In the days of old, you had to have a PS5 console to facilitate PS5 controller updates. Now, however, you can update the firmware of your PS5 controller with a firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller installed on your Windows 11 and 10 devices. If you like PC gaming with a PS5 controller, you technically no longer need a console.
We’ve seen many instances recently of the whole glamorized PlayStation console gaming experience slowly being ported to PC. Essentially, many gamers prefer the increased customizability and ease of access of PC gaming, but they also prefer the feel of a PlayStation 5 controller to the usual W, A, S, and D keyboard setup. The only issue was that before, you had to have a PS5 console, even if all you wanted to do was use the controller for your PC. PS5 consoles are far from the most affordable consoles on the market, so buying an entire console for the controller seems a bit preposterous.
Why, I hear you asking, would you have to have a console if all you needed was the controller? Because firmware. Firmware updates for PS5 controllers were historically only possible through the interface of a PS5 console. That’s why this is such big news. With the launch of the new PS5 controller firmware app, Sony is basically saying, ‘We see you, PC gamers who like the feel of our controllers. We see you, and we’ve got your back.’
Now, for the technical details and specifics: In order to use the new Firmware Updater for DualSense Wireless Controller app, you need to be running Windows 11, or alternatively, a 64-bit build of Windows 10. You also have to make sure that your system has at least 10MB of storage available, although if you’re a hardcore gamer, you’ll likely have external space in spades. Your system also has to be at least 1024 x 768 on the display resolution scale and have an available USB port; once you’ve verified that you’ve got all the above in tow, head over to the PlayStation website for steps on how to download the new app.
On the subject of Windows 11, there’s a new update! Check out the particulars and most important changes in Windows 11 build 22598.
