How to Pair PS5 Controller to PC

The Sony DualSense stands out as the best PS5 controller thanks to its innovative features, comfortable grip, and ergonomic design, enhancing your gaming experience on the PlayStation 5. Although integrating it with best gaming PCs may have been challenging with the DualShock 4, the DualSense offers much improved PC compatibility, earning its place among the best PC controllers. Below, you'll find a straightforward guide on how to connect your DualSense to a 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 don't have the right equipment. The DualSense doesn't come with a USB cable when purchased separately, and not all PCs have Bluetooth capabilities. To successfully pair your DualSense with a PC, you'll need a USB-C cable that supports data transfer (some budget cables only supply power). This can be a USB-C-to-C cable if your PC has a USB-C port, or a USB-C-to-A cable if you're using the traditional rectangular USB ports.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth, you can easily add it with a Bluetooth adapter. There are various options available, from those that fit into a PCIe slot inside your computer to simpler USB port plug-ins.

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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.