Can You Use a PS5 Controller on PS4? Here’s How
Learn how to connect and use a PS5 controller on your PS4, including tips on remote play and potential limitations.
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Yes, you can use a PS5 controller on PS4, but with limitations. To do this, you cannot directly connect the PS5 controller to the PS4 system via Bluetooth. Instead, you can use the PS5 controller on a PS4 by connecting it through a remote play application on a compatible device (smartphone, tablet, or PC) that is playing the PS4’s output. This method introduces a bit of complexity and may add latency, but it allows the usage of a PS5 controller with PS4 games.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I connect a PS5 controller directly to my PS4? No, the PS5 controller cannot be directly connected to a PS4 via Bluetooth.
- What is the method to use a PS5 controller on PS4? You can use a PS5 controller on PS4 by using a remote play application on a compatible device that streams the PS4's output.
- Will using a PS5 controller on PS4 affect gameplay? Yes, using a PS5 controller through remote play may introduce some latency, which could affect gameplay performance.
- What devices can I use for remote play to connect my PS5 controller to PS4? You can use a smartphone, tablet, or PC as a compatible device to run the remote play application.