How to use the PlayStation 5 controller to play on Steam

PlayStation 5 owners can now use their PS5’s DualSense controller to play PC games Vapor (in windows). Valve’s latest Steam beta adds full DualSense support for all controller-enabled games by default, with no additional software or configuration required.

DualSense support on Steam was inevitable – the app supports over 200 controller options, including many Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 controllers, but getting near-perfect compatibility on Steam so soon after PS5’s launch doesn’t stop there. be exciting. After all, the PS5 controller is arguably one of the best controls on any system.

I still think it’s worth it wait before buying the PS5 (also, not many have itn another option, due to the low stock of the console), but I have something to confess: I bought one, and the best thing about the console is the DualSense control. It’s well built, the buttons are good, and the levers have good tension, but it’s the rumble either reply tactile control e adaptive triggers what hooked me.

Unfortunately, DualSense’s adaptive triggers, which can simulate additional stress based on in-game actions, are the only feature Steam doesn’t support. However, the controller gyro, touchpad, and haptic vibration will work for all controller-enabled Steam games without the need for developer patches.

How to set up your PlayStation 5 controller on Steam

Before you can use the PS5 controller, you need to opt for the beta version of the Steam client. (The update should arrive at the stable and final version soon as well, if you don’t mind waiting a little longer.)

1. Open Steam, then go to Vapor > Setting > Bill.
2. Click on “Change“in the section”Take part in the Beta“.
3. Choose “Steam beta client“From the drop-down menu, then click” OK “.
4. Choose “Reiniciar Steam“To apply the update.

With Steam updated, it’s time to connect the controller to the PC. You need to connect it via a USB-C cable (the charging cable included with your PS5 works for that), or you can also connect it to your PC via Bluetooth by following these steps:

1. On your Windows PC, go to Setting > devices > Bluetooth and other devices and make sure that “Bluetooth“It is enabled.
2. On the controller, press and hold the “PS“+”To share”At the same time until the LED flashes blue.
3. Back in your PC’s Bluetooth settings, click “Add Bluetooth or another device“And select”Bluetooth“.
4. Click the control in the list of available devices.
5. You will know that you are connected when the PS5 controller LED stops blinking and a Windows notification will appear saying “Wireless controller ready for use”.

Once your DualSense control is connected to Windows, open Steam and wait for the app to recognize the control. When the DualSense is connected a Steam notification will appear. Your Steam games can now be played with the PS5 controller, and you can use it to control the app while in Steam’s Big Picture mode. [The Verge]