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.

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.

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.

The PS4 controller is still one of the best options out there, but it can be frustrating when it doesn't work for your PC games. Here's how to fix it.