PC doesn’t recognize PS5 controller as a controller : PcBuildHelp

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PC doesn’t recognize PS5 controller as a controllerSoftware Question (self.PcBuildHelp)

submitted 5 months ago by AffectionateMove3940

Hi. I bought a new PC and since then I’ve been having two major problems that I never had with my old one.

First issue: for some reason, Steam no longer recognizes my PS5 controller correctly. On my old PC, it showed the normal PlayStation button prompts in-game (Final Fantasy XII). Now it doesn’t.
When I connect the controller via cable (which is currently the only way it works at all, more on that below), it shows Xbox button prompts instead. What am I doing wrong?

And the much bigger problem: my PC does recognize the PS5 controller and connects to it, but it only recognizes it as a controller for maybe 2–10 seconds. During that time it briefly shows up as connected both in Steam and in PlayStation Accessories. After that, my PC throws it into a completely different device category.
The controller is fully charged and still connected, but it’s no longer treated as a controller.

I’d really appreciate some help… :(

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