Aug 11, 2025 · Can a PS5 controller work with a PS4? The PS5 DualSense controller does not work natively with a PS4. However, there are a couple of workarounds. You can connect to your PS4 …

Oct 24, 2023 · While you can play PS4 games on the PS5 using the DualSense controller, some might wonder whether you can use the PS5 controller to play those same games on a PS4. The short …

Oct 15, 2024 · PS5 controllers aren't compatible with PS4, but you can make it work with an adapter.

Oct 15, 2025 · PS5 controllers do not work natively on PS4 consoles but there are alternative methods. Explore options like compatible Bluetooth adapters or PS Remote Play for a (mostly) wireless …

Feb 2, 2026 · So can you use PS5 controller on PS4? Unfortunately, the PS5 controller won’t work on the PS4 console. Users won’t be able to link their PS4 consoles to their PS5 controllers if they try to …

May 7, 2026 · No, you cannot pair a PS5 controller to a PS4 via Bluetooth because the PS4 doesn’t include drivers to communicate with the DualSense. While both devices use Bluetooth, the protocols …

Dec 12, 2024 · Can you connect a PS5 controller to a PS4? Officially, you cannot connect a PS5 controller to a PS4. However, there are workarounds that allow it to work. "The DualSense wireless …

Nov 18, 2023 · Natively, no. You'll need to buy a bluetooth adapter which you would plug into your PS4 if you want it to be wireless. Alternatively, you can use remote play and pair the controller not to the …

Jan 6, 2022 · While you can use a DualShock 4 on a PS5 to play PS4 games, you can't use a PS5 controller on a PS4. (It's possible to pair a DualSense controller to a PS4 via Bluetooth, but Sony has …

Oct 11, 2025 · Technically, the PS5 controller can be used with the PS4, but there are limitations to its functionality. The PS4 can connect to the DualSense controller via Bluetooth, and most basic …