How to connect PS4 controller to PC - we show you everything you need to know about connecting the DualShock 4 controller to your PC.

Knowing how to connect a PS4 controller to PC lets you play PC games using your DualShock controller. There are a few options including Bluetooth, Steam, and a program called DS4Windows.

This step-by-step guide will show you the quickest and easiest way to play your favorite PC games with a PS4 DualShock 4 controller.

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.

How to use a PS4 DualShock 4 to play PC games The PS4's controller is recognized by Windows right out of the box, but existing games don't automatically work with the gamepad. Here's how to fix that.

Learn how to connect your PS4 or PS5 controller to your PC, to determine which games it works with, and to make it work with titles from other platforms.

Take a look at our step-by-step guide for how to connect a PS4 controller to a PC and how to troubleshoot all the problems that might come up along the way.

A step-by-step guide to using the DualShock 4 on PC via Bluetooth.