A USB data cable gives DualSense a wired PC connection. Some supported PC games require USB for haptic feedback, so use this route when a wireless connection lacks the expected feature.
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How to check or set it up
- Choose a USB data cable and connect DualSense directly to the supported PC.
- Confirm the game’s own controller support, then check whether its haptic feature specifically requires USB.
- If input works but haptics do not, separate the game’s feature setting from the cable and PC connection.
Relevant documented relationships
| Model | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DualSense Wireless Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Bluetooth | 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11. A controller-enabled game or app is required. Mobile and Mac do not provide every haptic, microphone, or speaker function available on PC or PS5. | DualSense on PC, Mac and mobile — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30 |
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Official evidence and scope
- DualSense on PC, Mac and mobile — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
- Pair and connect DualSense with PS5 — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
- PS5: The Ultimate FAQ — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
Initial research dated 2026-10-30; later source additions are dated individually above. Basic input, advanced features, charging, and wake behavior are evaluated separately where the source addresses them. No hands-on test is claimed.
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