You can Connect your PS4 controller to your PC to play any game that supports DualShock controllers.
While not all PC Games support the PlayStation gamepad, there are enough games that you play.
This guide helps you to Connect PS4 Controller to PC, Whether you want to play or connect a Wired or Wireless controller to your computer.
Using your PlayStation 4 Console remote on PC you can play some of the Steam titles, standalone games, Remote Play, and PlayStation now.
Connect PS4 Controller to PC
Personal Gaming computers which run on Windows allow you to connect your Gaming Controllers.
Gaming PCs and Laptops are designed to work best with Xbox controllers.
But that doesn’t mean that you can’t connect your PlayStation or Nintendo Gaming controllers.
How to Connect Wireless PS4 Controller to PC
If you have a Wireless DualShock 4 controller, you can easily able to connect it to your Computer by-
- First, put your wireless gaming controller in pairing mode.
- You can put it in pairing mode by pressing and holding Playstation and share button for about 3 seconds.
- On your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, Press Windows + S and type Bluetooth.
- Choose “Bluetooth and other devices settings”.
- Toggle on Bluetooth, if it isn’t turned on already.
- Click on the “Add device” button. Choose Bluetooth.
- Wait till the search for your controller is complete.
How to Connect Wired PS4 Controller to PC
DualShock 4 controllers that come with PS4 System are usually wireless.
Using Bluetooth you can connect these gamepads with your PlayStation, Gaming PC, or even with your Smartphones.
However, sometime you may not want to connect it wirelessly.
The most common case is a PC that doesn’t have Bluetooth functionality.
There are also some replacement wired PS4 controllers which don’t have Bluetooth features to connect wirelessly.
In such a scenario, you need Connect Wired PS4 Controller to the PC.
It is possible to connect a Wired PlayStation 4 controller to your computer.
and here is the process for it-
- First Plug your Wired gaming controller into your PC. You can use Micro-USB to USB cable to Plug your DualShock controller.
- Once it is plugged in, you will see a notification on your computer screen.
- Press Windows+S and search for “Set up USB game controllers”.
- Using the game controller window, ensure that all buttons are working properly.
Whether you have installed games from GOG, GOG, or Steam, only a few games come with PS4 controller support on PC.
How to Connect PS4 Controller to Steam on Windows 11 & 10
Chances are if you are connecting a Play Station controller to your PC it is mostly because you want to play some steam games with it.
Steam has options, which allow you to use any of the popular gaming controllers for compatible games.
If a game is compatible, you might have no issues using a controller.
However, before proceeding to play the game you must first configure your PlayStation controller to work with steam.
To do so-
- First, open the steam launcher and click on Settings (It’s a Gear icon that you see in the upper right corner).
- Choose Controller settings.
- Check the PS4 configuration support.
- Follow the process to register your PlayStation 4 controller.
While it might work for some Steam users, there is a chance you need to set up DS4 on your PC.
You can also check the How to Fix PS4 Controller not working on PC guide to fix some of the most common problems.
How to connect PS4 Controller to PC without Bluetooth
While Bluetooth allows you to connect your device without any wires, sometimes you don’t want that.
It may be perhaps because your Gaming PC doesn’t have Bluetooth functionality or perhaps because there are issues while using Bluetooth to connect the gamepad.
Another reason might be that you have a controller which is only wired and doesn’t have wireless functionality, to begin with.
In any case, Windows PC whether you are using Windows 7, 10, or 11 offers the feature to connect the PS4 Controller to the PC without Bluetooth.
The same is for any other type of controller like Xbox and Generic USB gamepads.
To connect it, you just need to insert a USB cord into your PC.
Depending on where you want to use the Gamepad there might be some additional settings will be required.
FAQs
How can I Wireless Playstation 4 controller to a PC which doesn’t have Bluetooth?
You can either use a USB cable or buy a Bluetooth adapter to use Bluetooth connection on your PC.
Can a Wired PS4 gaming controller be connected to Windows PC?
Yes, Using a USB-to-micro-USB cable you can connect your Playstation controller to your PC.
Why is my PS4 controller not connecting to my PC?
Follow the PS4 Controller not working fix guide to fix some common issue that is interrupting the connection.
How do I Pair my PS4 controller to Windows 11 Computer?
If you have a Wireless controller you can pair it easily, using Bluetooth. Just look for Bluetooth on your Windows 11 laptop, put the controller in pairing mode and it will connect to your PC.
Why can’t I pair my Playstation 4 controller to Windows 10 laptop?
There are many reasons why you are unable to pair. The most frequent is the Bluetooth issue. Troubleshoot the Bluetooth issue on your computer and try again.
What does it mean when the PS4 controller is flashing blue lights?
When your Wireless gamepad tries to attempt pairing with a console, PC, or any other device, it will flash blue light. Once the device is paired successfully, the blinking will stop automatically.
Why is my PS4 controller blinking white and not connecting?
A flashing white light is an indication of a dying battery. It could also mean that your Dualshock controller is not able to connect to your console.
