Can You Use a PS4 Controller on Xbox Series X or S?
Despite some confusion on the matter, you can’t actually use a PS4 controller on your Xbox Series X or S. While PS4 controllers use Bluetooth just like Xbox controllers, your Xbox, regardless of generation, just isn’t set up to work with a PS4 controller. You can use a PS4 controller on a PS5, but only to play your old PS4 games. If you want to play next-gen games with a PS4 controller, your best bet is cloud gaming through Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming on your phone, or Game Pass Ultimate on your PC.
How to Play Xbox Series X/S Games With a PS4 Controller
The easiest way to play Xbox Series X/S games with a PS4 controller is game streaming with Xbox Game Pass. This requires a PS4 controller, a subscription to Game Pass, and a compatible phone. You will pair your controller to the phone, stream Xbox Series X/S games to the phone, and play them using the PS4 controller. Here’s how to play Xbox Series X/S games on your Android phone with a PS4 controller:
How to Play Xbox Series X/S Games With a PS4 Controller on PC
The vast majority of games that are available through the Game Pass Ultimate subscription are for Xbox One, but the same exact service also has Xbox Series X/S games and will move away from Xbox One titles with time. To play Xbox Series X/S games on your PC with a PS4 controller, all you have to do is set up your PS4 controller with your PC, download the game you want to play, and play it. Here’s how to play Xbox Series X/S games on your PC with a PS4 controller:
