Connect Playstation 4 to PS3 controllers

Sony is turning away from its traditional PS3 controller and is launching the new "DualShock 4" with the PlayStation 4. We'll tell you here whether you can do without this and connect older controllers to the PS4.

New PlayStation, new peripherals: DualShock 4 replaces the PS3 controller

Sony explains in its own FAQ that PS3 controllers cannot be connected to the PlayStation 4. If you replace your old console with the new model, you must also separate yourself from the tried-and-tested PS3 controllers. For this, Sony PC gamers are accommodating. The PlayStation 4 gamepad can also be connected to computers using a USB cable.

• PS3 controllers are not compatible with the PlayStation 4.
• To do this, you can connect the Dualshock 4 controller to your computer.

With the PlayStation 4, Sony shows an anti-downward compatibility stance. You can find out how this also affects the games on the PS3 here.