Gaming · Windows 11
How to Connect PS5 Controller for Steam Games - Tutorial
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Answer
Open Steam on the intended account and follow the current in-product controls for “How to Connect PS5 Controller for Steam Games - Tutorial.” Confirm the result before spending currency, deleting data, unlinking an account, or applying the same change elsewhere.
Confirm the supported starting point
Open Steam from its official app, launcher, or website and sign into the intended account. Check the linked owner guidance for current eligibility, platform, region, or version limits before following the recorded in-product path.
Enable PS5 Controller on Steam
Activate Steam Configuration:Open Steam on your computer.Click 'Steam' in the top left corner and select 'Settings'.Go to the 'Controller' section and click 'General Controller Settings'.Check 'PlayStation Configuration Support' to enable PS5 controller functionality.. Open Steam on your computer..
Connect and Test Your Controller:Connect your PS5 controller to the PC
Connect and Test Your Controller:Connect your PS5 controller to the PC using a USB cable.Return to 'Controller Settings' in Steam.Click 'Begin Test' to ensure all buttons and joysticks are working properly.. Connect your PS5 controller to the PC using a USB cable..
Review Pair PS5 Controller with PC via Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth on Your PC:Go to 'Settings' from the Start menu.Select 'Bluetooth & Devices' and turn Bluetooth on.. Go to 'Settings' from the Start menu..
Configure Steam Games for PS5 Controller
Access Game Controller Settings:Open Steam and go to your game library.Right-click on the game and select 'Properties'.Go to the 'Controller' section in game properties.. Open Steam and go to your game library..
Confirm the result
Return to the relevant Steam screen and verify the change on the intended account, character, file, or device. Do not repeat a purchase, unlink an account, delete progress, or overwrite a working configuration merely because the page has not refreshed.
Recover without losing data
If a label has moved, update and restart Steam, then search its official help for the exact task. Preserve saves and account access, undo only the last reversible change, and avoid unofficial tools or instructions that bypass restrictions.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the expected control is missing, update Steam and confirm the account, platform, region, and eligibility before assuming the feature was removed.
- If the action changes currency, progress, or account access, stop and use official support instead of guessing from an older label.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows 11.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.