Want to pair your DualSense controller to multiple devices at once?
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PauloRoberto
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That is exactly why videogames exist (as in, "I don't want to setup this bull*hit, do that for me, that's why I'm paying to use your ecosystem")!
Mibu no ookami
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Nishino is cooking.
I wonder if the DualSense will get a firmware update to allow it to connect to PS Link. I wonder if this is the case whether DualSense will get full feature set on PC through PS Link connection in addition to wired.
Or I'm reading into things and it will simply allow multiple Bluetooth pairings, which is still a win for those who want to use their controllers on both console and PC without having to unpair one and re-pair one.
Edit: Unless there is some hidden RF radio on the dualsense it's going to be the latter.
Or I'm reading into things and it will simply allow multiple Bluetooth pairings, which is still a win for those who want to use their controllers on both console and PC without having to unpair one and re-pair one.
Edit: Unless there is some hidden RF radio on the dualsense it's going to be the latter.
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Aenima
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If unpaired from the PS5, connect the controller with the cable to the PS5. press the PS button of the controller to turn it on and it will be auto paired. For some reason i also have dificulty to pair it without cable as well.
LavitzSlambert
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Yes, I do want that. Can we get less teasers and more results though?
kevboard
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interesting. I have 1 dualsense that's basically only used on PC, but if I have some friends over it would be nice if I could easily switch between both PC and PS5.
that's especially true due to how backwards ass Sony still does their controller pairing on console... GIVE ME A FUCKING PAIR BUTTON!!! I don't want to have a USB cable on my console at all times to pair shit to, and I also don't want to have to fiddle around with USB cables when I want to pair a controller!
on top of that I have 2 PS5s, so even without that 1 Dualsense I use primarily on PC, I still have to do that USB pairing shit from time to time simply to move controllers around from one ps5 to the other
that's especially true due to how backwards ass Sony still does their controller pairing on console... GIVE ME A FUCKING PAIR BUTTON!!! I don't want to have a USB cable on my console at all times to pair shit to, and I also don't want to have to fiddle around with USB cables when I want to pair a controller!
on top of that I have 2 PS5s, so even without that 1 Dualsense I use primarily on PC, I still have to do that USB pairing shit from time to time simply to move controllers around from one ps5 to the other
Why announce something like this earlier instead of just releasing the update?
The feature by itself is common in new Bluetooth devices so I wonder what this is actually for? Portal TV App ? PlayStation PC games getting a overhaul? Portal Table Top ? ( Wishful thinking
) Portal TV Stick Sidenote: I hope we're also getting updated controllers with PS Link & they allow direct connection to Portal for somewhat of a table top mode even though the screen is a little small for that but so is Switch.
Lol both our minds went to PS Link
Hold the PlayStation button & share button until the light starts blinking
Mibu no ookami
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Why announce something like this earlier instead of just releasing the update?
The feature by itself is common in new Bluetooth devices so I wonder what this is actually for? Portal TV App ? PlayStation PC games getting a overhaul? Portal Table Top ? ( Wishful thinking
Sidenote: I hope we're also getting updated controllers with PS Link & they allow direct connection to Portal for somewhat of a table top mode even though the screen is a little small for that but so is Switch.
They're definitely going to be pushing more PS Remote/Cloud support on TVs. Probably a lot to do with cloud streaming leaving beta soon.
Whether they release a Portal TV stick is another question. Should be easier to generally work with tv manufacturers to get the app on existing TVs and then the only burden becomes buying the controller.
PS Cloud with this update would allow you to sync your controller to your tv and a tablet or a Ps5 and a PC. It's actually a pretty meaningful value add.
Why announce this rather than just releasing the update? Because when you just release the update people ask why this stuff comes out of no where like the PS fighting stick.
I've mentioned before but the next 18 months are going to be really interesting for PlayStation. I think Nishino is in the kitchen cooking a lot of ecosystem stuff.
reinking
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Crayon
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Youd think that would be foolproof but I've had it not work, as well. Twice I had to hit the reset button on the back. I've never heard of anyone else having that. I also have problems pairing it wirelessly but seems semi-common.
kevboard
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...that doesn't work on PS5 my guy... that's the issue. the only way to connect a controller to a PS3/4/5 is through USB, and that's fucking retarded
Still strange to announce a QoL feature early especially when the feature would be more for other products rather than a PS5 feature.
Something else that comes to mind is that they will be focusing on user-base rather than unit sales going forward.
I believe Portal will be changing from a Device to an ecosystem/app.
It makes sense to call all the streaming situations Portal .
Aenima
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No, you can pair a dualsense to the PS5 using the bluetooth. But you need another controler or a TV remote that can control your PS5 to start the pairing proccess.
kevboard
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ok, that's even more annoying and slow than just getting a USB cable. if they made this a quick select function that's right there in the "Control Center" bar it would actually be useful. but the way it's implemented there seems more like a backup option if you can't find any USB cable that works.
but I guess I stand corrected... still tho, both ways are annoying. having a pair button or a very easy to access menu like on Switch would be way better than either of these
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Aenima
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Agree, probably why they releasing this update to keep the controller paired in multiple devices. Will see how it works as i use my Dualsense between my PC and PS5 and right now the pairing process is not as good as it could be.
Mibu no ookami
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Sony isn't tethered to PS5.
They announced the streaming functionality early for the PS Portal. They announced the PC PSVR2 adapter early as well.
The new fight stick works on PS5 and PC, untethered from day 1.
Sony is building a brand and a platform that is going to become more and more clear over the next year and a half. PS5 will be central to their platform unlike the XBS which is peripheral to Microsoft, but Sony realizes in today's age it makes no sense to shutout consumers across the board.
kevboard
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I wonder how many devices will be supported. my baby blue Dualsense could potentially be used on 2 PS5s and a PC... so 3 would be nice.
Boss Mog
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This would be very welcome as everytime I pair the dualsense with my PC, I need to use the usb cable to re-pair it with the PS5 and it's a pain in the ass. Plus I only have that one cable that came with the PS5 Pro that is usb c on both ends, if I lose it, I'm kinda fucked. I mean I could plug it in the back to a usb a port but the back of my system isn't readily accessible plus both usb a ports are in use.