Homebrew PlayStation DualSense controller adapter for PC can be built for just $20 with a Raspberry Pi Pico — wireless dongle delivers adaptive triggers and haptic feedback to gamers
A DIY adapter called the DS5Dongle allows PlayStation DualSense controllers to connect wirelessly to Windows PCs while retaining full functionality, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. Built with a Raspberry Pi Pico 2W, the device bypasses limitations in Windows Bluetooth that normally restrict DualSense features. The open-source project, available on GitHub, costs under $20 and mimics a wired connection to the PC for low-latency performance.
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Peripherals Controllers and Gamepads Homebrew PlayStation DualSense controller adapter for PC can be built for just $20 with a Raspberry Pi Pico — wireless dongle delivers adaptive triggers and haptic feedback to gamers News By Mark Tyson published 30 April 2026 Windows Bluetooth can’t carry the DualSense’s full data stream, so without the new DS5Dongle you miss several of its cool features. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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