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PS5 Controller: Easy PC Pairing Guide

Author : Matthew
May 22,2025

The Sony DualSense stands out as the best PS5 controller thanks to its innovative features, comfortable grip, and ergonomic design, enhancing your gaming experience on the PlayStation 5. While connecting it to best gaming PCs used to be a challenge, as was the case with the DualShock 4, the DualSense offers much improved PC compatibility, making it a top contender among the best PC controllers. Here's how you can seamlessly connect your DualSense to your PC.

Items needed to pair PS5 controller with PC:

  • Data-ready USB-C cable
  • Bluetooth adapter for PC

Connecting your DualSense to a PC might seem daunting at first, especially since the controller doesn't come with a USB cable when purchased separately, and not all PCs are equipped with Bluetooth. To successfully pair your DualSense with a PC, you'll need a USB-C cable that supports data transfer. This can be a USB-C-to-C cable if your PC has a USB-C port, or a USB-C-to-A cable for traditional USB ports.

For PCs without built-in Bluetooth, adding this functionality is straightforward. The market offers various Bluetooth adapters, ranging from those that fit into a PCIe slot to simple USB plug-and-play options.

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How to pair the PS5 Controller to PC over USB:

  1. Plug your selected USB cable into an open port on your PC.
  2. Connect the other end of the cable into the USB-C port on your DualSense controller.
  3. Wait for your Windows PC to recognize the DualSense controller as a gamepad.

How to pair the PS5 DualSense Controller to PC over Bluetooth:

  1. Access your PC’s Bluetooth settings by pressing the Windows key, typing “Bluetooth”, and selecting Bluetooth & other devices from the menu.
  2. Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
  3. Choose Bluetooth in the pop-up window.
  4. On your DualSense controller (ensure it's disconnected and powered off), press and hold the PS Button and the Create button (located next to the D-Pad) simultaneously until the light bar under the touchpad starts blinking.
  5. On your PC, select your DualSense controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
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