4w ago

New PS5 system update beta previews DualSense wireless controller pairing across multiple devices

blog.playstation.com

Example:

Slot number	Button used	Player indicator lights	Connected Device (Example)
Slot 1	PS button and Triangle button	One light on	PS5
Slot 2	PS button and Circle button	Two lights on	PS5 Pro
Slot 3	PS button and Cross button	Three lights on	Windows PC
Slot 4	PS button and Square button	Four lights on	iPhone

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4w ago

New PS5 system update beta previews DualSense wireless controller pairing across multiple devices

blog.playstation.com /2025/07/23/new-ps5-system-update-beta-previews-dualsense-wireless-controller-pairing-across-multiple-devices/

12 comments

Oh that's neat. I occasionally use my controller on the Steam Deck and it's a pain having to re-pair the PS5 each time. Hopefully this system will be compatible with the Deck.
- I was about to buy a controller specially for the deck when it’s docked, but I might not have to in the end.
So... Like I won't have to keep re-pairing the controller when switching devices? I switch between my PC and the PS5 a lot and I hate having to plug it physically into the console to reconnect it to that.
I feel like Sony has been listening to me complaining about this. Because it's been frequently lately.
- Now do full adaptive trigger and haptic functionality over BT on the computer!
  
  That already exists. It's just very few games actually use it. And yes, I do mean via BT. I have at least 2 that support everything but the microphone over Bluetooth. They are both from this year. Expedition 33 and I can't remember the other one because I didn't like it as much. I'll have to go through what I've played this year to find it because it does deserve props for the controller feature support.
  There's not a lot that support the triggers via wired connection, either, tho. But it does appear to be changing for the better with recent games. At least a lot are now supporting the basic button prompts and vibration in either case.
I first read that as "prevents pairing" and thought that was typical of Sony. But this looks positive.
Finally! This was a major pain in the ass. I use mine with a Vision Pro, a PS5 and a Gaming PC.
I use it to play minecraft bedrock on iPad, as my switch is not strong enough
This is great! I just wonder why it’s a system update and not a controller update.
- It's both
I am trying the beta but there are no games that support the low power feature.

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