New PlayStation 5 update finally makes switching DualSense between devices effortless
Between the update and the stacked release calendar, Sony clearly wants the PS5 firing on all cylinders before the holiday rush.
You know that little moment of frustration when you move your DualSense controller from PS5 to PC or your phone, and it makes you re-pair the devices like they’ve never met before? Sony finally fixed that.
The latest PlayStation 5 update lets you link a controller to multiple devices at once, so switching between them is painless. It’s the kind of small quality-of-life change fans have been begging for since the console launched.
The update, officially labelled version 25.06-12.00.00, is rolling out now at about 1.3 GB. Alongside the controller upgrade, Sony introduced a Power Saver mode, which reduces performance in supported games to conserve power. You can enable the feature in Settings > System > Power Saving > Power Saver for Games, and even decide whether to turn it on or off for each supported game.
Speaking of supported games, Sony has confirmed that titles like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, and Demon’s Souls will receive patches to support the feature in the future. It is a move that lines up with the gaming industry’s increasing focus on sustainability, echoing similar initiatives seen on Xbox consoles.
This patch arrives right as the PS5 is heading into one of its busiest stretches yet. September alone includes Dying Light: The Beast, Silent Hill f, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and EA Sports FC 26.
October and November bring heavy hitters like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, while December is stacked with Octopath Traveler 0, Code Violet, and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. With so many big releases, features that make swapping between devices easier or help the console run more efficiently are arriving at the perfect time.
Looking ahead, Sony will have a major presence at Tokyo Game Show later this month. Expect deeper dives into Ghost of Yotei, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Astro Bot, and more. Between the update, the stacked release calendar, and a TGS showcase, Sony clearly wants the PS5 firing on all cylinders before the holiday rush.
Emmanuel Umahi
