All PlayStation Studios games on PC support many input options including mouse and keyboard, as well as other game controllers. Specific features vary by title.
If you’d like to use your DualSense® wireless controller with compatible games and applications on a supported device, you can connect via USB or Bluetooth® in a few steps.
Devices using the operating systems listed below or later support DualSense wireless controller Bluetooth and USB connections. Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications.
macOS Big Sur 11.3
tvOS 14.5
iOS 14.5
Android 12
iPadOS 14.5
Windows PC devices support the controller via a wired connection.
Depending on the device, certain features on the controller might not be available. There’s no guarantee that all devices are compatible with the controller.
To check which Android devices support the DualSense wireless controller driver, please consult your device's manufacturer.
Devices using the operating systems listed below or later support DualSense Edge™ wireless controller Bluetooth and USB connections. Once connected, you can use your wireless controller with compatible games and applications.
macOS Ventura 13.3
iPadOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
tvOS 16.4
Windows PC devices support the controller via a wired connection.
Depending on the device, certain features on the controller might not be available. Not all devices are compatible with your controller.
A PlayStation®5 console is required to edit controller profiles and customise button assignments.
Devices using the operating systems listed below or later support DUALSHOCK 4®wireless controller Bluetooth and USB connections. Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications.
Android™ 10 iOS 13
iPadOS 13
macOS Catalina
tvOS 13
You can connect a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to a Windows PC using a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor or a compatible micro USB cable.
Make sure you have the latest Windows updates installed. Click on the Windows Search bar and type "Check for updates".
Update drivers. Make sure the drivers for your video card, sound card, motherboard, and processor are up-to-date. Visit the manufacturer’s website for more information.
Turn off SLI or Dual Monitors. If you are running two screens or two graphics cards in SLI, this may cause an issue with your game. Deactivate SLI and unplug any extra screens and restart the game.
Check your internet connection. Check your internet connection or game server status for any issues.
Reinstall the game. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the game on your PC.
In some games, you can submit an in-game crash report. This option appears when the crash occurs. You may also reach out to a game-specific community hub.
Purchase, download, and start an eligible PlayStation game playable on PC. Choose your data privacy options and in-game settings during the first boot-up sequence.
Follow the on-screen instructions until you find an option to link to PSN. A prompt may appear instead.
Enter your sign-in ID and password, or create a new account if you don’t have one.
Account linking may be completed when you sign in (this experience may vary between titles).