How To Use The Ps4 Controller

How to use a PS4 controller on PS5

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If you want to use a PS4 controller on PS5 we can help yous prepare a second controller for the newer PlayStation without having to purchase a 2nd pad. That said, while it is possible there are also some quite huge caveats so you might want to starting time saving in the long run. However, in the concurrently, here's everything you need to know about using a PS4 controller on PS5.

How a PS4 controller works with PS5

Yous tin use a PS4 controller with PS5 easily, only the downside is you can only use your PS4 pad to play PS4 games on PS5. You cannot use your DualShock iv to play whatever PS5 specific games and that's because of all the PS5 specific features according to Sony: "We believe that PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features we're bringing to the platform, including the features of DualSense wireless controller," says Sony in a statement on the PlayStation blog (opens in new tab). This also extends to "PlayStation officially licensed tertiary-political party gamepad controllers" too.

If you exercise sync up a PS4 pad with your PS5, if y'all try and play anything designated every bit a PS5 game information technology'll flash up a footling alert maxim "PS5 games can't exist played using the DUALSHOCK 4".

Thankfully, the benefits of using the PS5 controller are seriously worth it. You'll merely need to buy a second if you desire to play co-op or simply have a spare to switch out.

How to pair your PS4 controller with PS5

For PS4 titles, syncing up a PS4 controller is actually unproblematic and like shooting fish in a barrel. All you need to do is plug it into your PS5 via a charging cablevision, and pick which of the PS5 users you want to use it. Et voila, it's that piece of cake. You can then unplug the cablevision and proceed playing PS4 games on PS5 with your trusty ol' PS4 controller.

You'll also find that most PS4 headsets work on Sony'due south new console, merely if you fancy getting the freshest audio experience, then we'd cheque out the latest picks on our best PS5 headset guide.

Can you use a PS5 controller with PS4?

Sadly, the simple answer is just no. A PS5 controller cannot exist used with a PS4. Even if you try plugging it in, the PS4 will simply just not recognise it as an input device.

You can however apply a PS5 pad on PC.

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