PlayStation Accessories: So you can control and update your PS5 controller from Windows.

While the PlayStation 5 is one of the best-selling consoles, it’s not turning its back on computer gamers. The proof of this is that some of his Exclusive titles available for Windows. And for many years this has been possible use DualSense controller with a computer, with or without cables. Now it will be much easier for you, as the application has become available to users. PlayStation Accessories. Its function will help you Control and customize your PS5 controller if you are going to use it to play games on your computer.

Until now, you could connect a PlayStation controller to a Windows PC by simply connecting the two devices. via Bluetooth. But if you wanted to customize your gaming experience, you had to turn to third-party apps. But from here on, things change. If you need to take advantage of all the features that your DualSense Controller and DualSense Edge On a Windows PC, you can do this using your official app.

So, besides link your ps5 controller to your computer, you can customize its operation, response sensitivity, button and trigger behavior, and even update firmware DualSense controller. Let’s take a look at what it offers and what the app consists of.

What is the PlayStation Accessories app?

Accessible for Windows 10 and Windows 11application PlayStation Accessories was recently announced by Sony on the official PlayStation account. Although it is actually an application that already existed before, as evidenced by its changelog. However, in addition to the name change, it includes new features that will delight those who play. Windows Games with DualSense or DualSense Edge Controller from PlayStation.

According to Sony, the app is designed to “update firmware your command and fully configure the controller DualSense Edge wireless connection from your PC.” Otherwise, the controller’s connection to the PC remains the same. You can “use a USB cable or do it via Bluetooth.” Once the controller is connected to the PC from the app, you can make the necessary changes, such as: update firmware or configure their behavior.

Sorry, there is some fine print. If you have DualSense Edge Controlleryou will be able to get the most out of PlayStation Accessories App. However, in the case of DualSense controllers, you can only update the firmware. Or so the official app page indicates. It is worth remembering that the DualSense controller is the one that comes by default on the PlayStation 5. DualSense Edge Controllermuch more expensive, this is the one that Sony put up for sale and which in principle offers better performance being more durable.

What is this new app for?

We’ve already seen that with the PlayStation Accessories app you can update firmware your PS5 controllers from your computer. You’ll also see their charge level. And if you have a DualSense Edge controller, you can do a lot more with the app. For starters, you can “customize button and joystick settings” and save them to your own profile. Once created, you can use shortcuts to switch profiles depending on what game you are playing on Windows. It is possible save a maximum of four profiles. And they are saved directly on the controller itself. “Even on another computer or mobile device.”

In particular, adjustments you can make from the application they:

• Button assignment
• Joystick sensitivity
• Trigger Dead Zone
• Vibration intensity and trigger effect

If you prefer, you can use the PlayStation Accessories app change button assignment by default. This way, you can play the game your way, rather than adapting to the buttons assigned by the game itself. On the other hand, you will have the opportunity adjust sensitivity joystick “for speed up or slow down movement or vision your character.” And also adjust the dead zone to “more precisely control your character’s movement or look.” You will find up to six sensitivity curves. For more information on customizing the DualSense Edge controller, visit the official page.

You can also customize dead zone trigger. This will prevent actions in the game from being activated if you hold the controller tightly and you accidentally pressed rear buttons. And finally, you will be able to determine the vibration intensity and the actuation effect of the DualSense Edge controller. Even disable these features if they are unpleasant to you.