Pair Your PS5 and Xbox One Controllers with Laptops or Desktops

March 4, 2021 ReachingWorld

Gaming on Xbox One and PlayStation has completely revolutionized the way user performs and interacts. With incredible features like real-time communication, multiplayer gameplay, and bespoke graphics that boost realism, there’s no surprise if you also love Xbox One and Play Station experience. However, there’s no denying an excellent controller levels up your play to significant heights. The ergonomically crafted and ideally adapted custom controllers allow you to have an elevated gaming experience.

Modern gaming controllers allow you to pair them with your phone, laptop, desktop, tablet, or anywhere else you want. The Xbox One and PlayStation Consoles come with an excellent game controller with it. If you want to play your favorite games on your laptop or desktop because you are sick of touch screen controls on your tablet or phone, then try using custom Xbox One and PS5 controllers. You can easily pair your controllers with desktops or laptops to enjoy an ecstatic gaming feel.

Pairing a PS5 Controller with Windows 10

The best way to use your PS5 Controller with windows 10 laptop or desktop is to plug it with a cable. You all need a spare USB-A port on your computer to use the USB-C to USB-A cable.

If you likely prefer a wireless connection, use Bluetooth to establish one. But make sure your computer has a Bluetooth receiver. In another case, bring a Bluetooth dongle for a minimal price, pair it with your computer and enjoy a wireless connection.

Steps to connect the PS5 controller:

Type Bluetooth at the bottom left of the taskbar into your Windows search box after starting your Windows 10 computer.
Select Bluetooth and other devices settings. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device and then select Bluetooth.
Pick up your controller and, at the same time, hold down the Create button and the central PlayStation button for around three seconds.
The light bar on the controller will begin to blink at a fast pace, which means it is in pairing mode.
Now, you will see a Wireless Controller pop up in the Add a device list. Click on it to pair.
While the PS5 controller will pair and is configurable in some games, you may figure out there are no configuration options with others. Using Steam will help you get around that problem.

Pairing a PS5 DualSense Controller with Steam

It is easy to pair the DualSense controller with Steam as it offers support for the same. Steam will detect any controller you have paired, and here’s how to get it working:

Click on the Steam at the top left once you open Steam. Click settings and select Controller.
Now, select General Controller Settings and check the box next to PlayStation Configuration Support.
You will see the PS5 controller listed under the Detected Controllers option. Click on it to calibrate and set up preferences.
Launch your game when you are ready to play by clicking on View and select Big Picture Mode in Steam.

Pairing an Xbox Controller with Windows 10

Plug your Xbox controller into your computer with windows 10 with a USB-C to USB-A cable, same as in PS5, and start using it the right way. But to keep it wireless, there are two options with the Xbox controller.

Purchase an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10. This plugs directly into a USB port on your desktop or laptop to have the best experience. It doesn’t only support up to eight controllers simultaneously. However, it also offers wireless stereo sound support that allows you to plug a headset into your controller’s port. This option is excellent and offers a faster and more reliable connection than Bluetooth.

Steps to pair with Adapter:

Connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter to your computer and turn it on by pressing the Xbox button on the controller.
Now press and hold the Pair button on the adapter to turn on the flashlight.
Following this, press and hold the Pair button on the top of the Xbox controller next to the USB-C port to keep the flashing light on.
When the Xbox button’s light on your controller is continuously on, that means it is successfully paired.

To save your money, pair your controller via Bluetooth and follow similar pairing PS5 with Bluetooth.

Configuring an Xbox controller with the Xbox Accessories App or Steam

If you find your controller is not configurable in some games using Bluetooth, switch to configuring with Xbox Accessories App.

If you don’t have an Xbox Accessories App, download and install it on Windows 10 device from the Microsoft Store.
Use a cable to plug your Xbox wireless controller into your computer.
Open the App, and it will automatically update your controller.
Click Configure and New Profile to invert and swap sticks, remap buttons and turn off vibrations as you like.

Using Steam to configuring Xbox wireless controller:

Open Steam, select settings, and choose controller.
Click on General Controller Settings and check the Xbox Configuration Support box.
The Xbox One controller will display in the list of detected controllers. Click on it to set up preferences.
Click View and select Big Picture Mode in Steam to launch the game when you are ready to play.

Pairing your controller with an Android device or an iPhone

If you want to connect your controller with an Android phone or tablet, you can quite easily pair a PS5 DualSense Controller or an Xbox Wireless Controller. The criteria to do so may slightly differ depending on your device.

However, neither the PS5 DualSense Controller nor an Xbox Wireless Controller can be connected with an iPad or iPhone. They cannot connect with Bluetooth, and they don’t appear as discoverable devices in some software versions. To connect controllers, users need to download the correct iOS version, and then they will be able to use Apple Arcade for endless gaming options.

To wrap up

Prepare to get an edge over your competitors in the middle of an intense battle by pairing or configuring your wireless controllers with your favorite device. The excellent configurations of the PS5 DualSense Controller or an Xbox Wireless Controller help you experience gaming like never before.