This step-by-step guide will show you the quickest and easiest way to play your favorite PC games with a PS4 DualShock 4 controller.

If you prefer the familiar feeling of a Sony controller like PS4's DualShock 4 or PS5's DualSense, you can easily pair those with your PC to play games.

Knowing how to connect a PS4 controller to PC lets you play PC games using your DualShock controller. There are a few options including Bluetooth, Steam, and a program called DS4Windows.

How to connect PS4 controller to PC - we show you everything you need to know about connecting the DualShock 4 controller to your PC.

There are a few different ways you can connect your PS4 controller to your PC. We cover each way and the advantages of each. Here's how to do it.

How to use a PS4 DualShock 4 to play PC games The PS4's controller is recognized by Windows right out of the box, but existing games don't automatically work with the gamepad. Here's how to fix that.