The Sony DualSense stands out as the best PS5 controller, thanks to its innovative features, comfortable grip, and ergonomic design, enhancing your gaming experience on the PlayStation 5. While connecting it to the best gaming PCs used to be a challenge, as it was with the DualShock 4, the DualSense offers significantly improved PC compatibility, making it a top contender among the best PC controllers. Let's explore how straightforward it is to connect your DualSense to your PC.

Items Needed to Pair PS5 Controller with PC:

• Data-ready USB-C cable
• Bluetooth adapter for PC

Connecting your DualSense to your PC might seem daunting at first, especially since the controller doesn't come with a USB cable when purchased separately, and not all PCs have built-in Bluetooth. To successfully pair your DualSense with a PC, you'll need a USB-C cable that supports data transfer (beware, some budget cables only provide power). Depending on your PC's ports, you can use either a USB-C-to-C cable or a USB-C-to-A cable if you're sticking to the traditional rectangular USB connectors.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth, don't worry—adding it is a breeze. The market is filled with Bluetooth adapters, from those that fit into a PCIe slot inside your computer to simpler models that just need a free USB port.

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How to Pair the PS5 Controller to PC over USB

1. Plug your selected USB cable into an open port on your PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable into 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. Click **Add Bluetooth or other device**.
3. Choose **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 Create button (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.