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Aug 31, 2021 · If you prefer the familiar feeling of a Sony controller like PS4's DualShock 4 or PS5's DualSense, you can easily pair those with your PC to play games.
Apr 20, 2022 · PlayStation has released a new app on PC for updating the DualSense controller. Available on computers running a Windows 10 or 11 operating system, the firmware update program is available...
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The PlayStation experience continues to trickle onto Windows.
•You no longer need a PS5 console to feed firmware updates to your PS5 controller.
•You can now administer firmware updates via a newly released "firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller" app, available on Windows 11 and 64-bit versions of Windows 10.
•This is good news for anyone who likes to use PS5 controllers for PC gaming.
The day has finally come when you can receive firmware updates from Sony for your PS5 controller without having to use a PS5 console. Thanks to a new "firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller" app, all you need to get your controller up to date is Windows 11 or a 64-bit release of Windows 10.
The app, along with the steps necessary to download and use it, are all available on the official PlayStation website. In addition to the aforementioned operating systems, you'll have to make sure your machine has 10 MB of storage and a display resolution of at least 1024 × 768, as well as a USB port. As you can see, the app doesn't have very taxing requirements.
This is good news for anyone who likes to use a PS5 controller with their Windows PC. Perhaps you're simply a fan of the way the gadget feels, or you want an authentic PlayStation experience while playing PS Now games on PC or PlayStation exclusives that have been released on Steam, such as God of War and Days Gone. Whatever the case may be, you'll now be better equipped to use Sony's peripheral wherever you please, whether or not you own a PlayStation 5.
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May 7, 2022 · How to Update Your PS5 Controller Using Your PC. You can update your PS5 with your PC using the firmware updater app that Sony has developed for this sole purpose. This app will detect and update your PS5 DualSense controller, and will also notify you when there's a new update available for it.
