Can you overclock a PS5 DualSense controller to 1000Hz on PC?

Yes. By using the open-source driver utility hidusbf, you can set the USB bInterval rate to 1, boosting the DualSense polling rate from its stock 250Hz (4ms) to 1000Hz (1ms) or even 8000Hz. This provides faster analog stick and trigger responsiveness in competitive games.

Can an Xbox controller be overclocked to 1000Hz?

No. Official Microsoft Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One controllers use a proprietary XInput firmware that hard-caps the USB report rate to 125Hz (8ms). Software utilities like hidusbf cannot override this hardware lock without dedicated third-party adapter chips.

Is overclocking a controller safe or bannable by anti-cheat?

Overclocking your controller via hidusbf is 100% safe and permitted in all competitive esports titles (including Call of Duty, Rocket League, Fortnite, and Apex Legends). It does not modify game memory or inject DLLs; it only alters the Windows USB polling frequency.

Controller Polling Rate & USB Bus Overclocking

Gamepad 1000Hz Polling Rate Overclock & Latency Guide

Overclock PS5 DualSense and PS4 DualShock 4 controllers to 1000Hz (1ms), diagnose Xbox 125Hz limits, and eliminate USB hub packet jitter.

Connect Gamepad via USB & Press Any Button

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Plug your controller into a direct rear motherboard USB port. Move the analog sticks or hold any trigger to send continuous HID polling packets.

Hardware Architecture Comparison

Select Controller Model

Input Latency Comparison (Stock vs Overclocked)

Stock Latency

4 ms

Polling rate: 250 Hz

Overclocked Latency

0.125 ms

Polling rate: 8000 Hz

DualSense features ultra-low jitter USB microcontrollers. 1000Hz provides rock-solid 1ms input response for Rocket League and Call of Duty.

Safe hidusbf Overclock Method

How to Overclock DualSense / DS4

Step 1: Download LordOfMice hidusbf

Download the signed hidusbf driver utility from GitHub. Extract the folder to your desktop.

Step 2: Run Setup.exe & Filter Devices

Run Setup.exe as Administrator. In the drop-down, select "Mice" or "All". Locate Wireless Controller.

Step 3: Set Rate to 1000 & Click Install

Check the "Filter on Device" box. Set Rate to 1000. Click "Install Service". Unplug and replug the USB cable.

Never Use Front Panel USB Ports for Controllers

PC case front-panel USB ports use unshielded internal extension cables that cross noisy graphics card power lines, causing USB polling rate drops and microsecond jitter.

Always plug your controller directly into the motherboard rear I/O USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports.