The DualSense controller serves as a fantastic gamepad partner for the PS5, providing an ergonomic build, engaging features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, along with an integrated microphone and speaker for online gameplay. Nevertheless, this wireless gamepad is not limited to exclusive use with a PlayStation 5.
If you prefer a specific gaming controller that you are used to, you might want to employ it for gaming across different platforms. Thankfully, there’s an expansive array of devices that your DualSense or DualSense Edge can link to via Bluetooth or USB, including PCs and Macs, smart TVs, mobile gadgets, and the Steam Deck — with four distinct compatible Bluetooth device connections able to be registered at the same time to one controller.
While linking to a non-PS5 device may limit your access to the complete range of the DualSense’s features, it indicates you won’t need to invest extra money in a new gamepad for your alternate gaming devices. Below, we’ve outlined four categories of devices your DualSense controller can connect to that are not a PlayStation 5.