How to Set Up a New PlayStation 5 Controller

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Plug in the USB-C cable from the controller to the console, press the PS button, and you're good to go. If you need more help, the manual has detailed instructions.

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CorsetingJoke·7 months ago

Plug it in and press the PS button. Done.

AttendingStoke·7 months ago

Just connect your PS5 controller to the console using the USB-C charging cable. The console will sync it automatically. Easy peasy!

SinkingDuel·7 months ago

As someone who's done it recently: just connect the controller to the PS5 with the USB-C cable, press the PS button, and voila—it's synced! It’s really that straightforward.

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