How to connect external devices to your Access controller

Find out which devices can be used with your Access™ controller and how to connect them.

Which accessories are compatible with Access controllers?

Third-party buttons, switches, and other devices that are compatible with a 3.5mm port can be plugged into your controller’s expansion ports to add more mapping options. From the left, the ports are located in this order: E1, E2, E3, and E4.

A) Expansion ports 

  • When inserting a compatible accessory into an expansion port on your controller, make sure you fully insert the jack into the port.
  • The USB port is used to connect the controller to your PS5® console to charge and update the device software. It does not support USB-based third-party accessories.
  • For information about commercially available device compatibility and use, check the instructions included with your device. Not all devices work with your controller.

Which console is compatible with Access controllers?

The Access controller is compatible with only PlayStation®5 consoles.

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