DualSense can be paired to Steam Deck as a Bluetooth or USB gamepad for supported games. Steam Input and each game determine mappings and advanced-feature behavior.
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How to check or set it up
- Pair DualSense over Bluetooth or connect it to Steam Deck with a USB data path.
- Open Steam Input configuration for the game and check its controller support.
- Test touchpad, gyro, haptics, and prompts separately; basic input alone does not prove those functions.
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 | Check game and feature support | Pair and connect DualSense with PS5 — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30 |
| DualSense Wireless Controller | Direct console input | Not supported | See source | This is not supported as a directly connected primary PS4 console controller. | PS5: The Ultimate FAQ — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30 |
| 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 |
| DualSense Wireless Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Bluetooth | macOS Big Sur 11.3 or later. 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 |
| DualSense Wireless Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Bluetooth | iOS or iPadOS 14.5 or later. 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 |
| DualSense Wireless Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | tvOS 14.5 or later. 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. This record covers Bluetooth only. A USB-C port does not by itself establish a USB input route. | DualSense on PC, Mac and mobile — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30 |
| DualSense Wireless Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Bluetooth | Android 12 or later. 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
- Pair and connect DualSense with PS5 — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
- PS5: The Ultimate FAQ — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
- DualSense on PC, Mac and mobile — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
- Steam Input documentation — Valve, checked 2026-10-30
- Steam Input Devices — Valve, 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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