It's also very easy to connect a PS5 controller to PC and use it in any games you want, not just Sony's own first-party ports.

A charging-only cable might power up the controller, but it won't let you actually use it for gaming. The same applies to all PS5 controllers.

Your PS5 controller is more flexible than you might think. We'll show you how to use your DualSense controller with every device.

Once you know how to connect a PS5 DualSense controller to your PC, you can get more use out of one of the best gaming pads on the market. Here’s how it's done.