v1.2.0 - Phantom Sense One Click Installer

What's in this release

Steam Deck — install-phantomsense-deck.sh v1.2.0

One command. Handles everything.
Run : curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AarveeGill/Phantom-Sense/main/install-phantomsense-deck.sh | bash

• Downloads VirtualHere USB Server.
• Creates a system service with root access (fixes the permission denied issue from v1.1.0).
• Auto-starts at boot in Desktop Mode and Game Mode.
• Creates a desktop shortcut.
• Saves a restore script for SteamOS update recovery.
• Flags: --status, --uninstall, --force, --help.

Windows PC — install-phantomsense-pc.bat

Double-click it. No PowerShell, no terminal, no execution policy errors.

• Auto-elevates to Administrator.
• Downloads and runs the full installer from GitHub.
• Installs VirtualHere Client, ViGEmBus, HidHide (optional), configures Sunshine.
• DSX — choose free (v1.4.9) or paid (Steam $7.99).
• Flags: -Status, -Uninstall, -SkipHidHide, -Help.

Documentation

• Complete README with audience section, quick install, manual setup guide, research, troubleshooting, FAQ.
• CHANGELOG, CONTRIBUTING, .gitignore.

Quick start

1. Run the Deck installer (one curl command).
2. Double-click the .bat on your PC.
3. Plug DualSense into the Deck.
4. Open VirtualHere Client on PC, attach the controller.
5. Launch DSX. Play.

What works

• Adaptive Triggers
• HD Haptics
• Gyroscope (6-axis)
• Touchpad
• Auto-start on boot (both modes)
• SteamOS update recovery

Requirements

• Gaming PC (Windows 10/11) with Sunshine
• Steam Deck (SteamOS) with Moonlight
• DualSense (Edge or standard)
• Both devices on the same network

Full guide: https://github.com/AarveeGill/Phantom-Sense

Phantom Sense v1.0.0 — Initial Release

PhantomSense v1.0.0 — Initial Release

The first public release of PhantomSense — enabling full DualSense Edge features over Moonlight/Sunshine game streaming via Steam Deck.

What's Included

• Complete setup guide for DualSense Edge USB forwarding via VirtualHere
• Sunshine/Moonlight configuration for video-only streaming
• DSX integration for Adaptive Triggers, HD Haptics, Gyro, and Touchpad
• systemd auto-start service for Steam Deck
• Backup script for SteamOS update recovery
• Full research and comparison of all investigated approaches
• Troubleshooting guide and FAQ
• Open-source USB/IP fallback guide

Tested On

• Windows 11 + Sunshine
• SteamOS 3.x + Moonlight
• DualSense Edge (CFI-ZCP1)
• VirtualHere free tier (single device)
• DSX v3.x

What's Next

See the Roadmap for planned improvements.