
In Windows the DualSense uses the generic DirectInput driver, which some games support out of the box. You won't have to use Steam to make the DualSense work in all games. PC game support What games use the DualSense controller's features on PC? DS4Windows will let you use the DualSense in any PC game with Xbox controller support. To use it, connect your controller to PC via USB or Bluetooth as explained above with DS4Windows open, and you should then be able to customize your keybinds, change the LED and monitor the controller's battery level. If you prefer to configure the DualSense for non-Steam games without adding those games to your Steam library, community tool DS4Windows has been updated with DualSense support. If you need a Bluetooth adapter, you can get a 5.0 model for less than $20.

Within a few seconds, 'Wireless controller' should pop up in your Bluetooth devices list to connect to. On the DualSense, hold down the PlayStation logo button and the Share button (the small one to the left of the touchpad) until the LEDs around the touchpad begin flashing rapidly. To get connected, open the Bluetooth & other devices menu in Windows by pressing the Windows key and typing 'Bluetooth.' Then click 'Add Bluetooth or other device' and the first item on the next menu that says 'Bluetooth.' Your PC will start searching for available devices. To use the DualSense via Bluetooth, you'll need a USB Bluetooth adapter (or a motherboard with Bluetooth built-in). If you need to buy a cable, here's a two-pack from Anker for $11. Bummer! Get your hands on a cable, plug it in, and you're on your way. While the PlayStation 5 console comes with one packed in, the DualSense sold by itself doesn't. To connect the controller to your PC via USB, you're going to need a USB Type-C to USB-A cable for your PC (or a USB Type-C to Type-C cable if you happen to have a convenient port available).

Connecting: Wired or Bluetooth How do I use DualSense controller on PC?

Here's a quick guide on how to use the PS5 DualSense controller on PC, via either wired USB or a wireless Bluetooth connection. And thanks to Steam, we can easily use the DualSense controller in virtually any PC game without fussy setup. The exciting news is that some PC games, such as Deathloop, Metro Exodus and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, have actually started to tap into the DualSense's special features.
