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You can remap a standard DualSense controller in the PS5’s Accessibility settings—no extra controller is needed. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Controllers > Custom Button Assignments for DualSense Wireless Controller, choose a button and its new function, then select Apply.
Remap buttons on a standard DualSense controller
- From the PS5 home screen, open Settings.
- Select Accessibility, then Controllers.
- Choose Custom Button Assignments for DualSense Wireless Controller.
- Select the button you want to change, then choose the function it should perform.
- Select Apply to save the assignment.
These instructions are from PlayStation’s accessibility guide. The page is in Spanish, so the menu names above are given in English; labels may differ depending on your PS5’s system language. For Sony’s general PS5 support and Accessibility entry point, see PlayStation 5 Support.
What to check in a particular game
Console-level reassignment changes the controller’s button functions, but Sony’s cited instructions do not establish how every game handles remapped inputs or whether its on-screen prompts will change. If you are adjusting controls for one game, also check that game’s own control settings and confirm its prompts match the inputs you assigned.
If you have a different PlayStation controller
DualSense Edge: use a custom profile
Edge assignments are configured separately from standard DualSense assignments. Open Settings > Accessories > DualSense Edge Wireless Controller > Custom Profiles, create or choose a profile, then select Customise Button Assignments. Choose a button and its function, and apply the change. Sony says choosing Disable leaves that button without input. See PlayStation’s controller support guide.
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Access controller: configure a more adaptable setup
The Access controller is an optional customizable controller; it is not required for remapping a standard DualSense. Its settings are under Settings > Accessories > Access controller > Profile Library. Sony describes configurable buttons, disabled inputs, and assigning two commands to one button. The controller has four industry-standard 3.5 mm expansion ports for compatible additional buttons, switches, and other devices.
Sony says players can configure up to 30 control profiles in PS5 settings and store three on the Access controller. Details are on the Access controller product page; the page does not state a publication year for these figures.
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- Easily pair the controller directly to your Windows PC via Bluetooth or play as you charge with the included USB Type-C cable
- Stay paired with up to four different Bluetooth devices, making it easy to enjoy the controller across Windows PC, Mac, PS5 consoles and smartphones. Discover more connection tips and tricks at playstation.com/pair-dualsense
- Access the latest available controller firmware directly from your PC with the free-todownload PlayStation Accessories app
- Play games streamed from your PS5 or PS4 console to your PC via the PS Remote Play App
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- DualSense Controller PS5 and PC compatible. Not compatible with PS4.
- PS Remote Play requires Remote Play App connected to Wi-Fi, PS4 or PS5 console with the latest system software and compatible game. A PS4 or PS5 console with a wired connection via a LAN cable is recommended. Version 4.0 of the Remote Play App on iOS and iPadOS or version 4.1 on macOS is required for games to be playable with the controller over Bluetooth.
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