DUALSENSE Cosmic Red  Wireless Controller

DUALSENSE PS5 wireless controller works with PlayStation 5, Windows 10/11 PCs, macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5 and most Android 12 or later phones & tablets.

DUALSENSE also works with PS Remote Play on PC, Mac, PS4 and mobile devices to connect to your PlayStation 5 console.

Check out How to pair a DualSense wireless controller with PS5 consoles on the PlayStation website.

To connect over USB, follow these steps:

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

To connect over Bluetooth, follow these steps:

1. Open your PC’s Bluetooth settings (Press the Windows key, type “Bluetooth,” and select Bluetooth & other devices from the menu).
2. Select Add Bluetooth or other device.
3. In the pop-up window, select Bluetooth.
4. On your DUALSENSE controller (make sure it’s disconnected and powered off), press and hold the PS Button and the Create button (next to the D-Pad) at the same time until the light bar under the touchpad starts blinking.
5. On your PC, select Wireless Controller > Pair.
6. Finally, select your DUALSENSE controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices to finish pairing.

1. Make sure your DUALSENSE controller is turned on and paired with your Windows PC.
2. Open the Steam app and go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS. Tick the box next to “PlayStation Configuration Support”.
3. Go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → DESKTOP CONFIGURATION and click BROWSE CONFIGS. Choose Templates and select the “Gamepad” config.

Refer to Pair a PlayStation controller to your Apple device to connect and troubleshoot DUALSENSE PS5 Wireless Controller on macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5.

1. Make sure your DUALSENSE controller is turned on and paired with your macOS device.
2. Open the Steam app and go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS. Tick the box next to “PlayStation Configuration Support”.
3. Go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → DESKTOP CONFIGURATION and click BROWSE CONFIGS. Choose Templates and select the “Gamepad with High Precision Camera/Aim” config.

1. Make sure the player indicator on the controller is off. If it’s on, press and hold the PS button until it turns off. If the controller is connected via USB, unplug it.
2. While pressing and holding the Create button, press and hold the PS Button until the light bar starts blinking.
3. Enable Bluetooth on your device, then select the controller from the list of Bluetooth devices.
4. When pairing is complete, the light bar will blink, and the player indicator will light up.

Keep in mind, a DUALSENSE controller can only be paired with one device at a time. You’ll need to pair it again each time you switch devices.

For PC, Apple, and Android gaming, supported input methods can vary from game to game. Most modern games on Steam support Xbox One S (model 1708), DUALSHOCK 4 (PS4), DUALSENSE (PS5), and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers. Check for “Full controller support” on a game’s Store Page in Steam before buying or installing a PC game to confirm gamepad compatibility.

DUALSENSE PS5 Wireless Controller works with any game on a PlayStation 5 console.

For console gaming with a XIM MATRIX, Titan Two, XIM APEX, or XIM NEXUS, DUALSENSE PS5 Wireless Controller works with any game on a PlayStation 5 console using PS Remote Play on PC, Mac, or PS4, or by using a P5Mate controller adapter over USB.

Check out the Conditions tab for device-specific requirements, and look at the FAQ tabs on individual product pages for setup and usage instructions.

DUALSENSE controllers can connect to XIM MATRIX either via USB or Bluetooth. XIM MATRIX uses built-in Remote Play to let you play PS4 or PS5 games on your PlayStation 5 console. For more info, check out the XIM MATRIX FAQ.

For details on how to play PS5 games over Remote Play with XIM APEX and XIM NEXUS using a DUALSENSE controller, refer to How to play all PS5 games over Remote Play.

XIM MATRIX, XIM APEX, and XIM NEXUS all work with the P5Mate controller adapter to play PS4 and PS5 games over USB on your PlayStation 5 console.

DUALSENSE PS5 controller connects via USB to Titan Two, or wirelessly via Bluetooth to Titan Expansion Kit for Titan Two.

Use the PS Remote Play app on PC, Mac, or PS4 to play PS5 games on your PlayStation 5 console. Alternatively, connect Titan Two to P5Mate controller adapter to play PS5 games over USB on PlayStation 5 console.

PlayStation 5 (PS5) offers button and stick remapping for DUALSENSE controllers:

1. On PS5, navigate to Settings → Accessibility → Controllers.
2. Select the “Customise Button Assignments” option to remap DUALSENSE controller buttons.
3. To change button assignments, select the pairs on the screen. The right menu will open and provide remapping options for you.

For manuals, software, tutorials, and troubleshooting, check out the Support tab above. The product manufacturer has the knowledge and expertise to quickly diagnose and resolve common issues.

Before you buy, check out the Conditions tab for details on the requirements and limitations of the DUALSENSE PS5 Wireless Controller.