To get connected, open the Bluetooth & other devices menu in Windows by pressing the Windows key and typing ‘Bluetooth.’ Then click ‘Add Bluetooth or other device’ and the first item on the next menu that says ‘Bluetooth.’ Your PC will start searching for available devices. ( Specifically a good dongle, think of brand names or the official Sony BT adapter, as weak dongles can interfere with input delay.)

If your PC doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth then you will need to buy a USB Bluetooth adapter. To double check your controller is in fact connected and working, use the built-in gamepad tester on DualSenseX or by searching “controller” in Windows control panel. By plugging in the cable into your computer and the controller, your windows should play the “ device has been detected sound” and your controller is ready to be used. PS5 Controller Connections: Wired or Bluetoothįirstly, connect via an USB cable, specifically a Type-C USB cable. Once your PS5 controller is connected to your PC, we then have three software tools we can use to customize the controller to our liking.

Depending on your preference, we recommend using a BT connection for the best experience however using third party apps, wired would be the way to go. There are two physical connection methods on how to connect your PS5 controller on PC, either wired or via Bluetooth.