Can PS5 Comtroller Works On PS4 Console?
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The DualSense (PS5) controller is top-notch when it comes to PC and PS5 gaming needs. But let check if PS5 Controller works be on PS4 console.
Although, the DualSense controller can be used to play PS4 games on a PS5 gaming console, but can it be on a PS4 gaming console?
Automatically, no is the absolute answer.
However, there's a technical technique you can use to make it happen.
The PS5 Controller and PS4 Gaming Console Noncompatibility
On a Blog post, Sony outrightly made it known that PS5 controller won't work on a PS4 gaming console, as the two devices connectivity are not directly compatible. Though, the reason for this has not been made known by Sony the manufacturer of the gaming console. It's quite complicated that PS5 & PS3 gaming console works well with PS4 controller.
Nonetheless, you can indirectly connect the PS4 gaming console with DualSense (PS5) controller with a middleman, assuming you don't have the PS4 controller.
How to make PS5 Controllers Work on PS4 Console?
If the Remote Play has been enabled on your PS4 gaming console. Play Station Remote Play app can be used to play games on PS4 gaming console via the PC or Mac, provided, you've connected your DualSense (PS5) controller to your PC, then your PS5 controller can be used on PS4 console.
Guidelines
1.Visit PS Remote Play download page to download and install the Play Station PS Remote Play app on your computer.
2. Make sure your PS4 gaming console is connected to the internet when switched on and it's been logged in to the account of your PlayStation Network
3. Then, you open the Remote Play app on your computer in order to sign in to PlayStation Network. After clicking on PlayStation Network sign in button, carefully follow the stated instructions for you to login your PlayStation Network account.
4. Select the PS4 icon after you login your PlayStation Network account. There will be an attempt by the Remote Play app to connect to the PS4 gaming console.
5. Once there's a connection between the Remote Play app and the PS4, use a USB type-C cable to plug the DualSense PS5 controller to your computer.
Besides, PS5 controller can be used with Android and iOS version of Remote Play app via bluetooth connection, i.e. games can be played on PS4 gaming console via streaming on compatible mobiles.
Any device that is compatible with PlayStation Remote Play app can be used as a tool to connect PS5 controller and PS4 gaming console, but it won't be done directly.
Though it could be frustrating and difficult to follow the indirect process in order to use DualSense PS5 controller on PS4 gaming console, but worth it especially if you are a gamer.