DUALSENSE Starlight Blue  Wireless Controller

DUALSENSE PS5 wireless controller works with PlayStation 5, Windows 10 / 11 PC, macOS Big Sur, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5 and most Android phones & tablets.

DUALSENSE also works via PS Remote Play on PC, Mac, mobile devices and Beloader controller adapter to PlayStation 5 console.

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

USB

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

Bluetooth

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

1. Make sure your DUALSENSE controller is turned on and is paired with a 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 Big Sur, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5.

1. Make sure your DUALSENSE controller is turned on and is paired with macOS.
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 the player indicator is on, press and hold the PS button until it turns off. If a USB is connected to the controller, disconnect it.
2. While pressing and holding the create button, press and hold the PS Button until the light bar blinks.
3. Enable Bluetooth on your device, and then select the controller from the list of Bluetooth devices.
4. When pairing is complete, the light bar blinks, and then the player indicator lights up.

A DUALSENSE controller can be paired with only one device at a time. Each time you change devices you must pair the controller with the new device.

For PC, Apple and Android gaming, supported input methods will 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. Look for “Full controller support” in the game’s Store Page in Steam to check for gamepad support prior to purchasing or installing a PC game.

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

For console gaming with a Titan Two, XIM APEX or XIM NEXUS, DUALSENSE PS5 Wireless Controller will work in any game on PlayStation 5 console via PS Remote Play on PC, Mac or Beloader controller adapter.

Refer to the Conditions tab for device-specific requirements, and the FAQ tabs of individual product pages for setup and usage instructions.

Refer to How to play all PS5 games over Remote Play on the XIM Community forums.

Refer to Playstation 5: Remote Play on the ConsoleTuner forums.

PlayStation 5 (PS55) 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.

Please refer to the Support tab above for links to manuals, software, tutorials and/or troubleshooting. The product manufacturer has the knowledge and expertise to quickly diagnose and resolve common issues.

Please check the Conditions tab prior to purchase for DUALSENSE PS5 Wireless Controller requirements and limitations.