How to Use PS5 Controller on PC
Setting up a PS5 controller on Windows 10 is simple. Here’s what to do.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to Mac
Using a PS5 controller on your Mac is just as simple as on PC. Here’s what to do.
How to Place a PS5 Controller Into Pairing Mode
When connecting your PC or Mac to a Playstation 5 controller via Bluetooth, you need to place the PS5 controller into pairing mode for your device to detect it under Bluetooth devices. It’s not as obvious as it looks so here’s what to do.
How to Use PS5 Controller With Steam
One of the main reasons why many users want to have a PS5 controller connected to your PC or Mac is to be able to play Steam-based games. Here’s how to set up your controller within Steam once it’s connected.
Limitations When Using the PS5 Controller on PC or Mac
There are a few things that the PlayStation 5 controller can’t do on a PC or Mac. Here’s a quick overview of its limitations.
There’s no haptic feedback. While you can feel every explosion or jump on your PlayStation 5, there’s no haptic feedback when using the controller on your PC or Mac, limiting how your senses feel in-game.The adaptive triggers aren’t active. One of the best PS5 features is how you can gently squeeze the triggers and see how they affect what you’re doing. This isn’t possible on PC or Mac.You may have to set up the button configuration. Some games will show the correct PlayStation button prompts but not all, so expect to need to configure things for each individual game.
