How To Connect PS4 Controller To PS4, PS5, or Switch

Connecting a PS4 controller to any of the consoles is not that much of a hassle as it follows simple manual steps. A controller can be connected to the PS4 or PS5 without much effort. For Nintendo Switch, you need a device called 8BitDo which is further explained in the article. Here’s our guide that features steps to connect your PS4 controller to PS4, PS5, and Switch.

How to Connect PS4 Controller to PS4

Connecting a PS4 to its respective console is very quick and easy. There are two ways to connect the controller to the console. Method one includes a Micro-USB and Method 2 includes Bluetooth connectivity. Follow these methods to connect your PS4 controller to the PS4 console:

Method One

1. Turn on your console.
2. Take a Micro-USB cable and plug its ends into the console and controller respectively.
3. Press and hold the PS button on the controller for 2-3 seconds until the light flashes.
4. You can now play wirelessly by removing the wire from your controller.

Method Two

1. On your PS4 console, go to the settings using your media device or by connecting the existing controller to the console using a wire.
2. Open Settings and scroll down to Devices.
3. In the Device section, open Bluetooth Devices.
4. Now, on your controller, press and hold the Share and the PS button and the same time for a few seconds.
5. Now on your console, your controller should show up in the Bluetooth Devices.
6. Select and pair it. Remove the wire.
7. Your Bluetooth profile gets automatically added to the console.

You can easily connect the PS4 Controller to the PS4 Console by following the steps above.

How to Connect PS4 Controller to PS5

It is possible to play games on PS5 consoles with a PS4 controller. These steps will help you to connect the PS4 controller to your PS5 console.:

1. Using your PS5 controller, open the Settings.
2. Scroll down to the Accessories and open it.
3. Under the General tab, open Bluetooth Accessories.
4. Now press and hold the Share and PS button on your console until the light flashes.
5. Your controller is now visible on the Bluetooth Accessories screes on your console.
6. Select it and pair.

The steps mentioned above are the quickest and simplest way using which you can connect your PS4 controller to your PS5 console.

How to Connect PS4 Controller to Switch

Pairing your PS4 controller to a Nintendo Switch will require you an 8BitDo wireless adapter. You can buy this wireless adapter from the internet. Follow the steps mentioned below to connect your PS4 controller to your Switch:

1. Connect the 8BitDo wireless adapter to your Switch.
2. Go to the Settings and scroll down to Controllers and Sensors and open it.
3. You need to turn on the Pro Controller Wired Connection.
4. Now click the button behind the 8BitDo wireless adapter.
5. Take your PS4 controller and click on the Share and the PS button at the same time for a few seconds.
6. A solid blue light will flash on the controller.
7. Your PS4 controller is now successfully paired with the Nintendo Switch.

It is one of the best and most reliable methods to connect a PS4 controller to a Switch.

That’s how you connect a PS4 controller to a PS4, PS5, or a Switch. Check out more game-related guides on our website.