How to Overclock Your Controller with Hidusbf

Want your inputs to feel tighter and more responsive? With a tool called Hidusbf, you can raise your controller's USB polling rate from the default 125Hz to 1000Hz or even 8000Hz, reducing latency by up to 8ms - ideal for competitive gaming.

What Is Hidusbf?

Hidusbf is a USB driver patching tool originally developed for mice, but it also works with gamepads. It overrides the polling interval Windows sets, letting you increase USB refresh rates well beyond stock.

Why Overclock a Controller?

• Lower input latency for faster reaction time
• Smoother analog stick response for racing or fighting games
• More consistent input feel during competitive play

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Download Hidusbf

• Download it from the HDOPTI app to save you digging through GitHub
• If you're browsing manually, get the latest version from LordOfMice on GitHub
• Extract the ZIP file

2. Run Setup

• Right-click Setup.exe → Run as Administrator
• Select your controller from the list

3. Patch and Overclock

• Tick Filter on Device
• Set Rate to 1000 or 8000 (test for yourself)
• Click Install Service → then Restart your PC

Verifying the Overclock

You can verify your controller's polling rate using tools like Mouse Rate Checker or input delay testers that show real-time latency.

Troubleshooting

• Try a different USB port (avoid USB hubs)
• If polling doesn’t stick, re-run as Admin and restart
• Some wireless dongles may not support overclocking

Conclusion

Controller overclocking is one of the easiest latency wins for competitive players. Hidusbf gives you direct control over your input timing - perfect for FPS, fighting games, or high-level rhythm play.

Use it with care, and always restart your system to finalize changes.