PS4 controller will work with PS5, but not for PS5 games The DualShock 4 will be able to play PS4 games on PS5, but new games need DualSense controller. This switch from the PS4 to PS5 isn't the same. PS4 could very well be getting new games for the next 5 years. Exclusivity wise (and the reason I own a PS5) Sony wins. But technical wise Microsoft wins. 1TB SSD, Better GPU/CPU, Old controllers, 1440p support and more. If Sony didn't hav exclusives, there was no chance I had purchased a PS5. Play your favorite PS4 games on the PS5 with your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via your home broadband wired network. The same PlayStation Network account is required to connect both consoles. You'll find 'PS5 Remote Play' application on your PS4 screen. I know that the ps4 controller has basically been perfected to use with Cemu and I know they're working on making the ps5 one work flawlessly too. The only downside I can see of getting the ps4 controller is the fact that it uses a micro-USB cable instead of the ps5's USB-c cable and the fact that the gyro and triggers are a little last generation.

• You can use the PlayStation 4 DualShock controller on a PS5 — but only when playing PS4 games.
• However, you can use the PS4 controller with any PS5 game while doing remote play on your phone or tablet.
• You can connect your PS4 DualShock controller to a PS5 using a cable or Bluetooth connection.
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When the Sony PlayStation 5 debuted in November, it came with a ton of new and significant upgrades. Among them were 4K resolution, storage space, faster load times, and the DualSense controller. The DualSense is a departure from the Sony's usual controller brand, the DualShock.

You can still use a PS4 DualShock on your PS5, but only to play backwards compatible PS4 games. You can't use it to play PS5 games directly on the console.

However, you can use a DualShock controller to remotely play PS5 games on your phone, tablet, PC, or Mac through the Remote Play app.

For those who find the DualShock 4 more accessible - or those who simply don't want to buy new controllers -here's how to use your PS4 controller with the PS5 console and games.

How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS5 with a cable

1. Plug the micro USB cable for the PS4 DualShock controller into any available PS5 USB ports.

2. Turn your Ps5 on, and then press the PS button to turn on the DualShock 4.

3. When prompted, select which user is using the controller from a list of profiles.

How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS5 without a cable

1. Open the Settings menu on the PS home screen by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner.

2. Under Settings, scroll down until you see 'Accessories,' and click it.

3. In the Accessories menu, ensure that both Bluetooth and Accessories are turned ON.

4. Now, click on 'Bluetooth Accessories.'

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5. On the Bluetooth Accessories page, you'll see all connected devices that are registered to the console. Using the unconnected PS4 controller, hold down the share button and the PS4 logo button in the controller's center simultaneously until there's a flashing light. This means the DualShock is in pairing mode.

6. Once in pairing mode, the PS4 controller will appear under 'Accessories found' on the Bluetooth Accessories page. Using the controller that's already connected, scroll down to where you see 'Dualshock 4' and select it.

7. A prompt will appear asking, 'Do you want to register this Bluetooth accessory.' Choose 'Yes,' and wait for a colored light will show on the PS4 controller indicating pairing was successful.

How to use a PS4 controller to play PS5 games remotely on your phone, tablet, or computer

1. On your PS5, go to the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon.

2. Under the list of options, choose System.

3. Now click Remote Play.

4. Click the toggle next to Enable Remote Play to turn it on.

5. Put your PS5 in rest mode by going back to the main Settings menu and selecting System.

6. After choosing the Power Saving option, click Features Available in Rest Mode.

7. Enable the following two capabilities: Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.

8. Download the PlayStation Remote Play app for Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android if you don't have it already.

9. Launch the app on whatever device you are using and select the PS Remote Play option.

10. Choose Sign in to PSN and log in using the same credentials as you used on your PS5.

11. In the list of available devices, select your PS5.

12. On a computer, you can connect your Dualshock 4 controllers. On a phone or tablet, follow the prompts to connect the controller using your device's Bluetooth settings.

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As we sit on the cusp of the next-generation, there are plenty of questions about your games - including the idea of can you play PS5 games on PS4? When it comes to the next generation of PlayStation and Xbox, particularly this time around, there is a lot more confusion about cross-generation titles; those games that are launching on both generations, across them, or even just in the release window for PS5 and Xbox Series X. It's a confusing time.

When it comes to the question 'Can I play PS5 games on PS4?', there are actually a few answers. Let's explore them.

Can you play PS5 games on PS4? Technically no

Okay, so the short answer on this topic is, technically no, you can't play PS5 games on your PS4. Upcoming PS5 games that have been confirmed as PS5 exclusives - including the likes of God War: Ragnarok - will not be playable on PS4 whatsoever. These are titles that have been specifically built to take full advantage of the new PS5 features, including that super speedy SSD, fresh controller upgrade, and tasty graphical enhancements.

Some PS5 exclusives are also launching on PS4

But, there's a caveat to that. Some of the PS5 launch games - plus Horizon Forbidden West - have been confirmed for a simultaneous PS4 release. So, that means if you want to play the likes of Sackboy: A Big Adventure or Spider-Man: Miles Morales, you're in luck. There will be a PS4 version of these big PS5 games available.

Lots of games are launching across the generation gap

Another element of the whole PS5 games on PS4 conversation is that a lot of games are launching across PS4 and PS5 - including plenty getting free PS5 upgrades such as Fortnite, Marvel's Avengers, and even Cyberpunk 2077. So if you want to be cheeky, you can say you're playing a PS5 compatible game on your PS4 until you're ready to make the upgrade.

For more info on the PS5, check out the links below:

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