PS4 controller on PS5: is it compatible?
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It's been over two years since the PS5 arrived in France! However, it's only recently that we've noticed an improvement in its availability online and in stores. If you were lucky enough to finally ditch your PS4 and find a PS5, you may not have been able to get its DualSense controller. So, a crucial question comes to mind: does the PS4 controller work on the PS5?
Can you use a PS4 controller on a PS5?
You already have several PS4 controllers (maybe even some nice custom PS4 controllers ) and you really don't want to get rid of them and thus save money by not buying a new controller. So, obviously, you're wondering if it's possible to use them on your brand new PS5.
Good news, the answer is YES .
Bad news, you won't be able to use your PS4 controller on all games... In other words, it's not possible to use the PS4 controller to play a game dedicated to the PS5. You will therefore only be able to play PS4 games that are backward compatible with the PS5 .
Indeed, Sony explains this decision:
"We believe PS5 games should make the most of the new capabilities and features we're bringing to the platform, including the DualSense wireless controller."
So yes, only with a PS4 controller in your possession, you will not have access to all the features that the PS5 can offer you with its new games. But in the meantime, since November 2020, around a hundred games have benefited from these next-gen updates , most of which are free .
Among these games, we can cite:
So you still have plenty to enjoy before investing in a PS5 controller.
And if you want to take the plunge right now, to enjoy all the features that the PS5 has to offer, go for a custom PS5 controller! Choose a model already designed in our online store or create the controller of your dreams in the Workshop . Shells, buttons, printing of your nickname and/or logo, it's your controller, your rules of the game.
How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PS5?
First of all, if you have a PS5 disc inserted into your console, and you try to use your PS4 controller, it simply won't work! Make sure you insert a PS4 disc that's backward compatible with the PS5 before you begin.
To connect your PS4 controller to your PS5 console, you can use several methods , which we will detail for you.
Bluetooth connection
To connect your PS4 controller to your PS5 console via Bluetooth, follow these steps:
Connection with USB cable
Here's another tip for connecting your PS4 controller to the PS5.
Start by connecting the PS4 controller to a USB port on your PS5 . You can get an official USB cable from our website.
Next, press and hold the PlayStation button on the controller until the light flashes. This should only take 5 seconds.
Now you'll have to choose which player will use the controller. Simply select the PS4 controller, and you're done. Now you can unplug the USB cable and start playing!
