If you’d like to use your DualSense™ wireless controller with compatible games and applications on a supported device, you can connect via USB or Bluetooth® in a few steps.

Devices using the operating systems listed below or later support DualSense wireless controller Bluetooth and USB connections. Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications.

Windows PC devices support the controller via a wired connection​.

To pair your wireless controller with a supported device using Bluetooth for the first time, turn on pairing mode:

Most Windows PC devices support the controller via a wired connection. 

You can connect your controller to a supported device using a USB cable with a Type-C connector.

Certain PC games have full support for the controller, allowing you to enjoy features such as haptic feedback. For a list of supported PC games, visit the guide below.

You can use your controller to play games streamed from your PS5™ console or PS4™ console to your supported device using the PS Remote Play app.

Your wireless controller can also be used to play games that support generic controllers.

Please note, some wireless controller features are not available when paired with a supported device:

To reconnect your wireless controller to your PS5 console, connect it to the console with a compatible USB cable and press the PS button on the wireless controller. You can then remove the USB and use the controller wirelessly.

If you've followed the above instructions but believe your controller is not connecting properly, please visit the PlayStation Repairs diagnostic tool.

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