Enjoying Mobile Games With Your PlayStation Controller
Hey guys, ever thought about using your PlayStation controller to play games on your phone? It's actually really easy if you already have a PS4 or PS5 controller just sitting around. Most phone games these days support external controllers, so it gives you a way better grip than tiny touchscreens.
Hooking it up is simple too - it only takes a few minutes. Both the PS5 DualSense and PS4 DualShock 4 connect with USB cable or Bluetooth. If you've paired other stuff like hard drives or headphones before, linking the PlayStation controller will be a breeze.
Just remember that the DualShock 4 and DualSense can only talk to one device at a time. Also, when you start the pairing process, you gotta connect within 2 minutes or else it'll time out and you have to restart. Anyway, let me break down the quick steps for pairing each controller to your phone. I'll go over the DualShock 4 first and then the DualSense.
Connecting Your PlayStation Controller to Your Phone
Alright guys, here's how to quickly pair your PS4 DualShock 4 controller to Android or iOS:
First, make sure your phone/tablet is running Android 10 or newer, or iOS 13/iPadOS 13 and up. Then on the controller, hold down the PS and Share buttons together until the lightbar starts flashing white.
Next, turn on Bluetooth in your phone's settings menu. It should find the controller available - just tap to connect. For Android you may need to select the "Pair new device" option first.
Once connected, the lightbar will stay solid white. Now you're all set to play mobile games with a controller! If your phone doesn't support Android 10, you can also use the charging cable that comes with the DualShock 4. Just get a USB-C or micro USB adapter depending on your phone's port.
iPhones may have a more reliable connection using a Lightning to USB adapter too. And that's it - taking just a few minutes to sync up that PlayStation Controller to your handheld devices. Give it a try if you wanna upgrade your mobile gaming experience!
Connecting Your PS5 Controller to Mobile Games
Alright gamers, here's how to sync up that DualSense controller from your PS5 to phones and tablets:
First off, make sure your device is running Android 12 or newer, or iOS 14.5 and above. Then on the controller, hold down the PS button to turn off the light.
Next, press and hold Create and PS together until the light flashes blue. This puts it in pairing mode.
Go into Bluetooth settings on your phone, and you should see the DualSense available. Select it to connect. For Android you may need to pick the "Pair new device" option first.
When complete, the light will blink then stay lit. The controller is now linked! Check your paired devices list to verify.
If you want to wire it instead, just use the cable that comes with the controller. Use USB-C adapters as needed for your phone's port type.
And that's all there is to enjoying mobile gaming with your PlayStation 5 wireless controller! Give it a try and level up your handheld experience.