DS4Windows: Connect a PS5 Controller to PC

In this video: how to connect a PS5 controller to a PC using DS4Windows.
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DS4Windows | DS5Windows
DS4Windows is an open-source gamepad input mapper and virtual emulator designed to use and connect your PlayStation controller (DualShock 3/4 and DualSense 5) to a Windows 10 & 11 PC.

Get the best gaming experience with state of the art features, gamepad customization and less input latency on a PS3/PS4/PS5 Controller.

DualSense
The DualSense (CFI-ZCT1W) is the PlayStation 5's controller and was unveiled on April 7, 2020. It is based on the DualShock 4 controller that came before it but with an evolution to its design and capabilities influenced by discussions with game designers and players.

There are several differences in the DualSense that sets it apart from previous DualShock controllers:

The DualSense supports vibrotactile haptic provided by voice coil actuators integrated in the palm grips, and force feedback for the Adaptive Triggers provided by two DC rotary motors.[58] The actuators in the hand grip able to give varied and intuitive feedback about in-game actions for example, in a sandstorm, you can feel the wind and sand, and the motors in the Adaptive Triggers supporting experiences such as virtually drawing an arrow from a bow.
The DualSense has a two-tone coloring scheme (primarily white with black facing) and monochrome action buttons, marking the first time the action buttons for a standard PlayStation controller are not colored, although Sony's handheld consoles, the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable, both had monochrome buttons. It incorporates a more ergonomic design that is noticeably bigger, rounder, and heftier than the DualShock 4.[59] The light bar has been moved from the top of the controller to the horizontal edges of the touchpad, with player number instead being indicated by an array of 5 LEDs below the touchpad. The "Share" button has been replaced with "Create" with an expanded focus on creating content to share with others.[60]
The controller speaker has been improved, now providing a clearer sound. The controller now also features a dual-microphone array, allowing players to communicate with each-other without requiring the use of an external headset.

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[josephtan]

The part where you mentioned how to solve the PS5 controller not poping up in the menu really helped me! Thanks a lot!

[chasemoyer]

Absolute life saver. Most step by steps on pc dont match what my pc shows which is why i never try but this was the first step by step that has ever worked as intended i couldnt thank you enough

[clunky]

someone else didnt explain it well, since i had a ps5 controller he didnt explain the part where you switch on the DualSense controller support, thank you so much!

[alphoxi]

you are a life saver my friend, that tip at the end of checking the boxe is just perfect !
no one ever talked about it thank's mate !

[RRrr-dtvi]

I gotta say man, I really appreciate you taking it step by step! I basically need the "hand holding" treatment when it comes to this kinda stuff. But I was able to get it working first try, thanks to your video!
u got my subway 👍

[Hotz]

After like an hour of trying to use the steam controller method and having no luck I tried this and FINALLY it worked. Thank you very much :)

[leonardofernandesnunes]

Love it, works perfectly, using more than 1 dual sense and dualshock at the same time.

[ryanlion]

that hidden tick box saved me so much more pain, hats off to you sir

[confusedclouds]

You're a savior there's countless videos that don't mention you gotta enable the device options setting for dualsense support thankyou 🙏💯

[selloutvibe]

you helped me so much that I was wondering why my controller was not showing up or connecting thanks to you all I needed was to check device options on the program and select dual sense support. no video showed that

[darrenharvey]

thank god for you, searched everywhere for this and all it took was a fellow irishman to show the way

[UzsDcUZ]

The PS5 controller support from this video was awesome, Thank you!!

[obama]

you’re the best! I’ve been trying to figure this out for forever!!! Thank you again

[Blackops_]

Oh my gosh I also had trouble with the dual sense detection part. This video helped a lot, thank you! Who knew that I just needed to tick the dual sense support option XD

[mmadfahad]

I don’t usually comment on any YT videos.

Thank you so much habibi.
I didn’t know why it wasn’t appearing but thankfully it worked after watching your video.

[charliewood]

Super useful. I've spent hours trying to connect before I found out about the Dualsense support button!

[johnmartin]

I’ve not been on PC’s for years I’d have thought you could have plug & played a DS4 controller. I soon learned the hard way. Is it that Xbox and windows support eachother?!

[olliverefternamn]

Thank you brother! Super clear and direct instructions, much love!

[thauanalberto]

lol, this is literally the best tutorial on how to connect the DualSense on PC. Been trying this shit ALL day, and then this five min video just saves my life and gameplay. Tksss man!!! 🤝