{"id":21535,"date":"2022-09-06T16:02:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T14:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1703071"},"modified":"2022-09-06T16:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T14:39:01","slug":"how-to-connect-ps5-controller-to-ps4-two-working-methods","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-to-ps4-two-working-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect PS5 controller to PS4: Two working methods"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Rob Leane\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 06 September 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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If you\u2019re the proud owner of both a PS5 and a PS4, you might\u2019ve wondered if you can use that shiny new PS5 controller<\/a> with your trusty old PS4 console.<\/p>\n

In official terms, Sony\u2019s FAQ page<\/a> states: \u201cThe DualSense wireless controller is not compatible with the PS4 console.\u201d If you try to plug in a PlayStation 5 controller to the USB port on your PlayStation 4 console, you\u2019ll notice that it doesn\u2019t work (although it might charge up).<\/p>\n

Despite that, gamers around the globe have found a number of ways to work around the official rules and get the PS5 controller working on a PS4 console. Keep on reading and we\u2019ll tell you how it\u2019s done!<\/p>\n

How to connect PS5 controller to PS4<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One way of using your PS5 controller to play the games on your PS4 is by\u00a0using the Remote Play app<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to have access to your PS5 or a PC\/laptop, as well as your PS4, if you want to make this work.<\/p>\n

The steps you\u2019ll need to follow are:<\/p>\n