Easy Way to Connect PS5 Controller to PC
The PS5 controller has cool new features. So the controller is very popular among gamers from various platforms.
You can use the PlayStation 5 controller seamlessly on PC. As long as you know how to install it.
The PS5's DualSense controller can be connected to a PC via wired or wireless connection easily.
For those of you who are curious about how to connect it, let's see this review to the end!
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Connect PS5 Controller to PC with USB
The easiest way to connect the controller to the PC is to use a USB cable. That's because Windows can detect the controller automatically, so you don't need to install the driver manually first.
All you need is a USB type C to USB type A cable because the PS5 controller has a USB type C port.
In addition, if your PC has a USB type C port, you can also use a USB type C to USB type C cable.
The following steps you need to do are as follows:
- Plug the end of the USB type C cable into the PS5 controller;
- Then plug the end of the USB type A cable into the PC;
- Windows will notify you if the controller is connected and can be used.
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Connect PS5 Controller to PC with Bluetooth
If you don't want to use cables and want to play remotely, you can connect your PS5 controller to your PC via Bluetooth.
To do this, your PC must be equipped with Bluetooth first. If your PC doesn't have built-in Bluetooth, you can add Bluetooth to your PC first using help Bluetooth adapter.
Here's how to connect a PS5 controller to a PC via Bluetooth:
- First, on Windows 10 or Windows 11, open settings;
- Then click Add a device;
- Then select Bluetooth;
- On a PlayStation 5 controller, hold the PS logo button for three seconds until the controller flashes blue;
- Back on the PC, in the Add a device window, select the controller. Usually, controllers use the name Wireless Controller;
- Once you select a controller, it will stop flashing with a steady blue light;
- Then finally click Done.
The thing you should pay attention to when using wireless mode is that the controller needs to be charged occasionally, because using this wireless will drain the controller's battery.
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Customizing PS5 Controllers with Steam
Steam is a place to buy and sell PC games. Therefore, you need to adjust the PlayStation 5 controller for the games you play on Steam.
Here's how to connect the PS5 controller to Steam:
- First, you have to connect the PS5 controller to the PC;
- Then open Steam;
- In Steam, open the Steam menu;
- Then click Settings;
- On the Settings menu, then you click Controller;
- Click General Controller Settings;
- Then activate PlayStation Configuration Support.
After carrying out these steps, your controller is connected to Steam. And you can play games from Steam seamlessly with a PS5 controller on a PC.
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