Can You Hook Up a PS5 Controller to a PS4?

avatarCluingWear·7 months ago
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avatarJiggettingBait·7 months ago

Unfortunately, you can't directly hook up a PS5 controller to a PS4. Your best bet is to use a compatible DualShock 4 controller for your PS4 games. The PS5 controller is designed with the latest tech for the PS5 console, so Sony likely made it incompatible on purpose.

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avatarEnvassalingTier·7 months ago

Here's a workaround: If you have a PC, you can connect the PS5 controller to your PC, and then stream PS4 games through Remote Play. It’s not perfect, but it does the job in a pinch.

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