Learn how to connect your PS4 or PS5 controller to your PC, to determine which games it works with, and to make it work with titles from other platforms.

It didn't quite become my daily driver because the Xbox controller was just so dang easy to use. But I did end up hooking up my DualShock 4 to PC quite often to play games that were originally ...

The world may have moved onto PS5, but you can still get great mileage out of a PS4 controller with your PC. Here’s how to pair the DualShock 4 with a PC.

Even though Sony's DualShock 4 controller was tailored to work best with the PS4 console, the controller can also be used with your PC; it just takes a few steps to do so.

Your PC should detect a device named Wireless Controller. Select it to initiate pairing. Once pairing is successful, the light bar on your controller will change to a solid color.

You can play PC games with your PlayStation controller, but it only works with some games by default, while others will require workarounds.