How Do PS4 Controllers Work On PS5? The PlayStation 5's backwards compatibility supports most PlayStation 4 games, and it'll work with your old PS4 controller, too--but not in all cases.

Those who got PS5 accessories over the weekend have tested the DualSense controller to find it doesn't work on PS4, but it does on PS3.

Unfortunately, you cannot use a DualSense PS5 controller on PS4. Several people have tested this and found that, although a PS4 will charge a DualSense when plugged in, the controller won't be ...

How to use a PS5 controller on PS4 If you want to play your PS4 with a PS5 controller for free, you will need to use the PS Remote Play app on a computer or smartphone.

RIP the DualShock 4 controller, which won't be compatible with PlayStation 5 games. It will still work with PS4 games compatible with the new console.

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.

Your PS4 controller won't work with PS5 games The DualShock 4 can be used to play PS4 games on Sony's backward-compatible next-gen console, but not games made for the PlayStation 5.

A key feature of the PS5 controller was seemingly just leaked – and by PlayStation itself, no less. As spotted by GamesRadar, a comparison page for the Sony PS4 and PS4 Pro appeared to list both ...

And it’s a pretty big one: PS4 controllers won’t work on PS5 games for Sony’s forthcoming console. Other peripherals will, though.

How Do PS4 Controllers Work On PS5? The PlayStation 5's backwards compatibility supports most PlayStation 4 games, and it'll work with your old PS4 controller, too--but not in all cases.

If you're hoping to use a PS4 controller on PS5, find out if it's compatible with the latest PS5 games and how to do it here.

Check out how we test and review games here You will be able to connect a PlayStation 4 controller up to the PlayStation 5, but only to play backwards-compatible PS4 games.