Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have quality controllers that are comfortable to use, whether one is playing an online shooter or a one-on-one fighting game. The controllers are versatile, durable, and responsive. Naturally, players will have preferences on which controller performs the best based on their comfort levels. ThePlayStation 5 DualSense controlleris certainly a popular choice thanks to its haptic feedback features.
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Players that love thePS5 DualSense Controllermay want to know if it’s possible toget the PS5 controller working on an Xbox Series X/S. Thankfully, it is possible to get Sony’s pad working on Xbox’s machine with a few workarounds and methods outlined here.
Using A Special Adapter
The most efficient but costly way to get the PS5 DualSense Controller working on the Xbox Series X/S is via a special adapter like theWingman Xbox Converter. The converter acts as a signal go-between that connects the PS5 controller to the Xbox wirelessly. Interestingly the adapter also works with the Xbox One too.
The player must plug the Wingman adapter into their Xbox Series X/S andpress the two LED buttons on the Wingman USB dongleuntil the blue LED starts blinking. Thenpress and hold the PS button and the create/share buttonsuntil the PS5 controller’s lights flash. The controllers will synch up once the lights are a solid blue.
XBOX Game Cloud
Another method one can use to play Xbox Series X/S games with PS5 DualSense is by using theXbox Cloud Gaming service. While it’s not quite the same as playing on the console, the streaming service is reliable on Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
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Using The PS5 Controller On the PC
The PS5 controller will work with any PC using a USB-C to USB-A cable and Bluetooth. To use the PS5 controller wirelessly on a PC, ensure that the PC’s Bluetooth is enabled. Then press and hold the create/share and PS buttons together until the PC notifies the user of a new controller.
Using The PS5 Controller On Android
Put the PS5 controller into pairing mode by pressing and holding the create/share and PS buttons together. Ensure the Android device has Bluetooth enabled in the settings, and the devices will synch up once the PS5 lights have stopped flashing.
Using The PS5 Controller On iOS
Ensure the iOS device has Bluetooth enabled in the settings, then put the PS5 controller into pairing mode by pressing and holding the PS and create/share buttons. The devices will connect once the controller’s lights have stopped flashing. Interestingly, this is a great way to playFortniteon iOS devices again.
While using the PS5 controller with Xbox gaming services is a great idea, one must be aware that there are limitations. At the time of writing, the Xbox does not support haptic feedback, so the PS5 DualSense controller will use the vibrate instead.
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