Unfortunately, you cannot use a DualSense PS5 controller on PS4. Several people have tested this and found that, although a PS4 will charge a DualSense when plugged in, the controller won't be ...

Force the DualSense PS5 controller to play nice with an older PS4 console with these two working methods.

Contrary to popular belief, it is indeed possible to use a PS4 controller with a PS5 albeit with a few caveats.

Take these quick steps to sync, re-sync, or reset a PS5 or PS4 controller to your console.

The good news is that as long as you’re playing the PS4 version of a game, you can still use your old controller. All you need to do is connect it to your PS5 to start playing, and this guide ...

Learn everything there is to know about connecting a PS4 controller to a PS5 and other valuable tidbits.

You don't have to use it, however--the DualSense works with all backwards-compatible PS4 games. We've got plenty more PS5 coverage and information, including our PS5 review.

Learn how to connect your PS4 or PS5 controller to your PC, to determine which games it works with, and to make it work with titles from other platforms.

Luckily, there are only a few potential reasons why your PS4/PS5 controller isn't charging, and each issue comes with its own specific solution.

The PS4 controller will work as expected when you’re playing PS4 titles on the PS5. However, new functionality included with the PS5 controller means that your DualShock 4 isn’t compatible ...