PlayStation is set to broaden the horizons of its gaming ecosystem with an upcoming PS5 system update beta, allowing DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to remain paired simultaneously across up to four devices. This enhancement, currently rolling out to invited beta participants in select regions, promises to streamline the transition between PS5 consoles, PCs, Macs and mobile devices, ushering in a more fluid, platform‑agnostic gaming experience.
Traditionally, connecting a DualSense controller to a different device has meant re‑pairing via Bluetooth every time. The new beta update removes this friction by enabling you to register four distinct devices at once, each assigned to a dedicated slot on the controller.
To pair your DualSense or DualSense Edge controller with multiple devices, first disconnect any USB cable connected to your controller and ensure the light bar and player indicator are off. Then, press and hold the PS button together with your chosen action button (Triangle, Circle, Cross or Square) for more than five seconds, at which point the light bar and player indicators will flash twice. Next, enable Bluetooth on your device and select the option to add Bluetooth devices; when your controller appears, select it. The light bar will illuminate, and the player‑indicator LEDs will blink to show which slot (1 through 4) the device has been assigned to, completing the pairing process.
Once paired, switching between them requires only a hold of the PS button plus the relevant action button, i.e., Triangle, Circle, Cross or Square.
| Slot number | Button used | Player indicator lights | Connected Device (Example)** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 | PS button and Triangle button | One light on | PS5 |
| Slot 2 | PS button and Circle button | Two lights on | PS5 Pro |
| Slot 3 | PS button and Cross button | Three lights on | Windows PC |
| Slot 4 | PS button and Square button | Four lights on | iPhone |
The beta is presently limited to invited participants in select regions. Eligible players will receive an invitation email tomorrow, granting access to download and test the new features. Sony cautions that beta functionalities may evolve, or even be omitted, before the global release, slated for later this year.
In addition, Sony is previewing "Power Saver for Games," a mode that is designed to let supported games run with reduced performance and, in turn, lower power draw for a smaller environmental footprint. Although this option won’t appear in the beta, once it officially launches, you’ll be able to enable Power Saver, whereupon compatible titles will automatically scale back performance. If you choose not to activate it or if you play an unsupported game, the PS5 will maintain its standard performance and power usage.