"Guide: Connect PS5 Controller to PC Easily"

The Sony DualSense stands out as the best PS5 controller due to its innovative features, comfortable grip, and ergonomic design, enhancing your gaming experience on the PlayStation 5. While connecting the DualShock 4 to a PC was a challenge, the DualSense offers significantly better PC support, earning its place among the best PC controllers. Here's how you can easily connect it 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 hit a snag if you don't have the right equipment. The controller doesn't include a USB cable when purchased separately, and not all PCs come equipped with Bluetooth. To successfully pair your DualSense with a PC, you'll need a data-supporting USB-C cable. This could be a C-to-C cable if your PC has a USB-C port, or a USB-C-to-A cable for traditional USB ports.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth, you can easily add it with a Bluetooth adapter. Options range from those that fit into a PCIe slot to simpler USB-based models.

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How to pair the PS5 Controller to PC over USB

1. Plug your chosen USB cable into an available port on your PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to 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. Choose Add Bluetooth or other device.
3. Select Bluetooth in the pop-up window.
4. On your DualSense controller (ensure it's disconnected and powered off), press and hold the PS Button and the Create button (located next to the D-Pad) simultaneously until the light bar under the touchpad starts blinking.
5. On your PC, select your DualSense controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices.