Using a PS5 controller on PC is about to get easier

Date:
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:16:04 +0000

Description:
A now-deleted license agreement was spotted for a DualSense Firmware Updater, finally letting PC and Mac players update their PS5 controllers without a PlayStation 5.

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PC players have been able to use DualSense controllers to play their favorite games for some time now, but if youve ever wanted to update Sonys two-toned pad, thats not been possible unless you owned a PS5.

Currently, theres no official method of updating your PS5 controllers on PC
or Mac, which is a shame as the DualSense has received several updates since launch. However, a new leak suggests thats about to change.

Spotted by ResetEra , a now-deleted user license agreement was found on Sonys website for a DualSense Firmware Updater, which has been preserved through a Google cache. Its mostly filled with the usual legal terms, but this
agreement explicitly mentions a Windows and MacOS version application.

Theres no release date mentioned, though the document is dated April 2022, so were hopeful itll launch soon.

Numerous players have expressed hope that Sony will release a wireless PC adapter for the DualSense, similar to the DualShock 4 . Presently, you can
use DualSense wirelessly if your PC supports Bluetooth connections but otherwise, youre stuck with a wired connection. Worse still, you can only enjoy the controllers haptic feedback and adaptive triggers if its plugged in as wireless doesnt support these features.

Increased PC support isnt surprising given Sonys recent push toward the platform. Big releases like God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn have already
made the jump, with Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on the way. If
the Nvidia GeForce Now leak that we saw back in September is correct which has become increasingly accurate expect other big names like Returnal , Sackboy: A Big Adventure , Ghost of Tsushima , and more to join them.

Right now, a small selection of PC games support the DualSenses advanced features. Recent heavy-hitters like GhostWire: Tokyo , Rainbow Six Extraction , Call of Duty: Vanguard , and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade all
feature DualSense support, but its still rare. Nevertheless, being able to update the DualSense, even if you dont own ar PS5, is good news. Updating
your DualSense on PS5 (Image credit: Shutterstock/Hopix Art)

If youre playing on PS5, updating your PS5 controller is a straightforward process. Major PS5 firmware updates usually include a DualSense update too,
so dont delay in downloading them. Once installed and youve restarted your console, you'll get an on-screen prompt asking you to update the DualSense in use. Alternatively, you can delay this prompt by 24 hours, if you have
limited time to play.

Simply connect the DualSense to your PS5 via a USB-C charging cable, press Update Now, and follow the on-screen prompts. Once finished, unplug the controller and youre good to go.

If youd like to check the DualSense is up to date manually, you can go to Settings > Accessories > Controllers. Once there, youll see Wireless Controller Device Software, which tells you if its up to date. How to use a PS5 DualSense controller on PC



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