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 the D-BOX Game Center and 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.  It is 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.

 

On your desktop, Open the D-BOX Game Center

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 4.

LOG IN

When prompted by the D-BOX Game Center, login to your D-BOX Connect account 

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5.

In the D-BOX Game Center, set the HaptiSync Mode to D-BOX Coded Gaming

Still in the D-BOX Game Center,  select the game you want to play.

Click on Install to install the Gran Turismo 7 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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6.

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

7.

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

8.

On your Windows PC, right-click on Gran Turismo 7 and click on D-BOX haptic settings.

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

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9.

Go back in the Game 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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Tips:

  • During gameplay, you can pause your game.  Press the WINDOWS key, then ALT+TAB to jump to the Game Center.
  • You can also open the haptic settings for a game by clicking on the Settings button.
  •  You can customize the global settings and change profile.
  • You can even customize an existing profile or create your own.