Bluetooth Adapters, PS4, and DualSense
The PS5 controller doesn’t just work with the PS4, so you must pick up a Bluetooth adapter. This will usually come in the form of a USB device which needs to be plugged into the PS4. The adapter then pairs with the PS5 controller, via Bluetooth, while the PS4 recognizes the adapter as a generic Bluetooth controller. Many different adapters will allow this functionality; however, make sure you’re looking for PS4 compatibility and also DualSense support. An adapter may not be compatible with PS5, which is fine, but the important part is making sure an adapter is compatible with PS4 and the DualSense controller. Set up using an adapter can vary, but in general, the process is largely the same. For the purposes of this article, we’ll talk about using Mayflash’s Magic-S Pro adapter because it meets the criteria laid out above.
How to Connect a PS5 Controller to a PS4 Console
Once you’ve got an adapter, all you’ll need is your PS4 and your DualSense controller. Getting your controller working will only take a few seconds.
Limitations Using PS5 Controller With PS4 Console
Major features of the DualSense controller won’t be usable on PS4. This means that haptic feedback and adaptive triggers won’t work when using your DualSense on PS4. Furthermore, your mileage may vary with functionality like holding the PlayStation button when your console is off to turn your console on. Though, you won’t have any trouble using all the standard features of your controller to play games, so no need to worry about being at a disadvantage.
