In terms of PS5 and PC gaming, the DualSense is a great controller. However, can it also be used on a PlayStation 4? Check it out.
Playing PS4 games on a PS5 console is possible with a DualSense controller, but what about playing PS4 games on a PS5 console? I’m afraid the answer is no. But you can work around the problem. The following information will help you.
PS5 controllers do not work with PS4 consoles.
PS4 consoles and DualSense controllers cannot be used simultaneously, as Sony explained in a PlayStation Blog post. This is strange, as the PS4 controller is forward-compatible with the PS5 and backward-compatible with the PS3. Sony hasn’t explained why this is the case, but it’s noticeable considering the PS4 controller is forward-compatible with the PS5.
PS Remote Play and Titan Two adapters can be used to indirectly connect these incompatible devices if you only have a PS4 console and DualSense controller (no PS4 controller to play with).
PS5 controllers – how do they work with PS4 Remote Play?
With the PS Remote Play app you can play PS4 games via PC or Mac as long as you’ve enabled Remote Play on your console. It is possible to use your PS4 controller on your DualSense Controller when playing Remote Play this way. You can also use your PS5 controller on your PC when you access Remote Play this way.
To do that, follow these steps:
- You can download the PS Remote Play PC and Mac app and install it on your computer.
- Log in to your PlayStation Network account on your PS4 and make sure it is connected to the internet.
- Follow the instructions to login to your PSN account after opening the Remote Play app on your computer or Mac.
- On the right side of your screen, click the PS4 icon once you’ve signed in. By connecting the PS4 console this way, the app will attempt to connect it.
- The DualSense controller needs to be connected to your computer using a USB-C cable once you have opened the Remote Play app and connected the PS4 to it.
- Have fun playing.
- You can also stream PS4 games to supported mobile devices via Bluetooth pairing with the DualSense controller.
Does the Titan Two Adapter Work with PS5 Controllers?
If you don’t have a device that supports Remote Play or don’t want to deal with input lag from streaming, Titan Two by ConsoleTuner is another middleman that can help.
A USB-C cable is all that is required to connect your DualSense to the Titan Two once you have purchased it. Using the DualSense controller without Remote Play is now possible on your PlayStation 4.
PS4 DualSense Controller Troubleshooting
Sadly, there is no direct connection between a PS5 controller and a PS4. It isn’t as simple as plugging it into your PS4 and being ready to go. If you want DualSense to work on PS4, you will need a device that supports PS Remote Play or you will need to connect them with the Titan Two adapter.
While these methods might not be the easiest way to get around it, you can still use Remote Play even if you encounter some input lag.