Using a micro-USB is even easier than utilizing a Bluetooth connection, and the steps are: Connect the PlayStation 4 controller and PC via a micro-USB controller. Click the Start menu.

If you don't have a Micro-USB to USB cord available to pair your controller to your console physically, you can also pair them together using their Bluetooth connections.

Hacking ensued. The hack consists of a small breakout board that enables a USB-C connector to be fitted into the PS4 controller in place of the original micro USB port.

Micro USB and USB-C are still both common kinds of connectors you'll find in electronics. Here are the differences between them and which one is better.

You can easily connect your Xbox One controller to your Xbox One console wirelessly or with a micro-USB. And it's also compatible with the series X|S.

8BitDo’s Micro Bluetooth gaming controller supports more games than the Zero 2 thanks to having 16 buttons. USB-C enables wired gaming and can be programmed with 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

Sure, you could quibble that Sony should be using USB-C instead of Micro USB for future-proofing, but compared to Mini USB, anything is an improvement.

If your Xbox One controller is blinking, it could indicate that it's not paired to your console, which is usually a quick and easy fix.

How to pair a PS4 controller to PC over USB Plug your Micro USB cable into your PC and DualShock 4 controller Wait for your PC to recognize the gamepad How to pair a PS4 Controller to PC over ...

The Micro controller can pair with Nintendo Switch, Android, or Raspberry Pi devices via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, or by using a wired USB-C connection.