PS5 Controller: Easy PC Pairing Guide

The Sony DualSense is hailed 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 a PC was challenging, the DualSense offers much more robust PC support, positioning it among the best PC controllers. Below, we'll guide you through the simple process of connecting your DualSense to your PC.

Items Needed to Pair PS5 Controller with PC:

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

Pairing your DualSense controller with a PC can be straightforward, but you'll need to ensure you have the right equipment. The DualSense doesn't include a USB cable when purchased separately, and not all PCs come with built-in Bluetooth. To connect your DualSense to a PC, you'll need a USB-C cable that supports data transfer (beware of cheaper cables that only carry power). This cable can be either C-to-C if your PC has a USB-C port, or USB-C-to-A for traditional rectangular USB ports.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth, adding it is simple. You can choose from various Bluetooth adapters available in the market, some of which fit into a PCIe slot, while others just need a USB port.

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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.