The DualSense wireless controller is a new device that improves stability, performance, and connectivity. Updates also address known issues with controller functionality and compatibility.

To update your DualSense wireless controller’s firmware, you can either update it through your PlayStation 5 console or a Windows PC. We’ll walk you through both methods in detail.

How to Update a DualSense Controller via PS5

To update your DualSense wireless controller, you must first connect it to your PlayStation 5 console. By default, your PS5 will display an update prompt whenever there’s a new update available. To update your controller, follow these steps: 1. Open the PlayStation 5 system software. 2. Locate the “Update” tab and click on it. 3. Scroll down and click on the “DualSense Wireless Controller” link in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. 4. Click on the “Update Now” button to start the update process.

  1. Open the PlayStation App on your PS5
  2. Select “Settings” from the top left corner of the screen
  3. Scroll down to “Inputs” and select “PS4”
  4. Scroll down to “Inputs” and select “Wake up PS5”

Do not disconnect your controller during the update process. Doing so could corrupt the controller’s firmware and render it unusable. ..

If you want to install the update right away, select Update Now. Your PS5 will remind you to install the update after 24 hours. ..

  1. Open the Settings console on your PS5.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and select “Update Controller Software.”
  3. Select the latest update for your DualSense wireless controller from the list, and then press “Update.”

Please update your controller!

While you’re at it, update your PlayStation 5’s system software for the best results. Go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and select Update System Software.

How to Update a DualSense Controller via PC

DualSense wireless controllers are great for gaming on a Windows PC or using Remote Play on a PS4. By using the Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller, you can update its firmware and make it more compatible with Sony’s PlayStation 5 game console.

DualSense controllers are not compatible with Mac, iPhone, or Android devices. If you own a DualSense controller and do not have a PC or a PS5, ask permission to update it on someone else’s computer or console.

Keep Your DualSense Wireless Controller Up-to-Date

DualShock 5 owners should install updates when notified by their PlayStation 5, and should only search for updates manually if they experience persistent DualSense-related issues or use the controller primarily on a PC. ..

If you’re having trouble connecting your PlayStation 5 controller to your console, it may be because there are no new updates or the DualSense has been reset to factory defaults. If that’s the case, hard-reset the DualSense to its defaults by pressing and holding down the power button and then selecting “reset” from the menu.