Do you need a ps5 controller to play ps5 games?

If you have a PS5 disc inserted, and you're trying to use a PS4 controller, then it simply won't work, you'll need the PS5 DualSense. For context, you'll know it hasn't worked as the PS5 will generate the following message: “Can't use the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to play PS5 games.”

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2024-02-17 03:09:17

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Can i use a ps4 controller for ps5?
A PlayStation 4 pad can be used on the PlayStation 5, but it can only be used in conjunction with PS4 games on the PS5. If you have a PS5 disc inserted, and you're trying to use a PS4 controller, then it simply won't work, you'll need the PS5 DualSense.
2024-02-15 20:51:19

Is there a way to play ps5 games without a ps5?
PS Remote Play is available on Android smartphones and tablets, iPhone or iPad, Windows PC and Mac, as well as your PS5 and PS4 consoles. Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required.
2024-02-15 05:49:15

Do you have to update ps5 to play ps4 games?
Playing PS4 game discs on a PS5 console with a disc drive
Insert the PS4 game disc. You may need to download an update. Select the game hub from your Games home. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.
2024-01-11 23:55:45

Can ps5 pro play ps4 games?
PS4 only games
While the majority of PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles, below is a list of PS4 games that are playable on PS4 only. On PlayStation™Store, PS4 games that are not playable on the PS5 console will be marked with 'Playable on: PS4 only'. Just Deal With It!
2023-08-26 06:55:28

Will ps5 ever play ps2 games?
You cannot play PS2 disk-based games on the PS5 because the disks are not compatible with the Playstation 5. However, if you pay for a PlayStation Now subscription, you'll be able to play a wide variety of digital PlayStation 2 games on your PS5.
2023-01-23 15:29:09

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