Sony Rolls Out Major PS5 Update: Seamless DualSense Switching & New Power Saver mode
September 18, 2025 – Sony has released a important systemโข update for the PlayStation 5, addressing a long-requested feature and adding โคa new option โฃfor energy-conscious gamers. Theโ update, rolling out today, introduces fast โmulti-device pairing for the dualsense โcontroller and aโ new “Power Saver” mode designed to reduce energy consumption.
The update arrives as Sony continues to refine the PS5 experience, building on the momentum of recent system enhancements like the beta preview of DualSense wireless controller pairing acrossโ multiple devicesโ – a feature players have been eagerlyโฃ anticipating.
Image of PS5 controller withโข text overlay: “PS5 Update: Faster Switching & โคPower Saving”
DualSense: Say Goodbye to repetitive Pairing
Previously, switching the DualSense controller between โa PS5 and other devices (PC, mobile, etc.) required a frustrating process of unpairingโฃ and re-pairing. This update eliminates that hassle.
now,โค players can seamlessly switch between devices by simply holding the PlayStationโค button and one of the four face buttons (โณ, โ, ร, or โก) for over five seconds. The controller’s light bar and trackpad LED will flashโ twice,โค indicating pairing mode. โโฃ Onceโ paired โwith up to four devices, a quick button combination will instantly connect to the desired platform – a โgame-changer for those who enjoy cross-platform gaming, streaming, or remote play.
“This greatly reduces time costs, andโฃ is especially suitable for players who play in multi-platform games, streaming or remote games at