You can use the PlayStation 4 DualShock controller on a PS5 — but only when playing PS4 games. However, you can use the PS4 controller with any PS5 game while doing remote play on your phone or tablet ...

Discover simple fixes from syncing to checking hardware to restore your controller's connection Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Check if your PS5 controller is paired with another device and disconnect it.

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.