PlayStation DualSense Controllers Can Now Be Updated On PC Without A PS5

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Sony has released an application for Windows PCs that allows the DualSense controller to be updated without plugging it into a PlayStation 5 console. Under normal circumstances, a DualSense controller can only be upgraded by hooking it up to a PS5 using a USB cable.

The PS5 and DualSense updates are different. The DualSense can only be upgraded when hooked up to the system, which can be frustrating, depending on the player's setup. If someone has their PS5 in an entertainment center on the other side of the room, then it can be a hassle to hook up a controller just to update its firmware, especially if users have multiple controllers. A lot of people prefer to charge their DualSense using a USB cable plug or through their PC. There are also charging stands that can be used to charge multiple controllers at once, with the official one not requiring any connectivity to the PS5.

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The people who use their PS5 DualSense controller on PC are in luck, as it's now possible to update a DualSense through the PC. The official PlayStation website has released an application that allows the player to update their DualSense controller through the program, rather than needing to plug it into the PS5.

This update removes the minor annoyance of needing to deal with the PS5's update screen. If the player boots up the console by using the power button on a DualSense that hasn't been updated, then they have to go through a prompt screen, before they can go to the user menu or home screen. It's possible to make the PS5 delay any further updates for 24 hours, but the player will keep facing this screen until they perform the firmware update. The people who have their PS5 tucked away in an