How to activate D-BOX haptics in Gran Turismo 7

If you're ready to race, read this article to discover how to activate D-BOX haptic in Gran Turismo 7!

 

Note: Although Gran Turismo is a PS5 console game, D-BOX haptics can be enabled only using a PC.  It cannot be enabled using a HEMC or a HaptiSync Hub.

See detailed instructions below.

1. 

ACCOUNT & SUBSCRIPTION (1st time only)

If not already done, create your D-BOX Connect account.

2.

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD (1st time only)

If not already done, download and install the latest version of D-BOX Motion Core Software or D-BOX HaptiSync Center Software.  They are available in the Software Downloads section of our website.   

If you have a Motion 1 chair and have installed Master Plus already, you can skip this step.

3.

ACTIVATION (1st time only)

Make sure your computer is activated and linked to your D-BOX Connect account using either the Game Center or the HaptiSync Center

4.

Open the Game Center or the HaptiSync Center.

 5.

LOG IN

When prompted, login to your D-BOX Connect account.

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6.

If using the Game Center:

Set the HaptiSync Mode to D-BOX Coded Gaming.

Select Gran Turismo 7 and click on Install to install the haptic code  (this needs to be done the first time you want to play the game or when there is an update to the haptic code).

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If using the HaptiSync Center:

In the HaptiSync Mode section, set the HaptiSync Mode to D-BOX Coded Gaming.

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Click Library to access the gaming haptic code library and select Gran Turismo 7 to install the haptic code.

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7.

Take note of your PlayStation's IP Address.  It can be found in Settings -> Network -> Connection Status.  It MUST be connected to a network.

8.

Start Gran Turismo 7 and make it all the way to the start of a race with control. Pause the game.

9.

On your Windows PC, right-click on Gran Turismo 7 and click on D-BOX haptic settings. (Game Center) or Haptic Settings & Profile Selection (HaptiSync Center).

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Enter your PlayStation's IP Address and click Save All.

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10.

Go back in the Game Center/HaptiSync Center and click on Launch to launch the game and activate the haptic code of your game. D-BOX hardware will initialize and render haptic feedback while the user has vehicle controls.

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