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New PS5 Update Beta Brings Simultaneous DualSense Controller Pairing to Multiple Devices

Those participating in the PS5 beta program will get access to the new feature on Friday.

A system update for those in the PS5 beta program will enable a new feature for the DualSense or DualSense Edge controller, allowing it to be paired with multiple devices at the same time and quickly switch between them. Beta participants will get access to the new feature on Friday.

The DualSense controller can be connected to several devices via Bluetooth that aren’t the PS5, including computers (PC, Mac), and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. However, you can only connect to one of these devices at the same time. The system update removes this limitation.

Currently, the PS5 beta program is limited to the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Germany and France, but Sony plans to roll out the feature globally in the future.

Connect your DualSense controller to up to 4 devices simultaneously

Once the update goes live, you’ll be able to pair your DualSense or DualSense Edge controller to up to four devices at the same time. Once all of the devices are paired, you’ll be able to switch between them with a simple button combination.

Here’s how to pair your DualSense controller to multiple devices

Once the update is live and the feature is enabled for you, this is how you can connect your controller to multiple devices at the same time:

Make sure the light bar and player indicator on your DualSense controller is off. Press and hold the PS button for 5 seconds or more to turn them off.
Press and hold one of the action buttons (circle, triangle, square or cross) until the light bar and player indicator flash twice.
Turn on Bluetooth on the device you wish to connect your controller to and go to add a new Bluetooth device.
Select the controller from the Bluetooth menu. The light bar and player indicator’s lights will blink according to the slot number (1-4).

How to switch between devices using your DualSense controller

Switching between the devices you’ve connected your controller to is fairly straightforward once you understand the basic button configuration.

Make sure the device you’re trying to switch to is turned on.
Hold the PS button and the action button associated with the device you’re trying to switch to for 3 seconds.
Once connected, the light bar and player indicator lights will flash according to the slot number.

Here’s an example chart of what that will look like from the Playstation Blog:

Slot number	Button used	Player indicator lights	Connected Device (Example)**
Slot 1	PS button and Triangle button	One light on	PS5
Slot 2	PS button and Circle button	Two lights on	PS5 Pro
Slot 3	PS button and Cross button	Three lights on	Windows PC
Slot 4	PS button and Square button	Four lights on	iPhone

If you have issues pairing, you’ll need to make sure that your device is compatible with the DualSense controller via Bluetooth.

For more, don’t miss these common PS5 issues and how to fix them.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 27, #307

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 27, No. 307.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

I cleaned up on the purple category for today’s Connections: Sports Edition. Sports buffs who are also film fans should have the same experience. Read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Time-related.

Green group hint: Drive to survive.

Blue group hint: Retired and revered.

Purple group hint: Yo, Adrian.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Interval.

Green group: F1 Grand Prix locations.

Blue group: 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class.

Purple group: Starts of boxing movies.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is interval. The four answers are period, spell, stint and stretch.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is F1 Grand Prix locations. The four answers are Abu Dhabi, Baku, Monaco and Monza.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class. The four answers are Allen, Parker, Sabathia and Suzuki.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is starts of boxing movies. The four answers are Cinderella, Million, Raging and Rocky.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, July 27

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 27.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

I set a new personal speed record for the Mini Crossword today. I was also delighted to learn a new word: psithurism. Can’t wait to drop that in casual conversation! Need a little help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. If you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.