The PS5’s DualSense can now be connected to other devices simultaneously

We can all agree on something. The PlayStation 5’s DualSense is the best controller of the ninth generation. Designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) exclusively for the PS5, it’s the only “standard” controller on the market with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. The first feature makes shooting and driving games more realistic. The second, ideal for feeling the vibration of the game at an unprecedented level.

It replaced the DualShock 4 of the PlayStation 4, which stood out, for better and worse, for its huge light on the back and its battery, which was not the most durable of its time. Sony called it DualSense because it fulfilled immersive functions, thanks to haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and its ability to stimulate the player’s senses.

Continuing with other of its differential elements, it also integrated a speaker in the middle of the “PS” button and the integrated microphone, also new. In addition, it included a button on the right called “Share” to take screenshots and recordings during games. Something that the main accessory of the Xbox Series X|S also has.

However, not everything was good with the DualSense, as the entire generation had been characterized by being the least compatible controller with other platforms. A feature that responds to the historically closed ecosystem that PlayStation has always had. However, Sony has given in to requests from gamers, especially those on PC.

DualSense and DualSense Edge paired with multiple devices simultaneously

The latest PlayStation 5 system update has introduced a new feature that allows the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to pair on multiple devices simultaneously, making it easy to switch between them without always needing to pair them. The DualSense Edge controllers are the professional version of the standard model.

Sony has explained that many PS5 controllers are designed to be compatible with various devices, such as PCs, Macs, and mobile devices, as compatibility on multiple platforms creates a “more flexible and fluid” gaming experience.

The Japanese multinational has also pointed out that up to four devices can now be registered simultaneously, one for each action button, and easily switch between them from the controller.

How to pair the DualSense to another system?

To pair the controller with multiple devices, the user has to press a combination of the PS button and one of the action buttons (triangle, circle, crosshair, or square) for five seconds, until the light bar and player indicator flash twice.

This allows a device to be assigned to the slot of your choice via Bluetooth. In case the controller has a USB cable connected, it is necessary to disconnect it before pairing and make sure that the light bar and player indicator on the controller are turned off.

To switch devices, simply press the PS button and the action buttons corresponding to a slot for three seconds, whether the controller is on or not. With this function, Sony aims to avoid having to pair its controls every time the user wants to change devices, which can be a cell phone or a computer.

New PS5 system update includes DualSense wireless controller pairing across multiple devices. Live tomorrow.

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— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 16, 2025

New DualSense Power Saving Mode

Similarly, the Japanese company has also added a new power-saving mode for titles, allowing PS5 games to run with lower power consumption and reduce environmental impact. To date, there is no official communication from the company regarding this.

This option will appear in the settings menu, with the name “energy saving”. Future updates to video games such as Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Demon’s Souls, and Ghost of Yotei (October 2, 2025) will support this feature. It is expected that more installments will be added to this list sooner rather than later.

The update that introduces these new features began to be distributed this Wednesday, and can be installed directly from the system settings of the video console. Even the PlayStation 5 itself warns that this new update takes less than five minutes.