We may earn a commission from links on this page. Finally splurged on that long-coveted PlayStation 5? Now you just need to sync up your DualSense PS5 controller, and you'll be ready to start gaming.

For gamers, backwards compatibility is always a "green" flag since this will allow them to play games from older consoles. It has been a cornerstone of console gaming for many years, to say the least.

Video game controllers are an expensive investment, and it can be a lot cheaper going with a third-party option as opposed to a controller manufactured by PlayStation, Microsoft, or Nintendo. However, ...

Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your DualShock 4 until it enters pairing mode (shown by the flashing white light bar on the back of the controller). Open your Android phone's Settings app.