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.

Knowing how to connect a PS4 controller to PC lets you play PC games using your DualShock controller. There are a few options including Bluetooth, Steam, and a program called DS4Windows.

If you prefer the familiar feeling of a Sony controller like PS4's DualShock 4 or PS5's DualSense, you can easily pair those with your PC to play games.

How to use a PS4 DualShock 4 to play PC games The PS4's controller is recognized by Windows right out of the box, but existing games don't automatically work with the gamepad. Here's how to fix that.

There are a few different ways you can connect your PS4 controller to your PC. We cover each way and the advantages of each. Here's how to do it.

How to connect PS4 controller to PC - we show you everything you need to know about connecting the DualShock 4 controller to your PC.