Raspberry Pi-based homebrew dongle enables full wireless Sony DualSense controller functionality on the PC including haptics
A homebrew Raspberry Pi Pico 2W-based dongle has been developed to enable full wireless functionality of the Sony DualSense controller on PC, including haptics that are typically lost over standard Bluetooth connections. The solution mimics a wired connection to bypass limitations in Windows' Bluetooth stack, potentially offering lower latency than generic Bluetooth dongles. While still a DIY project, early feedback suggests it can deliver a more reliable and precise controller experience similar to the PS5.
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Hardware Controllers Game Pads Raspberry Pi-based homebrew dongle enables full wireless Sony DualSense controller functionality on the PC including haptics News By Jeremy Laird published 30 April 2026 With better latency than a generic Bluetooth dongle, too? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Fancy the full PS5 controller experience on PC? Right now, it's not possible wirelessly. That's because you lose the Sony DualSense's full haptic functionality over Bluetooth on the PC.
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