The world may have moved onto PS5, but you can still get great mileage out of a PS4 controller with your PC. Here’s how to pair the DualShock 4 with a PC.

There are a few different ways you can connect your PS4 controller to your PC. We cover each way and the advantages of each. Here's how to do it.

Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the charging port located at the top of the DualSense controller. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your PC.

The absolute easiest way to hook up your PS5 controller to your PC is with a simple cable. This method offers true plug-and-play convenience – just connect the two, and you're ready to rumble!

The PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller is a fantastic gamepad, and with some tinkering you can get it to work with your PC.

If you're hoping to make use of features like the touchpad which are only available on the PS5 DualSense with your PC then here's how.

Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.