including the PlayStation 4's signature DualShock 4 controller, can be paired to either a PS4 or PS5 with either the traditional plug format or through the convenience of a Bluetooth connection.

It can be very frustrating when your PS4 controller won’t connect to the console. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to get your controller working again.

Even though many have moved on to the PS5, there are still plenty of reasons to keep your PS4, or at least the controller, up and running. Issues aside, we can’t overstate the convenience of ...

Technically you can use a PS4 controller on PS5, just not that well and not without a whole load of frustrating limitations. Realistically you'll really want a PS5 DualSense controller instead ...