PlayStation 5: Highly Anticipated Update Now Available, Here’s What’s New

DualSense Controller Beta Update Brings Cross-Platform Play and Multi-Device Pairing to PS5

Recent developments continue to enhance the PlayStation 5 experience. Beyond boosting console performance, the latest updates have introduced new features, such as the Home hub. Now, the DualSense controller is receiving an exciting patch that promises significant upgrades, aligning with Sony’s goal to expand PlayStation’s cross-platform playability. This initiative will soon enable PS5 and PS4 games to be played on PC, Mac, or smartphones, utilizing the DualSense controller across these platforms. A key benefit of this update is the ability to pair the controller with multiple devices simultaneously, eliminating the need to resync every time you switch. The long-awaited DualSense update is now available as a beta patch, released just one month after its initial announcement. This update allows users to register up to four DualSense standard or Edge controllers at once. This eliminates the need for repeated pairing when switching between devices, such as your PlayStation 5 and an iPhone. Shuzo Kikuchi, Vice President of Product Management at Sony Interactive Entertainment, leveraged the update’s release to tease other upcoming features, including a revision of the power-saving mode that directly impacts PlayStation 5 games. More details on this will be shared at a later date.

Pairing and Switching DualSense Controllers Across Multiple Devices Explained

To prepare your DualSense controller for pairing, ensure all USB cables are unplugged. If the controller lights are still active, press the PS button until they switch off. This pairing process can be repeated for up to four controllers to register them. 1. Entering Pairing Mode: To initiate pairing mode, press and hold an action button (Triangle, Circle, Cross, or Square) and the PS button simultaneously for five seconds. The light bar and player indicator will then blink twice, confirming the controller is in pairing mode. 2. Connecting via Bluetooth: On your device (PC, Mac, smartphone, etc.), enable Bluetooth. Locate “DualSense Wireless Controller” in the list of available devices and select it. Once connected, the light bar and player indicator will blink to display their connection number. 3. Switching Between Registered Devices: After initial pairing, your DualSense controller can be used with multiple registered devices without re-pairing. To switch to a different device (e.g., your PlayStation 5 or PC), activate the desired device. Then, on your DualSense controller, press and hold the PS button along with the specific action button assigned to that device. For a comprehensive list of all compatible devices, refer to the [PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com).

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