Switching your DualSense between PS5, PC, and other devices has always been a hassle – but Sony’s latest beta update might finally put an end to that pain.
If you’ve ever bounced your DualSense between a PS5 and a PC, you know the drill: unpair, repair, dig out the USB cable, sigh loudly, cry, and repeat the whole thing every time you switch devices. It’s clunky, it’s annoying, and frankly, it’s baffling that a modern controller can’t remember more than one connection. But now, Sony has quietly started fixing that – at least for those in the PS5 beta program.
The PS5 Controller Can Remember More Than One Device – If You’re In Sony’s Beta Program
Thanks to a new system software update, beta users can now pair their DualSense controller with up to four Bluetooth devices simultaneously. That means no more wiping connections just to switch from console to PC or mobile. Once paired, you can jump between devices with nothing but a button combo.
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Here’s how it works:
To pair the DualSense with a new device, you’ll first need to power it off (hold the PS button until it shuts down). Then, activate Bluetooth on the device you want to connect. Now comes the new trick: press and hold one of the four action buttons – Triangle, Circle, Cross, or Square – until the controller light turns on. That button now becomes your shortcut for that device.
You can repeat the process for up to four devices, just make sure to assign a different button each time. Each one becomes a kind of Bluetooth bookmark, letting the controller remember where to go. Switching between devices is just as simple. Press and hold the PS button and the assigned action button together for about three seconds. When the lights start blinking, release, and you’re done. The LED indicators will even tell you which slot you’re in:
- One light = Triangle
- Two lights = Circle
- Three lights = Cross
- Four lights = Square
It’s not exactly plug-and-play, but it’s a huge improvement over the old method of full-on re-pairing every time you moved between platforms.
When Can Non-Beta Users Expect It?
Sony hasn’t given a firm date yet, but based on previous beta cycles, it’s likely the feature will roll out to everyone sometime this fall. Until then, it’s restricted to those brave enough to install test firmware – and patient enough to deal with the occasional bug that comes with it.