If you want to use a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with compatible games and applications from a PC or Mac, you can do it through Bluetooth or with a compatible micro-USB cable.DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller CompatibilitySTEP 1: Activate pairing mode of DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllerSTEP 2: Connect the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via BluetoothGames and applications compatible with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller
If you want to use a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with compatible games and applications from a PC or Mac, you can do it through Bluetooth or with a compatible micro-USB cable.
DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller Compatibility
You can connect a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to a Windows PC via Bluetooth or a compatible micro-USB cable. Bluetooth compatibility depends on the hardware of the equipment. Follow these instructions to try to establish a Bluetooth connection. If you can't pair your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with your computer, connect it via microUSB to control compatible games and applications.
Apple computers with macOS Catalina or later are compatible with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Bluetooth connections.
STEP 1: Activate pairing mode of DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller
To connect the wireless controller via Bluetooth, you will first have to activate the pairing mode:
- Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on the wireless controller at the same time.
- The rear light bar on the wireless controller will start to flash once pairing mode is activated.
STEP 2: Connect the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via Bluetooth
- On the computer, go to Bluetooth settings and turn on Bluetooth connectivity.
- Select the option to search for new devices and choose [Wireless Controller].
You can now use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications.
Games and applications compatible with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller
You can use your wireless controller to play games streamed from the PS4 using the Remote Play app on PC or Mac. You can also stream a wide range of PlayStation games to your PC with a PS Now subscription.
You can use the wireless controller with compatible games and applications on your PC or Mac. Visit the developer's website to check if a game or an application is compatible with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.