When the PlayStation is on and sitting idle, it consumes around 50 to 55 watts of power. It has this much because the console is connected to the internet and is also sending racing signals to the controllers. When the PS5 is tasked to play a heavy game or any triple-A open-world ga...
It's pretty much as easy as using an Xbox controller. If you want to play non-Steam games with the DualSense there are a couple more steps involved, but nothing difficult. Here's a step-by-step guide to using the PS5 DualSense controller on PC with either wired USB or a wireless ...
DualSense drift occurs when the PS5 registers movement on screen despite the player not touching the controller. So, for example, your character might move in Fortnite, even though you're not actually touching the DualSense. This is because of DualSense drift. Essentially, the joystick sensors in...
Sony’s PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller is one of the best wireless controllers. While it is great to have a wireless controller, we all have the battery anxiety issue. Thankfully, the DualSenses PS5 controllers are all rechargeable and don’t have any removable batteries. There are many w...
Connecting the PS5 controller to your PC Wired connection There are two ways to connect the DualSense controller to your PC. The easiest is to simply plug in using the USB Type-C port on the controller and a USB port on your PC. You just need a USB cable, which you probably already ...
If the correct cable is being used and is still not connecting, it's possible that the USB ports on either the PS5 or the controllerneed to be cleaned. Dust, lint, and other forms of debris can potentially cause blockages that limit the cable's ability to connect. Clearing these may re...
The easiest way to connect your PS5 controller to your PC is with a USB cable. Thankfully, Windows can automatically detect your controller, so you won't have to manually install drivers for it. You will need a USB-C data cable since the PS5 controller has a USB-C port. The other en...
If you have issues using your PS5 controller, a soft or hard reset can get it working correctly again. Factory resetting your controller disconnects it from the console and restores it to default settings. We’ll show you how to reset the PS5 controller
Once the controller is paired to your Mac, each time you turn it on with a long-press of the PS button, it should reconnect to the Mac fairly quickly. (As a side-note, the next time you want to use this controller with your PS5 you’ll have to repair it with the console by conn...
To connect a PS5 controller to an iPhone, make sure it is running the latest iOS, and then follow these simple steps: Access Settings and then Bluetooth on the iPhone. Enable Bluetooth. Press the PS and Share buttons on the PS5 controller simultaneously until the LED blinks. ...