Gaming

How to use the DualSense controller with PC, Mac

Since the PS5 is still scarce…

Published

June 28, 2021

Sony PlayStation recently released new colorways of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) DualSense controllers — the Cosmic Red and Midnight Black. If you feel tempted to buy one but don’t own a PS5, you actually have good reasons to do so — especially if you own a Mac or a PC.

You see, the DualSense controller works like most other bluetooth controllers. You can pair them with a laptop where you do your gaming. =

Pairing

Pairing is super easy. Just follow these steps:

Make sure your Mac or PC’s bluetooth connection is turned on
Hold the Create and PS button on the DualSense controller for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode
Look for DualSense Wireless Controller in your Bluetooth Settings
Click Pair

Apple Arcade

Wait. Gaming? On Mac? Am I high? On occasion, yes. But not right now. Apple has beefed up their gaming library with the introduction of Apple Arcade. For a monthly fee, you get access to hundreds of games. Some of which have controller support.

In fact, you can buy a DualSense Controller directly from Apple. Official support is included in iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS 11.3, and tvOS 14.5.

Apple Arcade has a pretty huge selection of games you can play. Granted, these aren’t the AAA titles you gain access to on consoles or even PC, but there are still pretty compelling titles.

In particular, I’ve cycled through three games: NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition by 2K Sports, FANTASIAN by Square Enix, and World of Demons by Platinum Games.

The NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition is closer to its Android counterpart than the one on consoles. That said, it took me back to a time when the only real device I had was a MacBook where I went through so much hoopla just to play an NBA game. Now, It’s much more easily accessible.

JRPG lovers will feel right at home with FANTASIAN. Especially if you started playing on the original PlayStation. It has all the trappings of your typical JRPG but one that you can play on any Apple device you own.

Meanwhile, World of Demons is an Action-RPG made for mobile but feels great to play with a controller.

PC Gaming

I reckon those familiar with PC Gaming probably have other preferences when it comes to gaming controllers. But if you’re more of a casual gamer and trace your roots to PlayStation gaming, getting a DualSense to pair with your machine still makes sense.

With Steam’s Big Picture mode, using a controller instantly feels natural. The mode lets you access your existing game library or make purchases of new ones from the Steam Store.

You can also opt for a PC/Xbox Game Pass and launch games from there.

What to take note of

While the controller and all of its buttons do work on both PC and Mac, it should go without saying that you won’t experience the full benefits of DualSense.

Haptic feedback doesn’t at all. Not just with how it’s intended on a PS5 + DualSense combo. There’s nothing at all. The built-in mic and speaker also does not work.

If you want to switch from PC, to Mac, or even to any other device, you’ll have to go through the pairing process again.

So if you’re itching to grab any of the three colors of the DualSense but still don’t have a PS5, know that you’ll still be able to use it with a PC or Mac.

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Gaming

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE now available across major platforms

FINAL FANTASY HD-2D is here

Published

October 22, 2026

GadgetMatch

SQUARE ENIX has released FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE. It’s a new role-playing game that brings the franchise’s classic pixel-art aesthetic into the HD-2D era.

The game launches on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version will be available through Steam and the Microsoft Store on Windows starting October 23.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE reimagines the first story arc of the mobile game FINAL FANTASY Brave Exvius as a full-fledged RPG experience. It combines retro-inspired pixel art with 3D models and dynamic camera angles.

Strategic turn-based combat returns

Players will explore a world featuring familiar FINAL FANTASY elements, including crystals, airships, chocobos, espers, and moogles.

Combat revolves around exploiting enemy weaknesses to stagger opponents, break their defenses, and gain extra turns. Players can also unleash powerful Resonance attacks to turn the tide of battle.

The adventure features Visions, representations of familiar FINAL FANTASY characters who join the party with their own skills and abilities. These include Cloud, Tidus, and the Warrior of Light.

Beyond the main story, players can discover optional challenges and rewards, including encounters with the wandering swordmaster Gilgamesh, a monster-filled Colosseum, the Chamber of Arms, and Ultima Weapon.

Editions and platforms

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is available as a single-player RPG on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

A Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack. The bundle features a Magitek Armor Key for a chocobo, an exclusive Archwitch’s Grimoire, a Mastery Ring, and consumable items.

A Collector’s Edition includes the physical Standard Edition alongside an acrylic block set, a pixel-art book, a 120-track original soundtrack on CD, and an exclusive FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME promotional card.

Availability and release timing may vary by region. Check local digital storefronts for purchasing details.

Gaming

Next Xbox might cost double the price of an Xbox today

The most expensive Xbox Series X costs $900. The next Xbox’s price might double that.

Published

October 22, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Buying a new gaming setup must be one of the most torturous things you can purchase these days. The rising price of chips has hampered the buying ability of many a consumer today. Sadly, that trend isn’t changing anytime soon. According to new reports, the next Xbox might cost double of what an Xbox costs these days.

The next console is currently codenamed Project Helix. Spearheaded by relatively new Xbox CEO Asha Sherma, Project Helix has hopes of being an all-around gaming machine capable of playing PC games besides console exclusives. Sharma obviously wants the platform to come back as a worthy destination for gamers.

That’s a monumental task, though, especially after the rising prices of chips are constantly threatening the prices of new devices. Now, according to a profile of Sharma published by Fortune, the next Xbox might cost as high as US$ 1,800. For reference, the limited 25^th anniversary edition of the Xbox Series X currently costs US$ 899.

Should Fortune’s estimate hold true, a new console in the coming years is double the cost of the most expensive Xbox Series X variant available today. The next generation of gaming might be even more of a luxury than it already is.

Unfortunately, things aren’t getting better across the board. Gaming on PC and on PlayStation aren’t going to be much cheaper as the RAM crisis continues.

Gaming

Electronic Arts shuts down BioWare for good

The creator of Mass Effect is gone.

Published

October 22, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

One of the giants has fallen. After blessing the world with several of the biggest franchises in gaming, BioWare is shutting down for good.

If you were a big gamer in the late 00’s through the early ‘10s, BioWare was a household name for you. The studio is responsible for the Dragon Age and the Mass Effect franchises. Those two franchises defined the modern choice-driven RPG landscape today.

Unfortunately, the landscape is changing. Over a year ago, a conglomeration of entities entered acquisition talks over Electronic Arts, which owns BioWare. As the ink finally dries on the contract, some studios are facing the chopping block. After struggling with the lackluster sales of Anthem and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare finds itself as the biggest name for a shutdown.

And that’s where we are now. As a result of the shutdown, BioWare’s upcoming project, an untitled Mass Effect title, is also cancelled.

Obviously, Dragon Age and Mass Effect are on top of everyone’s minds. However, the studio’s shutdown also takes away the legacy of Baldur’s Gate (before Larian Studio revamped the series with the award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3) and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Likewise, BioWare won’t be the only casualty. Electronic Arts is also looking into altering its entire lineup of studios and upcoming projects.