Most PC players will agree that there are some games that are just better enjoyed on a controller. There are also some games available on PC that, despite their availability on PC, were not intended to be played using a keyboard and mouse input and are much better played with a controller. There are many such games that require the sensitivity and fine control of a mouse or the faster and more consistent input of the keyboard but there are also games that benefit from the analog control style of the controller. In this article, we are going to be taking a look at How to connect a PS5 controller to a PC.
Microsoft insists that the Xbox Controller that you get with the Xbox console or the standalone controller you can buy for the console is the best controller for PC but players across the globe have different opinions of its suitability for use with the PC. Some prefer the tactility of a third-party controller. Others prefer the flat and deeper keys of the PlayStation controllers. Despite popular belief, it is possible to connect and use a PS5 controller with a PC. This is at the cost of seamless pairing and some of the Xbox Game bar features. Those are unfortunately limited to third-party controllers using an Xbox-style controller or the Xbox controller itself. Despite this, many players that play PS5 have had much success using their controllers on the PC.
How to connect PS5 controller to PC?
There are multiple ways to connect a PS5 controller to a PC. Since the controller’s basic infrastructure is based on Bluetooth, it can be connected over Bluetooth to a PC. It can also be connected using a wired cable. You will find both methods mentioned below;
1); Connect using the Charging Cable.
This is the easiest and most direct method of connecting the PS5 controller to the PC. You simply need to take the included charging cable or any cable that supports data transmission through the USB interface and connect the correct end to the correct device. The USB-A style header will connect to the PC while the other USB-C style header will connect to the Controller. After this, the PC will recognize the controller and you can use it normally as you would with the PS5.
2); Connect through Bluetooth.
Window’s implementation of Bluetooth is iffy and it takes slightly more than basic computer skills to connect to a device on the PC via Bluetooth. Once you have managed to navigate to the Bluetooth settings page, click on the Wireless Controller option which will be visible once you hold the PS and Create buttons together for at least 3 seconds. Post this, the PC will connect with the controller and you can use it as you would on the PS5.
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