How to Connect Your PS4 Controller to Your PS5: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily connect your PS4 controller to your PS5 using Bluetooth in just a few simple steps.

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To connect your PS4 controller to your PS5, simply hold the PS and Share buttons on the PS4 controller simultaneously until the light bar starts flashing. Then go to your PS5's Settings > Accessories > Bluetooth Accessories and select the PS4 controller from the list. This will pair the controller, allowing you to use it on your PS5.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I use a PS4 controller wirelessly on my PS5? Yes, by pairing it via Bluetooth through the PS5 settings, you can use your PS4 controller wirelessly on your PS5.
  2. Will all PS4 games work with a PS4 controller on the PS5? PS4 games support the PS4 controller on the PS5, but PS5-only games require the new DualSense controller.
  3. How do I reset my PS4 controller if it doesn't connect to PS5? Press the small reset button on the back of the PS4 controller with a pin, then try pairing again via the PS5 Bluetooth settings.

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