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Sony Sets PS5 Update for Sept. 17 With DualSense Multi-Device Pairing and Power Saver Mode

The release emphasizes button-based controller switching across four devices, with Power Saver working only in games that add support.

iPhone, iPad on Magic Keyboard and MacBook Air on table showing Apple Arcade games with hand holding PS5 DualSense Controller
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Overview

  • Sony says the firmware is leaving beta and will be available to all PS5 owners starting Wednesday, September 17.
  • DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers can remain paired with up to four devices, each mapped to a face button, and users switch by holding the PS button plus the assigned button.
  • Controllers must be connected wirelessly for multi-device switching to work, and slot indicators on the light bar confirm which device is selected.
  • Power Saver is enabled per title via Settings > System > Power Saving > Power Saver for Games, reducing performance to cut energy use while disabling VR mode and potentially limiting some features.
  • Initial Power Saver support is slated for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Demon’s Souls via updates, with Ghost of Yōtei supporting the feature at launch; the system update may auto-download or be installed manually through the Settings menu.