After getting excited about the PlayStation 5’s backward compatibility with existing PlayStation 4 games, another question arises: is the DualShock 4 controller also compatible with the next generation console? Find out if you can connect a PS4 controller to a PS5 and get some additional information, read on.
- DualShock 4 and PS5
- Other compatibility questions
- Videogame
- See also: Connecting ps5 controllers to ps4
DualShock 4 and PS5
DualShock 4 is PS4’s wireless controller and has some really cool features, such as motion detection via a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer, and the ability to match its light bar with the character among other things. checked in the game. But does DualShock 4 fit PS5? That depends . Supported PS4 games can be played with this controller on PS5 . Like, for example, some PS VR games while everything else requires a PlayStation Move controller. On the other hand, DualShock 4 is not compatible with PS5 gamesand you need the new PS5 controller called DualSense. According to Sony, there is a reason behind this decision. On the official blog, the team argues that “PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features we are bringing to the platform, including the capabilities of the DualSense wireless controller.”
Other compatibility questions
Now that the controller compatibility question has been resolved, you may be wondering what is happening to the other PS4 accessories and even if all PS4 games are supported on the PS5.
=== Connecting other existing PS4 peripherals and accessories ==
When it comes to other PS4 peripherals and accessories, here’s what Sony said:
- PS Move motion controllers and PlayStation VR aim controller are compatible with PS VR games supported on PS5.
- The PS4 camera will work for supported PS VR games (this requires a PlayStation Camera adapter, at no additional cost).
- Officially licensed flying, arcade, and flight sticks are compatible with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
- Official PlayStation licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games.
Headsets, the Platinum headset as well as the Gold Wireless Headset and third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack are compatible with PS5.
Videogame
PS5 is marketed having backwards compatibility with most PS4 games. However this does mean that there are some titles that are not supported, the list includes:
- Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One
- Joe’s Diner
- Shadow Complex Remastered
- Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
- Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India
- Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China
- Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia
- Robinson: The Journey
- DWVR
- Hitman Go: Definitive Edition
- Just Deal With It!
- Shadwen
- Risk
- Space Junkies
- Werewolves Within
- Star Trek Bridge Crew (PSVR)
- TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2
- We Sing
Sony also points out that there may be “some errors” and even “unexpected behavior” when playing supported PS4 titles. Not all features of those games may be available
