Sony intends to replace its wi-fi PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers to permit them to pair with a number of units directly, the corporate announced on X.
The submit did not embrace something in the best way of particulars, nonetheless, however did point out the replace can be out “later this yr.”
“Need to pair your DualSense controller with a number of units directly?” Sony wrote within the submit. “An replace deliberate for later this yr enhances pairing performance. Keep tuned for extra particulars.”
DualSense controllers use Bluetooth performance to wirelessly talk with units. Because the submit suggests, presently, the controllers can solely be paired with a single machine at a time. You should utilize a DualSense controller with a PS5, PC, Mac, or cell machine, as long as these units assist Bluetooth, however if you wish to swap between devices–going from taking part in a PS5 recreation to controlling one thing on an iPad, for example–you should unpair or flip off the primary machine in an effort to pair the controller to the second. Which means going via the pairing course of each time you need to transfer from one machine to a different.
The replace Sony is teasing ought to permit the controller to acknowledge a number of units directly so that you simply will not should undergo the pairing course of each single time you progress from one machine to a different.
What we do not know is when the replace will likely be launched, or what different enhancements to pairing performance it’d convey. However the DualSense’s compatibility with numerous units is one in every of its extra helpful options, so that is an replace that can make utilizing it a bit bit simpler for gamers who’re huge followers of one in every of Sony’s finest controllers.