Can you use the DualSense controller on PS4?
The DualSense cannot be used with the PS4. If you connect the controller to the system with a USB-C cable, it will charge but the PS4 will not recognize any button presses. If you connect it to the console via bluetooth, the system recognizes the controller and lists it as “Wireless Controller” in bluetooth devices, but you still cannot use it to play games. Oddly, though, the DualSense works natively with the PS3 if you still have one lying around. If you are desperate to play PS4 games with your new controller, there is a strategy you can try.
Using remote play
This is a roundabout method for playing PS4 games, but it is the only way to use your new DualSense PS5 controller with your PlayStation 4. The DualSense can connect to a PC with or via Bluetooth, and you can use PS4 remote play on your PC. You can use any controller you want with PS4 Remote Play, so you can technically use DualSense to control your PS4 that way.
Simply download the PS4 Remote Play app to your PC, pair your console with the app, and then start streaming. If the controller is properly connected to your wired or wireless computer, you will be able to remotely operate your PS4 with your new controller. The experience isn't ideal, especially if you don't have a solid internet connection, but it's the only way to play PS4 games with a DualSense controller.
This method also works on iOS and Android devices with the PS4 Remote Play app, but your experience may vary on a mobile device. You may also have difficulty connecting the controller to your mobile device, as DualSense is not officially supported on iOS and Android.
