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Wes Fenlon

How to use the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller on PC

Sony DualSense controller on a wooden table top.

The PlayStation 5's DualSense controller was a bigger deal than any console controller has been since the Nintendo Wii in 2006. Sony jammed its new pad full of fancier haptics and rumble motors while also refining the analog sticks and build quality, making for possibly its nicest pad ever. While third-party controllers have caught up a lot in recent years, particularly by switching to more reliable TMR sticks, the DualSense is still one of the nicest controllers you can plug into your PC. Or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, which is way easier than it was years ago.

The era of PlayStation controllers being a pain to use on PC is past. It's trivial to hook up the PS5 controller now, and a bunch of games even support the DualSense's fancy features. You can find a full list on the PCGamingWiki, but here are some recent ones that have native support: Crimson Desert, Death Stranding 2, Esoteric Ebb, 2XKO, Battlefield 6.

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