Putting ray tracing and faster loading times aside, the DualSense controller is still the PS5’s biggest standout upgrade. Even though the controller does work on PC, Sony only backs its full feature support when the device is connected through a cable.
For years, players and third-party developers have been working around that restriction, finding ways for PC users to enjoy every DualSense capability over wireless—just as they do on the PS5. Now, thanks to a major new update for DSX, a third-party tool that expands what you can do with DualSense on PC, that goal is finally within reach.
DSX has been used for some time to give people tighter control over the DualSense, including creating custom user profiles, going deeper with adjustments for the controller’s different dials, accessing its LEDs, and more. With the newest update, haptics and Bluetooth audio can now run when the controller is used wirelessly—meaning you no longer have to rely on a cable.
As reported by Digital Foundry, the v3.2 update—currently available as a beta—adds this capability to DSX. It appears to work by creating a “Virtual DualSense” that can interpret native DualSense signals from supported games.
Although the feature is still labeled beta, it’s limited to players who own both the DSX app on Steam and the DSX+ DLC. The base app costs £7.15/$8, while the DLC is an additional £3.59/$4, though a bundle option is available with a small discount.
Of course, to make any of this work, DSX needs to be running in the background whenever you want to use DualSense features wirelessly. Still, according to the patch notes, this update lets you start the app manually outside of Steam—though only for 28 straight days. After that point, you’ll need to sign in to Steam to keep using the workaround.
Yes, it’s a bit of a complicated—and somewhat costly—setup, but it ultimately lets you use your DualSense controller on PC while keeping the same standout features that made it special in the first place.
And because there isn’t an official DualSense dongle, you’ll have to rely on software options like DSX to get there. Alternatively, you may want to build your own Raspberry Pi adapter.