How to connect a PS5 controller to an iPhone

Mobile-gaming has taken a huge leap forward in recent years. With hardware accelerated ray tracing, more stable frame rates offered through Game Mode in iOS 18 and an impressive OLED display, gaming on the iPhone can look mighty pretty. The best iPhone games rival their console counterparts in a lot of cases, and there are plenty of free mobile games to dive into as well. As long as you have a good smartphone for gaming, you’ll have a blast. You can’t appreciate the graphics with your thumbs in the way though, and with precious little real estate already on the iPhone screen, touchscreen controls can also negatively impact your gameplay. For some games, like the indie-hit Balatro, on-screen controls make sense. But for most other mobile games, especially ones that require precision like Death Stranding or Call of Duty, playing with a controller is absolutely a must. 
PS5 DualSense controller
Bluetooth-enabled smartphone
USB-C cable
Here’s how to pair a PS5 DualSense controller directly to an iPhone both wired and wirelessly via Bluetooth. 
Connecting with a cable is pretty simple. You can use the USB-C cable that came with the controller. However if you’ve got an iPhone model older than the iPhone 15, you’ll need to use a USB-C to Lightning Cable or use an adapter. Simply plug one end into your phone and the other into your controller, and press the PS button. Assuming you boot up a compatible game, that’s all you need to do. 
Who needs cables when you can play wirelessly? If you’ve got the right tools, you can easily connect your PS5 controller to your iPhone via Bluetooth.
Step 1: Check first to see if your iPhone software is compatible. You can find this in the same place you see what version iPhone you have. If your iPhone is running iOS 14.5 or newer, you’re all set. 
Step 2: Next make sure the player indicator is turned off on your controller by pressing the PlayStation button until it turns off. If it’s plugged in, unplug it. 
Step 3: Then you’ll want to press and hold the Create and the PlayStation button at the same time until the light bar starts flashing blue. 
Step 4: Head to the Settings menu on the iPhone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Your controller should appear in Other Devices at the bottom as Dualsense Wireless Controller. Select it to connect.
Step 5: Once the light bar blinks and the player indicator lights up orange, you should be connected and ready for gaming on the go. Keep in mind though that the PS5 DualSense can only be connected to one device at a time. Each time you change devices, be prepared to go through this process all over again. 
Sucker Punch’s upcoming Ghost of Yotei promises yet another authentic dive into Japan’s rich history and culture. The first game, Ghost of Tsushima, was the PS4’s swansong thanks to its breathtaking visuals, novel approach to open world design, satisfying combat, and respect for history. That game is certainly worth experiencing first if you haven’t played it yet, but it won’t help prepare you for Ghost of Yotei beyond getting familiar with how the game is played.
This sequel takes place in a different time, location, and with a new protagonist. We don’t know everything about the plot, of course, but I have been able to pull together all the important historical and cultural details that Sucker Punch has highlighted as being focal points in the game. Let’s take a dive into the history and culture Ghost of Yotei aims to explore when it comes out on October 2. The biggest PS5 exclusive of the year is right around the corner, and millions of us are already sharpening our katanas in anticipation. Ghost of Yotei is the follow-up to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, which revolutionized the look and feel of open world games. Beyond being a visual masterpiece and featuring a rich story that honors the real history of Tsushima, the approach to game design was unlike anything we had seen before. This sequel looks to build upon all those factors, only now set hundreds of years in the future, with a new protagonist named Atsu on a quest for revenge. The only thing the wind can’t guide you to is the preload details, which is where I come in to make sure you can start your journey as soon as possible.
Ghost of Yotei release date
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