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PlayStation Accessories
PS5 & PS4 Gear
From spare DualSense controllers and twin charging docks to M.2 SSD upgrades, headsets and PS VR2 add-ons, RozGamer gathers the PlayStation accessories that genuinely improve your PS5 or PS4, with plain-English compatibility notes so you can buy with confidence.
Choosing PlayStation Accessories for PS5 and PS4
The PS5 is a brilliant console straight out of the box, but a few well-chosen PlayStation accessories make it far easier to live with. A second DualSense means instant local co-op, a charging station ends the hunt for a free USB port, and an M.2 SSD stops you deleting one game to make room for the next. At RozGamer we focus on gear that solves those everyday problems, rather than gimmicks that end up in a drawer.
Generation matters more on PlayStation than anywhere else, and it is not only the controller: the console itself comes in several shapes — the original PS5, the slimmer model released in 2023 and PS5 Pro, so covers, stands and some cases fit only one. Every listing names the consoles it supports, and Sony’s own round-up of official PlayStation accessories is useful for comparison.
Playing on more than one system? Plenty of headsets, cables and chargers cross over between platforms, so it’s worth browsing our gaming headsets range alongside this one. If you can’t see the exact controller, drive or add-on you’re after, get in touch and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s something we can help with.
The range
Shop PlayStation Accessories by Type
Eight focused ranges cover everything from the controller in your hands to the storage inside your console.
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DualSense & DualSense Edge
Official PS5 controllers with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, plus the Edge’s back buttons, swappable stick modules and trigger stops.
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Charging Stations & Cables
Twin-controller docks and long braided USB-C cables, so your DualSense is topped up and ready whenever you pick it up.
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Headsets & PlayStation Link Audio
Sony’s PULSE headsets and earbuds alongside third-party wired and wireless models that connect by USB adapter or the DualSense jack.
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PS5 & PS4 Storage
PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs with heatsinks for PS5, plus USB external drives for storing games and playing your PS4 library.
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Console Covers & Stands
Replacement covers in new colours and vertical stands, each clearly matched to the PS5 model group it is designed to fit.
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PS VR2 Accessories
Sense controller charging stations, lens-safe cleaning cloths, cable management and Sony’s PS VR2 PC adapter for playing on Windows.
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PlayStation Portal Extras
Protective carry cases, screen protectors and USB-C chargers for the PlayStation Portal remote player, which streams games from your PS5.
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Media Remotes & AV Cables
The PS5 Media Remote for films and streaming apps, plus Ultra High Speed HDMI cables for 4K at up to 120Hz.
Buying guide
How to Choose the Right PlayStation Accessories
PlayStation accessories are unusually fussy about which console and which model they fit, so it pays to check before you order. These are the five points our team works through whenever a PS5 or PS4 player asks us which accessory to pick.
Match the console generation first
PS5 games need a DualSense or DualSense Edge, and a DualSense won’t work on a PS4 at all. A DualShock 4 connects to PS5 but only controls PS4 games. The DualSense charges over USB-C and the DualShock 4 over micro-USB, so cables and docks aren’t interchangeable.
Buy PS5 SSD storage by the spec sheet
Sony’s specification calls for a PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD between 250GB and 8TB, ideally reading at 5,500MB/s or faster, with a heatsink or other cooling structure. Check the drive and heatsink fit the bay together; Sony’s M.2 SSD guide lists the exact dimensions.
Know what USB storage can and can’t do
A USB drive rated SuperSpeed 5Gbps or faster is a cost-effective way to hold a big library. PS4 games play straight from it, but PS5 games stored there must be copied back to internal or M.2 storage before you can play them.
Plan how your headset will connect
The PS5 doesn’t pair directly with standard Bluetooth headphones for game audio. Choose a headset with its own USB wireless adapter or PlayStation Link, or plug a wired headset into the DualSense’s 3.5mm jack for simple game sound and chat.
Think beyond the console
PS VR2 also runs on a gaming PC through Sony’s PC adapter, although eye tracking and HDR aren’t supported there. If you play on Windows too, our PC gaming accessories cover the desk side. For PlayStation Portal, connecting your PS5 by LAN cable helps Remote Play stay smooth.
Compatibility
PlayStation Accessory Compatibility at a Glance
The table below shows what each PlayStation accessory works with, and the catch worth knowing before you order.
| Accessory | Works with | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| DualSense & DualSense Edge | All PS5 models; Windows PC via USB or Bluetooth | Not compatible with PS4 consoles. Charges and connects via USB-C. |
| DualShock 4 | PS4; PS5 for PS4 games only | Can’t be used to play PS5 games. Charges via micro-USB. |
| M.2 NVMe SSD | All PS5 models | PCIe Gen4, 250GB to 8TB, with a heatsink or cooling structure. PS4 has no M.2 slot. |
| USB extended storage | PS5 and PS4 | PS4 games play from USB; PS5 games must be copied back to console storage to play. |
| PS VR2 & Sense controllers | PS5; Windows PC with the PS VR2 PC adapter | Not compatible with PS4. Eye tracking and HDR are available on PS5 only. |
| Console covers | The PS5 model group they are made for | Covers for the original PS5 don’t fit later models, so check your model before ordering. |
FAQs
PlayStation Accessories: Common Questions
Can I use a PS4 controller on a PS5?
Yes, but only for PS4 games. A DualShock 4 connects to a PS5 and works with backwards-compatible PS4 titles, but PS5 games require a DualSense or DualSense Edge. It doesn’t work the other way round either: a DualSense can’t be used with a PS4 console.
What is the best storage upgrade for a PS5?
For PS5 games, an M.2 NVMe SSD that meets Sony’s specification is the best upgrade, because PS5 titles play directly from it. A USB external drive is a good-value extra for parking PS5 games you’re not playing and for running your PS4 library. Many players use both.
Do Bluetooth headphones work with a PS5?
Not directly for game audio. The PS5 doesn’t support standard Bluetooth headphones, so most players use a headset with its own USB wireless adapter, a PlayStation Link model such as Sony’s newer PULSE headsets and earbuds, or a wired headset plugged into the DualSense’s 3.5mm jack.
Does PS VR2 work with a PC?
Yes. With Sony’s PS VR2 PC adapter and a compatible gaming PC that has a DisplayPort 1.4 output and Bluetooth, PS VR2 can play PC VR games through SteamVR. Some features, including eye tracking, HDR and the Sense controllers’ adaptive triggers, aren’t available on PC.
Can I return a PlayStation accessory if I change my mind?
Usually, yes. Controllers, docks, drives and covers can all go back within 14 days of delivery if you change your mind — tell us inside that window and we’ll talk you through it. Sealed games and software are the exception: once they’re opened, a change of mind no longer qualifies. Faults are handled under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 instead. How returns work sets out the steps.
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