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PS5 Beta Update Brings Simultaneous DualSense Controller Pairing to Multiple Devices
UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, FRANCE, JUL 23 – The update supports Sony’s Road to Zero plan by reducing power use on supported PS5 games and allows DualSense controllers to pair with four devices simultaneously.
- On July 23, 2025, Sony began testing features, including multi-device pairing and Power Save mode, as reported by Tom Warren.
- Under its 'Road to Zero' plan, Sony Interactive Entertainment's Power Save mode aims to reduce environmental impact, linked to last month’s PS6 handheld rumours.
- Selected beta participants can link up to four devices, while supported PS5 games will scale back performance, according to Shuzo Kikuchi, while the update also enables seamless switching between devices.
- With the Power Save mode, speculation around PS6 handhelds has grown, and `Mark Cerny` noted he's on a `multi-year` plan for the next generation.
- Before the full launch, Sony says more details will arrive, adding future Power Save mode impact information in the near future.
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