How to Connect Your PS5 DualSense Controller to Your PC

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The PlayStation 5 is impressive, and not just because of its processing power and graphical capabilities. The DualSense represents a huge leap forward for Sony controllers, as it carries a terrific feel and numerous new features. And now, thanks to a Steam update, you can use it to play PC games.

The DualSense's PC compatibility isn't perfect. Many features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, don't translate to PC games. Still, the DualSense controller is a great-feeling gamepad that lets you play Cyberpunk 2077 and other PC games with ease.

Unfortunately, Steam is currently the only simple, somewhat direct way to use the DualSense on your PC. Without a comprehensive input wrapper program, like DS4Windows for the DualShock 4, you're limited to Steam games. If that's not a problem, read on to learn how to connect your DualSense controller to your PC.

Get the Steam Beta Client

First, you should have the Steam beta client loaded instead of the default Steam client. The default client can set up basic inputs for the DualSense, but it's time-consuming and not nearly as seamless as the beta client's new compatibility feature. So, here's how you get the Steam beta client.

In Steam, go into the "Settings" menu under the Steam drop-down in the top-left of the screen.

Click "Account" if it isn't already selected.

Click "Change..." under Beta Participation.

Select "Steam Beta Update."

Click "OK."

Restart Steam.

Once Steam opens again, you'll be using the beta client. It doesn't offer many differences over the standard client, but it has one important new feature: DualSense compatibility.

Pair the DualSense Controller With Your PC

Now you need to pair the DualSense with your PC via Bluetooth. It's another simple process (assuming your PC has Bluetooth; if you doesn't, consider getting a low-cost USB Bluetooth adapter).

Open the system tray in the lower-right corner of the screen (the upward-pointing arrow to the left of the time).

Double-click the Bluetooth icon.

Click "Add Bluetooth or Other Device."

Click "Bluetooth."

Put the DualSense into pairing mode by pressing and holding the PlayStation and Share buttons until the lights flash blue (they are the PlayStation logo and the small button to the left of the trackpad with the \|/ symbol).

Select "Wireless Controller."

Now the DualSense is paired with your PC. You can, of course, connect the controller to your PC using an USB cable.

Configure the DualSense Controller

You've downloaded the Steam beta client. You've connected the DualSense to Steam via Bluetooth or a wired connection. Now it's time to configure them to work together.

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Go into the "Settings" menu in Steam.

Click "Controller."

Click "General Controller Settings."

Check the "PlayStation Configuration Support" box in the Big Picture window that opens.

If everything is working, the Detected Controllers list should read "PlayStation 5 Controller : PlayStation 5 Controller." This means the DualSense is paired and Steam games will treat the controller like a compatible input device. You can test this by using the gamepad to navigate Steam's Big Picture mode.

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