The Sony DualSense stands out as the best PS5 controller due to its innovative features, excellent grip, and ergonomic design, enhancing your gaming experience on the PlayStation 5. While pairing the DualSense with best gaming PCs might have been challenging in the past with the DualShock 4, the DualSense offers robust PC support, positioning it among the best PC controllers. Below, we'll guide you through the simple process of connecting 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 tricky at first, especially since the standalone controller doesn't come with a USB cable, and not all PCs have Bluetooth capabilities. To pair your DualSense with a PC, you'll need a USB-C cable that supports data transfer. This can be a C-to-C cable if your PC has a USB-C port, or a USB-C-to-A cable for traditional rectangular USB ports.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth, you can easily add it with a Bluetooth adapter. These come in various forms, from PCIe slot versions to simple USB port plug-ins.

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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. Plug 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. Select Add Bluetooth or other device.
3. Choose 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 blink.
5. On your PC, select your DualSense controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices.