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.

There are a few different ways you can connect your PS4 controller to your PC. We cover each way and the advantages of each. Here's how to do it.

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.

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.

You can play PC games with your PlayStation controller, but it only works with some games by default, while others will require workarounds.