An in-depth guide on how to connect a PS4 controller to PC via USB and over Bluetooth.
Learn how to connect a PS4 controller to PC when you have some free time (and these days, who doesn’t?) Even if you are a PC purist who has sworn an oath to the traditional keyboard-and-mouse combo, you’ll appreciate the benefits that playing PC games with a PlayStation 4 controller affords. The PS4 DualShock 4 controller is a fantastic choice for a gamepad when playing on your gaming PC. Using a controller is a bit more intuitive than using a keyboard and mouse, and you can lean back and relax while playing as it isn’t a peripheral you’d need to anchor to your desk. Plus, you have its trackpad to use as a mouse input when necessary. Simply, it makes PC gaming an even more immersive experience. Because a PS4 controller’s layout includes all the buttons that most controller-based PC titles require, it’s also actually easy to switch over to the controller without having to think about it too much while gaming. Just know that the controller’s audio jack isn’t currently supported, so you’ll have to either plug your headphones directly into your PC or use a pair of wireless headphones. If you’re worried that figuring out how to connect a PS4 controller to PC might be complex, you’ll also be happy to know that it’s a painless process. You just need the controller itself, as well as a Windows or Mac PC and a USB cable. You can pair the PS4 controller wirelessly with your PC using your computer’s built-in Bluetooth or use a separate Sony PlayStation 4 DualShock USB Wireless Adaptor dongle that plugs into your PC’s USB port. Any Bluetooth adapter that supports Bluetooth 2 and above should work as well. Let us show you how to connect a PS4 controller to PC in this tutorial. We’ll walk you through the step-by-step process, complete with images to help guide you. If you fancy using the PS5 DualSense controller instead, then we now have a guide on how to use the PS5 DualSense controller on a PC as well.
