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"Guide: Connect PS5 Controller to PC Easily"

Apr 06,2025 Author: Audrey

The Sony DualSense stands out as the best PS5 controller due to its innovative features, comfortable grip, and ergonomic design, enhancing your gaming experience on the PlayStation 5. While connecting the DualShock 4 to best gaming PCs was a challenge, the DualSense offers much better PC compatibility, making it a top contender among the best PC controllers. Below, you'll find a straightforward guide on how to connect your DualSense to your PC.

Items Needed to Pair PS5 Controller with PC:

  • Data-ready USB-C cable
  • Bluetooth adapter for PC

Connecting your DualSense to a PC can be a bit tricky if you're not prepared. The DualSense doesn't include a USB cable when purchased separately, and not all PCs come equipped with Bluetooth. To successfully pair your DualSense with a PC, you'll need a USB-C cable that supports data transfer. This can be a C-to-C cable if your PC has a USB-C port, or a USB-C-to-A cable for traditional rectangular USB ports.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth, adding it is straightforward. The market offers various Bluetooth adapters, from those that fit into a PCIe slot to simpler USB plug-and-play options.

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How to Pair the PS5 Controller to PC over USB

  1. Plug your selected USB cable into an open port on your PC.
  2. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB-C port on your DualSense controller.
  3. Wait for your Windows PC to recognize the DualSense controller as a gamepad.

How to Pair the PS5 DualSense Controller to PC over Bluetooth

  1. Access your PC’s Bluetooth settings by pressing the Windows key, typing "Bluetooth", and selecting Bluetooth & other devices from the menu.
  2. Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
  3. Choose Bluetooth in the pop-up window.
  4. On your DualSense controller (ensure it's disconnected and powered off), press and hold the PS Button and the Create button (next to the D-Pad) simultaneously until the light bar under the touchpad starts blinking.
  5. On your PC, select your DualSense controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
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