Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:41 +0000

Is Your PS4 Controller Compatible with PS5? This Myth Just Got Debunked! If you’re a proud PS5 owner who’s been holding onto your trusty PS4 controller, you’re not alone—and you’re about to get some encouraging news. For years, gamers suspected a simple truth: PS4 controllers aren’t compatible with PS5. But today, that long-standing myth is definitively debunked. The Old Belief: PS4 Controllers Don’t Work on PS5 For years, console compatibility enthusiasts believed that only official PS5 DPI (DualShock 5) controllers work seamlessly with the next-gen console. While the DualSense controller brings advanced features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, many PS4 controllers were assumed to be obsolete for PS5.