remain holding the 
Touchpad button until the Strike Pack LEDs turn White.
⚠️ Troubleshooting ⚠️
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🟠 When connected to your PS5® console, the Strike Pack LEDs are stuck on Orange or Green.
This LED behavior will be:
Orange on firmware version 1.2.0.
Green on firmware version 1.1.24.
This indicates No USB Data Connection, due to either:
Incorrect PS5® console setting.
Physical wired connection issue.
With no USB data connection, your DualSense® controller will only connect wirelessly instead of through the Strike Pack, meaning No Functional Mapping or M.O.D.s.
Try the following:
✅ Firmware Update to 1.2.0.
✅ PS5® Console Settings:
Bluetooth®: On.
Communication Method: Use USB Cable.
✅ Don’t touch any buttons during plug-in.
✅ Use a high-quality data cable:
USB-C to USB-C: 100W
USB-A to USB-C: 15W
Avoid hubs, extenders, and cables over 10 ft (3 m).
✅ Ensure your controller is updated.
✅ Try a different controller if you can.
✅ Restart/power cycle your PS5® console.
(Rest Mode can potentially cause USB issues)
⚪ When connected to your PS5® console, the Strike Pack LEDs skip to White (No Red).
Normal LED behavior if setup was previously completed.
You should be good to plug and play.
🔴 When connected to your PS5® console, the Strike Pack LEDs stay Red.
To complete setup:
Plug your Strike Pack—enabled controller into your PS5® console.
Open the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app on your phone or tablet.
Wait for the LEDs to go from Red → White (this can take up to 60+ seconds).
If the LEDs are still Red after several minutes.
In the app,
tap the 
Gear icon → tap Forget Device (if shown).Close the app.
On your phone/tablet:
✅ Bluetooth®, Location, and Internet: On.
✅ App and device software: Updated.
✅ App Permissions: All Allowed.
Try switching:
From Wi-Fi ➜ Mobile Data Only (Disable Wi-Fi).
Or Mobile Data ➜ Wi-Fi Only (Disable Mobile Data).
Restart:
Phone/tablet (full power off/on).
PS5® console (full power cycle).
Restart the Strike Pack:
1.2.0 firmware:
Hold the pill-shaped Restart button on the right-side for roughly a second, then release it.Older 1.1.24 firmware: Unplug/replug the cable.
Open the app and wait to see if the Strike Pack LEDs turn White this time.
⚠️ Only reinstall the app as a last resort. If you've been exporting your profiles in their Settings sections, you’ll be able to import each one afterwards. Otherwise, all settings will be lost.
🎮 Controller Unresponsive After Setup Complete.
This can happen if setup took too long to complete. If LEDs are White, setup is done. To regain control:
1.2.0 firmware:
Hold the pill-shaped Restart button on the right-side for roughly a second, then release it.Older 1.1.24 firmware: Unplug/replug the cable.
Either way, it’s now plug and play.
⏱️ "Disconnects" / Time Out.
If your controller freezes mid-game (e.g. stuck walking), that’s a timeout. When you experience this, your controller will stop responding until you use the Restart button or unplug and replug the cable.
⌛ Time out within 1 minute:
Setup was unsuccessful (even if the Strike Pack LEDs indicate otherwise).
Re-do the PS5® Setup Guide steps.
⏲️ Time out after several minutes:
✅ Try the following:
Firmware 1.2.0.
Restart/power cycle your PS5® console.
If no luck, reach out to our Support Team for other solutions.
🎧 Audio Loss.
If you experience no controller audio or microphone issues.
✅ Try the following:
Firmware 1.2.0.
Adjust system volume control to see if it restores audio.
Restart/power cycle your PS5® console.
Use a different headset if you can.
If no luck, reach out to our Support Team for other solutions.
🔁 Reset Setup.
If all troubleshooting has failed, try starting fresh. On the right-hand side, while 
holding Paddle Buttons 4 & 2 along with the pill-shaped Restart button above them, plug your Strike Pack—enabled controller into your PS5® console. After roughly a second, release the 3 buttons.
Firmware 1.2.0: Reset Setup confirmed by
Strike Pack LEDs.
🧼 Memory Clear.
Worth trying for issues with the app/M.O.D.s. While holding both pill-shaped buttons (Function & Restart buttons) together, plug your Strike Pack—enabled controller into your PS5® console. After roughly a second, release the 2 buttons.
Firmware 1.2.0: Memory Clear confirmed by
Strike Pack LEDs.
🔴 Red Gearhead Eyes Only.
If just the Gearhead Eyes are Red, this indicates the Strike Pack is currently not connected with the app or the app is closed. (Several GAMEPACK M.O.D.s use resource-intensive features that require the app to remain open).
💻 PC Gaming Mode Previous Issues in 1.1.24:
Update to 1.2.0 to fix these issues:
🔁 Fixes button repeating behavior on mapped Paddle Buttons.
🐢 Fixes responsiveness (incorrect polling rate).
🆘 When Contacting our Support Team for Help:
Before reaching out:
We do not operate on weekends or statutory holidays.
Our live chat is usually open Mon - Fri 12:30 PM - 4:45 PM PST.
📬 When emailing us, ensure your email inbox isn’t full. (Especially with iCloud® accounts).
Include in your message:
🧾 Picture of order receipt.
(Purchases from our site include an order number starting with US, UK, or CA).
🕵️ Detailed description of issue. (In the email body, not the subject line).
📎 Attach photos + videos if possible.
⚠️ Your warranty will be void if you accidentally damage, attempt self-repair of, physically modify, or discard the product without permission from our Support Team.
We are a small but 💪 mighty in-house Support Team. We will try our best to get back to you in reasonable time. However, if you don't receive a reply in a week, please email us again, as your email may have been misplaced or not received.
(Emails with no subject or vague information may get filtered to spam)
❔ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❔
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Q. Does PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA work with DualSense Edge™? How about a third party PS5® controller?
A. No sorry. A standard DualSense™ controller from Sony® is required. We do not make any Strike Pack products that work with Edge or third party controllers at this time.
Q. How about a custom modified standard DualSense™?
A. Yes, but only if it's just a paint job or superficial addons. For example, thumbstick grips are fine. Physical changes to the controller shell, especially the back, could prevent the Strike Pack from attaching properly or at all.
Q. Can I charge my controller through the PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA?
A. No sorry. If your controller's battery is healthy enough, it can hold onto an existing charge. Just charge your controller up to 100% before attaching the Strike Pack.
Q. Does PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA come with M.O.D.s?
A. Yes, through the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app. There are currently no subscription plans. All current content is freely available on the app, and our Development Team adds more every now and then.
Q. Do I have to use the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app?
A. Only for the initial setup steps for PS5® use. You will miss out on many features but once you've completed the setup process, if you don't care about M.O.D. access and just want to use Tournament Mode to map Paddle Buttons, see Mapping On Controller or the video link below.
https://youtu.be/0vRZC3vwyd4?si=elX_flhF88klCC0h
Q. What are the requirements for the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app?
A. Android® 9 or iOS® 15, or higher.
Q. Does the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app need to stay open while I use M.O.D.s?
A. If the app is closed, you will be mostly confined to Tournament Mode, as answered above. You can also press both pill-shaped buttons together to select the last GAMEPACK you used. This will only work for GAMEPACKs that don't rely on resources from the smart device running the app, such as Action, which is a lighter and less-featured button recorder. If you want to use the fully-featured Macro or newer GAMEPACKs with cutting edge features, you'll need to keep your smart device charged and the app open.
Q. Can I add my own M.O.D.s?
A. No, but you can create and share macros using the Macro GAMEPACK, and if you take the time to learn how to create (or record) and edit button events, and make use of the various special events, we believe you'd be surprised at just what you can create with Macro.
While somewhat more advanced, you can create and share your own Anti-Recoil patterns in the Recoil Studio GAMEPACK tool. With the Custom Weapons feature and the Shooter GAMEPACK, you can import these Anti-Recoil patterns, and you can actually create and share your own optimized "Custom Weapons" with others.
You can also reach out to our Support Team with feedback and requests, which will be passed onto our Development Team. We can't always fulfill these requests but we'll try our best to accommodate where possible.
Q. What cable does the PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA come with? And can I use another cable?
A. A 10 ft (3 m) USB-C to USB-C cable is included. Yes, if it fits the USB-C guide on the Strike Pack, and if it supports data transfer, but just don't exceed 10 ft (3 m). 100W USB-C to USB-C cables are recommended. You can also use a 15W USB-A to USB-C cable if you prefer.
Q. How do I attach/detach the PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA from my controller without damaging it?
A. Please pay close attention to the video link below, as it demonstrates the correct way to safely attach and detach the Strike Pack from your DualSense™ controller.
https://youtu.be/1OkoPF0BWro?si=U_satYf8LyXV1IJh
Attaching:
Start by lining up the Strike Pack’s USB-C connector with your controller’s USB-C port.
Then, slide the Strike Pack down along the controller’s body until its USB-C connector is fully inserted into the controller’s USB-C port.
Finally, swing the hinge clip around to the front of your controller and secure it into place. The small nubs on the clip are designed to fit into your controller's speaker grill, so the Strike Pack can fit snugly without sliding around.
If the hinge clip doesn't reach the speaker grill, don't panic. First, check the Strike Pack is fully slid onto the controller. Then, guide the clip upward with your thumb until it reaches and clicks into place.
Detaching:
You are basically going in reverse now.
Do not forcefully pull the Strike Pack off.
Instead, use your fingernail to gently lift the hinge clip from the speaker grill, and swing it away.
Then, use your thumbs to slide the Strike Pack upward and off your controller.
⚠️ Never remove the Strike Pack at an angle or in a rush. Bending a USB connector at an angle will damage it. While the connector allows for some movement, improper removal can break it off entirely. Damage caused by incorrect attachment or removal is not covered under warranty.
The hinge clip is replaceable, should it be damaged.
Q. Can I remove the Paddle Buttons from PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA?
A. No, as any physical modification will void your warranty. However, you can leave them unmapped if you don't wish to use them.
Q. What if my Strike Pack fails under warranty?
A. Contact our Support Team, so we can troubleshoot the issue with you and get you to a solution or replacement if within warranty. Do not attempt self-repair or physical modification of the product. Do not discard the product (unless instructed to do so by our Support Team). Such actions will void your warranty.
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