PC gamers have been able to use DualSense controllers to play their favorite games for a while now, but if you've ever wanted to upgrade to Sony's two-tone pad, it hasn't been possible unless you own a PS5. .
Currently, there is no official method to update your PS5 drivers on PC or Mac, which is a shame as the DualSense has received several updates since its release. However, a new leak suggests that is about to change.
Spotted by ResetEra, a now-deleted User License Agreement was found on Sony's website for a "DualSense Firmware Updater", which was selected via a Google cache. It is mostly filled with the usual legal terms, but this agreement explicitly mentions an application in the Windows and MacOS version.
No release date is mentioned, although the document is dated April 2022, so it is expected to be released soon.
Many gamers have expressed their hope that Sony will release a wireless PC adapter for the DualSense, similar to the DualShock 4. Currently, you can use the DualSense wirelessly if your PC supports Bluetooth connections, but otherwise you'll be stuck with a wireless connection. by cable. Worse yet, you can only take advantage of the controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers while plugged in because wireless doesn't support those features.
The increase in PC support is hardly surprising given Sony's recent push to the platform. Big releases like God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn have already made the jump, with Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on the way. If the Nvidia GeForce Now leak we saw in September is correct, which has become increasingly accurate, expect other big names like Returnal, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Ghost of Tsushima and even more to join them.
Currently, a small selection of PC games support the advanced features of DualSense. Recent big hits like GhostWire: Tokyo, Rainbow Six Extraction, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade all feature DualSense support, but it's still rare. Still, being able to upgrade the DualSense, even if you don't have a PS5, is good news.
Update your DualSense on PS5
If you play games on PS5, updating your PS5 controller is a simple process. Major PS5 firmware updates usually include a DualSense update as well, so don't delay downloading them. Once the console is installed and restarted, a message will appear on the screen asking you to update the DualSense in use. Alternatively, you can delay this prompt for 24 hours, if you have little time to play.
Simply connect the DualSense to your PS5 via a USB-C charging cable, tap "Update Now" and follow the onscreen instructions. When you're done, unplug the controller and you're ready to go.
If you want to manually check that the DualSense is up to date, you can go to Settings > Accessories > Drivers. Once there, you will see "Wireless Controller Device Software" which tells you if it is up to date.