{"id":389751,"date":"2022-01-04T23:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/can-you-use-a-ps4-controller-on-a-ps5\/"},"modified":"2022-01-04T23:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T20:00:37","slug":"can-you-use-a-ps4-controller-on-a-ps5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/can-you-use-a-ps4-controller-on-a-ps5\/","title":{"rendered":"#Can You Use a PS4 Controller on a PS5?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af130cf80426\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af130cf80426\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/can-you-use-a-ps4-controller-on-a-ps5\/#The_DualShock_4_Only_Works_with_PS4_Games_on_PS5\" >The DualShock 4 Only Works with PS4 Games on PS5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/can-you-use-a-ps4-controller-on-a-ps5\/#How_to_Pair_a_DualShock_4_with_a_PlayStation_5\" >How to Pair a DualShock 4 with a PlayStation 5<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Can You Use a PS4 Controller on a PS5?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-767996\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Person-holding-a-Sony-PlayStation-Dualshock-Controller.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Person-holding-a-Sony-PlayStation-Dualshock-Controller.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Person-holding-a-Sony-PlayStation-Dualshock-Controller.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person holding a Sony PlayStation Dualshock Controller\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/poznan-poland-july-23-2019-playstation-1458790469\">Roobcio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have a Sony PlayStation 5 and several PlayStation 4 controllers sitting around, you might be wondering: Can I use a DualShock 4 with a PS5? The answer is yes\u2014with a big caveat. We\u2019ll explore the options.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_DualShock_4_Only_Works_with_PS4_Games_on_PS5\"><\/span>The DualShock 4 Only Works with PS4 Games on PS5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sony lets you pair a PS4 controller to your PS5, but you can only use it to play PlayStation 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s locally on the console itself.<\/p>\n<p>To play PS5 games, you\u2019ll need to use a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PlayStation-5-DualSense-Wireless-Controller\/dp\/B08H99BPJN\/?tag=hotoge-20\">PlayStation 5 DualSense controller<\/a>. If you try to do otherwise, you\u2019ll see a message that says \u201cCan\u2019t use the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to play PS5 games.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-776743\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ps4_ps5_controller_message.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The &quot;Can't use the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to play PS5 games&quot; message on a PS5.\" width=\"650\" height=\"166\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2020\/11\/09\/ps5-the-ultimate-faq\/#dualsense\">Ultimate PS5 FAQ<\/a>, Sony says, \u201cPS5 games will require use of the DualSense wireless controller, as they have been designed to take advantage of its immersive new features.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There is a workaround though. If you use Remote Play to play your PS5 games streaming through another device (such as an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le TV), you can play PS5 games with a DualShock 4 that is linked to the streaming device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Apple TV<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pair_a_DualShock_4_with_a_PlayStation_5\"><\/span>How to Pair a DualShock 4 with a PlayStation 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to pair your PS4 controller with your PS5 is by using a USB cable. Find a Micro-USB cable and plug one end into the DualShock 4 and the other end into a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps5-usb-ports-guide\/\">USB-A jack on your PS5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-776756\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dualshock4_usb_plug.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Plug a USB cable into the back of your DualShock 4 PS4 controller.\" width=\"650\" height=\"352\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Press the PlayStation button on the DualShock 4 once, and it will power on and link up to your PS5 automatically. After that (as long as the controller has enough charge), you can unplug the USB cable and use the DualShock 4 wirelessly.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty easy!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to pair your DualShock 4 wirelessly instead, power up your PS5 and navigate to Settings &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> &gt; Bluetooth Accessories (using your PS5 controller).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-776752\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ps5_general_bluetooth_accessories.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select General &gt; Bluetooth Accessories\" width=\"650\" height=\"296\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, put your DualShock 4 into pairing mode. To do so, make sure the PS4 controller is turned off completely. Then press and hold the Share button and the PlayStation button on the DualShock 4 until the light on the top of the controller begins to flash rapidly.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-441447 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PS4-Controller-pairing-with-iPhone-and-iPad.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"When powered off, hold Share and the PlayStation together until the light flashes to put the DualShock 4 into pairing mode.\" width=\"650\" height=\"418\" data-credittext=\"Sony\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sony<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you see \u201cDualShock 4\u201d appear in the list of Bluetooth devices, highlight it with your PS5 controller and press X.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-776751\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ps5_register_dualshock.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Highlight &quot;DUALSHOCK 4&quot; in the list and press X.\" width=\"650\" height=\"318\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your PS4 controller will pair with your PS5, and you\u2019ll be able to use it to play PS4 games. Just remember that you\u2019ll need to use a PS5 controller for PS5 games. Have fun!<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08H99BPJN?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31Qp3FZcXJL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use the PlayStation 4&#8217;s DualShock 4 Controller for PC Gaming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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