To connect the PS5 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).

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If your Windows 11/10 PC is not detecting the PS5 controller and you see message No Controller Connected, then here's what you need to do.

Even if you own a PS5, some games aren't available on Sony's console. You can still use the DualSense controller to play games on PC, though.

Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.

If you use it with the console, you won’t need to update it separately on the PS5. Enjoy your (hopefully) improved experience, at least until a new firmware update becomes available.

How to find Steam games that work with a controller However, if you're hoping to see games that work with PS5 and PS4 controllers specifically, then the PC games marketplace Steam has a new filter ...

PS5 came with a brand-new controller that has a number of nifty features, but you don't really need to own a PS5 to enjoy this controller on its own.

If your controller stops connecting to your PS5, or if it won't even charge at all, there still may be some ways to rescue it from the brink.

To connect your PS5 controller to a PC and use the DualSense on a gaming computer is pretty easy to do and definitely worth it - the DualSense is a great controller, though it's worth keeping in ...