Even though all console gamers swear by unity, we all have different machines. Any PS5 user who has come up from the PS4 days must still have the console lying around. If you find yourself in a situation where you want to use a PS5 controller on a PS4, this one is for you. With that, let's start learning if you can use a PS5 controller on a PS4 here.
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How to use a PS5 controller on a PS4
Unfortunately, you can't run a PS5 controller on a PS4. Sony made that abundantly clear in a PS5 FAQ it published a few years ago. Thankfully, there are still some workarounds for using a PS5 controller on a PS4. However, note that your experience will be a bit laggy compared to native controller support.
Although the native support is not there, some methods can help you use the PS5 dualsense controllers on PS4. While both methods work well, you may experience input lag and no haptic feedback.
To get PS5 controller working on PS4, the first solution is simple. However, it involves a third-party Bluetooth adapter. The adapter will act as an intermediary between your controller and console. While it won't give you the full feel of the dualsense controllers, you'll be able to play games. Here's how to connect PS5 controllers to PS4 using a Bluetooth adapter:
