If you've got PlayStation 4 controller drift, there are several reasons and also a handful of fixes to try.

How to Connect a PS5 Controller to a PS4 Console Once you've got an adapter, all you'll need is your PS4 and your DualSense controller. Getting your controller working will only take a few seconds.

To connect your PS4 controller via Bluetooth, simply hold the small Share button and the central circular button simultaneously until the controller's backlight starts flashing.

On your PS4 DualShock Controller, press and hold the PlayStation button found in the center of your controller and the Share button in the upper-left portion.

Despite word from Sony stating otherwise, you can use PS4 controllers on the PS5. Here's how to connect one both wirelessly and with a cable.

How to Use PS4/PS5 Controller On PC or Mac Turn your DualShock 4 or DualSense into Pairing Mode To activate Pairing Mode, press and hold the Share button and the PS button simultaneously until the ...

To use your PS4 controller on a PS5, connect it to the PS5 with a USB cable and press the PlayStation button on the controller.

Under Settings, select Devices > Bluetooth Devices and hover over your controller name with drift issues. On a working PS4 controller, press the Options button in the upper-right corner of the screen.