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How to set up the DualSense controller with DS4Windows Another option to get your PS5 (or PS4) controller working on your Windows PC without using Steam is to use an app called DS4Windows.

How do you set up the PS5 DualSense controller for Steam? Much like the DualShock 4 pad, you can easily connect Sony's latest controller to a personal computer to play games on it.

In order to set-up your DualSense controller on PC you need to open up Steam, select Settings, and then hit Controller. From there, choose General Controller Settings.

Launch [Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller]. Use a USB cable to connect your controller to your Windows PC, and then follow the on-screen instructions to start the update.

To set up a wired connection between the controller and a PC, you will need the cable that comes with the Pro controller. If you don’t have it, any USB-C to USB-A cable will work.

You could go and buy a custom PC control pad, but that would be stupid. Chances are you already own a control pad you can use on the PC: the ones that came with your Xbox 360, PS3 or Nintendo console.

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