How to connect and configure DualSense controller to PC

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The PS5 is already enabled in the world, and many fans of the Sony brand were impressed with the graphics and performance it provides. Among its wide variety of novelties that it brings with it as exclusive games, your new DualSence offers its unique and attractive design makes it ideal for new generation players.

This is where many PC users decide to purchase the console controller individually to enjoy PC installments more conveniently..

On the other hand, its compatibility with PC is through Platform of Vapor which if it has drivers and functions established for said control. We also invite you to check what the new PS5 console is like and what are its characteristics that will provide you with unique and fun entertainment..

This is why in this article we will teach you how to how to set up and connect your DualSense remote control to your PC, and enjoy any video game with greater comfort. Read on and find out more.

Connect the PS5 DualSence controller to my PC

The easiest option to connect the device to the computer is through a USB-C cable that comes with the console., once you connect it to your PC you will recognize it immediately that way you should already have the command active on the computer.

You should pay attention that using this method you should always play with the cable connected to your PC, since if you disconnect either end of the cable, it will lose the connection and you will have to reconnect it and configure it if necessary. The good side is that being connected by USB you will always have the battery charged at the 100%.

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On the other hand, if you don't have a DualSense and you have an Xbox controller, We invite you to check how to connect the Xbox controller 360 and One to your computer, and enjoy a comfortable experience when playing games.

Using the USB cable

Controlling PS5 a USB port comes by default, with which you can connect it to the console itself to play and recharge the battery at the same time. This port can be used not only when playing on PS5, but also on PC. For this, It is as easy as connecting the controller to any port on the PC or laptop and waiting for the operating system to install the driver for the controller model.

Once i do this, you can use it in the games that are supported by the controller, at the same time being able to perform other movements such as those of the mouse thanks to the touch panel that has the control itself integrated.

By bluetooth

This is a slightly more complex method to perform, but it will allow you to play with your controller. wirelessly from anywhere in your roomTo complete this installation, you need to follow the following steps below:

  • You must first make sure have your PS5 console turned off and unplugged, since when the control is turned on, it can be turned on and the connection with the computer will not be feasible.
  • Open the settings menu via Bluetooth on your Windows PC 10
  • Once in the menu select the option add bluetooth device
  • When your PC starts searching for the newly added devices, take the remote control and press the button. PlayStation and the Share button at the same time, Once the procedure is complete, the remote control's LED light will begin to flash.
  • Your PC will recognize the device as Wireless control and display it on the screen.
  • Click on the device and you're done, it will start pairing with the controller and you are ready to enjoy your games.

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The computer will tell you when the pairing is complete and ready to go., you should pay attention that there are many games that are not compatible with this controller, and by this I mean old games that are not compatible with this new controller. That would be the only problem if you want to play FIFA 2009.

If you don't have a state-of-the-art PC, but it has high speed internet, can play with Google Stadia, a cloud platform that enables you to reproduce the latest installments with excellent quality.

In conclusion, if you want to get control of the PS5 or the whole team, you can get more information in your official PlayStation page, and thus obtain the latest in entertainment technology for your home.

How to set up the PS5 DualSense controller on Steam

A use our PS5 controller on Steam, first we must have it connected to the PC either by bluetooth or by cable. Then you need to open Steam to configure it from here.

We will have to open the application settings and go to our account, later we can click on ‘integral beta‘. We will have to change this setting to the so-called Steam Beta, once we apply the changes our Steam will restart and the spells will be applied. Once this is done, we can play any game that is partially or fully supported by the controller.

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