I want to use my wireless headphones while gaming on my PS5 and I am wondering if they can connect directly to the PS5 controller, or if I need another way to pair them.
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I want to use my wireless headphones while gaming on my PS5 and I am wondering if they can connect directly to the PS5 controller, or if I need another way to pair them.
No, most Bluetooth headphones cannot connect directly to the PS5 controller. The PS5 does not support standard Bluetooth audio devices because of potential latency and compatibility issues.
If you want to use wireless headphones with your PS5, you have a few options:
* Use officially supported wireless headsets that connect through a USB wireless adapter (dongle).
* Connect Bluetooth headphones through a compatible third-party Bluetooth transmitter designed for the PS5.
* If your headphones have a 3.5mm audio cable, you can plug them directly into the headphone jack on the PS5 DualSense controller for both game audio and voice chat.
For the best gaming experience with minimal audio delay, Sony recommends using PS5-compatible wireless headsets or wired headphones connected to the DualSense controller.