PlayStation 5 is without a doubt one of the most popular gaming consoles ever released thanks to its strong library of the best PS5 games, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without a few issues. As much as we think the DualSense is one of the best PS5 controllers, it is a sore spot for many people. From joystick drift to having to turn off the speaker, it isn't always the most easy to use accessory. PlayStation is constantly releasing updates to improve it, so make sure you keep your controller as up to date as possible so you're ready for all the upcoming PS5 games.
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There are two ways to update your PS5 controller — automatically or manually. Both of them are surprisingly easy and convenient and can be completed in a matter of minutes. The easiest way to update your PS5 controller is to let it happen automatically. Here's how it works.
Step 1: If an update is ready for the DualSense controller, your PS5 console will send you an alert. When you see this prompt, connect your DualSense to your PS5 using its USB-C cable.
Step 2: Once connected, simply click Update now and wait for the update to finish. While it’s updating, make sure you don’t turn off your console or disconnect your controller.
Step 3: If you’d rather not bother with the update, you can select Notify after 24 hours to be reminded the following day. There’s no real harm in doing this, so if you have a group of friends waiting in a lobby for you, feel free to postpone your update.
While the easiest way to handle PS5 controller updates is through the automatic prompt, you can always try to update your DualSense manually. Here's what you need to do.
Step 1: Head to your Home screen.
Step 2: From there, navigate to Settings, then find the Accessories tab.
Step 3: Scroll through the Accessories tab until you’ve found the Controllers menu, and select Wireless Controller Device Software.
Step 4: Once that's selected, it’s as simple as plugging in your controller with a USB-C cable and waiting for the update to complete.
A recent firmware update has given owners the option to update their DualSense controller through their PC. This is just as simple as it is on PS5, although the steps are quite a bit different. Here's how it works.
Step 1: Download the Firmware Updater software for the DualSense Wireless Controller from the official PlayStation website.
Step 2: Run and install the program using the on-screen prompts.
Step 3: Once installed, launch the program.
Step 4: Connect your DualSense controller to your PC using a USB cable.
Step 5: Continue following the on-screen prompts to initiate the update. While updating, don't turn off your PC or unplug your controller.
Step 6: If the update is successful, you'll get a final prompt letting you know it's safe to disconnect your controller.
Beyond removing those annoying update prompts, there are plenty of reasons why you should update your DualSense controller as soon as possible. Sony has sent out numerous patches in the PS5’s short lifespan, many of which have sought to improve the DualSense’s overall stability and performance. In other words, anyone who has run into connection issues could benefit from updating their controller.
DualSense updates often work in conjunction with PS5 console updates. One update earlier this year fixed a battery indicator bug that caused a constant low battery icon to appear on the screen — even if you had just charged your device. So far, we haven’t seen any majority functionality additions through DualSense updates, although it’s certainly a possibility for the future.
The Call of Duty franchise has held a special place in my heart ever since I played my first Black Ops game back in 2010. That game's campaign was something else, with twists and turns that culminated in a mind-blowing finale. We can all admit that compared to those older campaigns, the recent CODs have been lackluster at best, and a complete and utter disappointment at worst. The reboot of Modern Warfare did give me some hope, as the first two installments were actually quite good, but the third game left such a bad taste in my mouth that I wasn’t exactly expecting much from Modern Warfare 4.
After recently finishing the campaign, I can say that this installment is nothing like the recent releases and instead feels closer to the franchise’s roots. For the first time in a long while, the campaign comes across as well-crafted rather than rushed to hit a release date. It arrives three years after MW3, and you can see exactly where all that time went. It seems the studio finally made listening to player feedback a priority.
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It’s turning into a pretty good time to be a Monster Hunter fan who plays on a phone. Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch on Android and iOS on October 29, giving the series a new mobile-first game just as Monster Hunter Rise is also preparing to make the jump to smartphones through Netflix.
Outlanders is being developed by Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group under license and supervision from Capcom. Unlike Rise, which appears to be the full console and PC game adapted for mobile, Outlanders is a free-to-play survival hunting game made specifically for phones.