The PS5 DualSense controller is a "game changer" in the currently evolving crossover world of mobile-console gaming. Due to the PS5 DualSense controller's impressive technology, players can now connect their gaming pads to the iPhone for a much better gaming experience while playing mobile games and more.
Moreover, the PS5 DualSense can be connected to the iPhone and most Bluetooth-supporting mobile devices. By following the proper steps, users can enjoy the full benefits of owning a PS5 DualSense controller. Connecting the PS5 DualSense to the iPhone or any Bluetooth-supporting device is easy once you know the basics. Above all, this guide is perfect for gamers looking to try out the feature.
Prerequisites
The process of connecting your DualSense to the iPhone is relatively easy, but there are some requirements to follow.
- First, you need an iPhone/iPad and a Sony DualSense controller.
- Your iPhone needs to be on iOS version 14.5 or later.
- Your Bluetooth needs to be connected to both the iPhone and PS5 DualSense controller.
Steps To Connect
- Open your iPhone and head over to the Settings app.
- Once open, make sure the Bluetooth on the device is toggled on.
- On your PS5 controller, hold the PS button(middle) and Share button (top-left) simultaneously on your DualSense controller until your trackpad's LED flashes.
- Check your list of available devices and click on the DualSense controller.
Now that you've followed these steps accordingly, you should have a connection between your iPhone and DualSense controller giving you access to many compatible games from the App Store and the Apple Arcade.
Many games benefit heavily from external controllers to provide a more immersive experience. The controls and mappings vary slightly for different games and are determined by the developers for the individual games; however, the share button is the universal constant. Pressing the share button takes a screenshot of the device, and double-tapping it saves a video that can be shared.
Besides the share button, which is a great way to record and share your gameplay, the DualSense controller offers a customization option that lets you re-map your controls separately for every app, disable haptic feedback, disable videos, and disable screenshots.
How To Customize Your Controller
- Open the settings app on your phone.
- Open general in settings.
- Click on game controller in general.
- Make the relevant changes to suit your preferences.
Sony's DualSense offers an immersive experience with its haptic feedback making players feel like they're in the game. It makes holding a gun in Call of Duty and drawing a bow in a game like Horizon: Forbidden West more realistic. DualSense brings a new dimension and feels to the ever-evolving mobile gaming world. Although the use of most buttons is allowed, there isn't much more functionality besides basic haptic and feedback, as there isn't a large enough number of players to justify the developers adding more features. Regardless, this may be subject to change in the future.