

PS5® Strikepack Setup 





For PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA gaming adapter


This section provides instructions for connecting your PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA for DualSense™ to your PlayStation®5 console. It also covers PC Gaming Mode for this Strikepack. Please update the Strikepack firmware then follow the video guide, or written guide if you need more detailed help.

📺 PS5® Setup Guide (Video) 🎞️

Firmware version 1.2.0 is now available. Learn how to update below.

⚙️ Firmware Update (1.2.0) 🔧

Your PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA for DualSense™ may be running an older firmware version. If so, a firmware update will be required to enable PlayStation®5 support. We recommend updating to the latest firmware version 1.2.0.
📺 Web Updater Video 🎞️
Navigate to the Web Update Tool
Plug in the Strikepack
Connect the Strikepack to the device you’re using to update. If it’s already attached to your controller, hold Paddle Buttons 1 + 3 together while connecting to enter "Update Mode".
If your device doesn't have a reliable USB-C port, use a cable with a USB-A end that is trustworthy, like one you regularly use to transfer data to your device.

📘 PS5® Setup Guide (Written) ✏️

Complete this simple one-time setup process so your PS5®/PC STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA for DualSense™ can function seamlessly with your PlayStation®5 console.
You'll Need the Following Items
PS5® STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ VISTA.
Standard DualSense™ controller. (⛔ Sorry, DualSense Edge™ is incompatible).
PS5® or PS5® Pro console.
Phone or tablet device with Android® 9, iOS® 15, or higher.
Bluetooth®, Location Services, and Internet settings ON.
Latest STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app.
Apply the Following PS5® Settings
First, navigate to Settings → Accessories → General → Advanced Settings, and make sure Bluetooth® is On. This is the default setting of PS5®. You should see the option to Turn Off Bluetooth—this means Bluetooth® is currently On.
👇 We repeat, DO NOT turn off Bluetooth®:

Now navigate to Settings → Accessories → Controller (General) → Communication Method, and set to Use USB Cable. This is required to use the Strikepack, which is a wired only device.
👇 With Bluetooth® On, you will be able to select Use USB Cable yourself:

Attach the Strikepack to your Standard DualSense™ Controller
Here's a video link for attaching the PS5® Strikepack, and another video link for if you are struggling with the hinge clip. Make sure your controller is OFF at this point. If it's on, hold the PS button until your controller's LED turns off.

Open the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ App on your Phone or Tablet
If asked, "Allow All Permissions". The app will automatically detect your Strikepack, but while verification and completion of setup may be really quick, it may also take longer, up to 60+ seconds. When you are prompted to do so, tap "CONNECT" to accept.

Once setup is complete, the Strikepack LEDs will turn White
When the Strikepack LEDs turn White, your Strikepack—enabled controller should be ready to use with your PS5® console from this point onwards. Next time, simply plug in and play!

If your controller is unresponsive after setup is complete, this is just a one-time timeout issue. On firmware 1.2.0, simply hold the pill-shaped Restart button (right-hand side) for roughly a second, then release it. Otherwise, you can unplug/replug the cable.

🖥️ PC Gaming Mode 💻

PC Gaming Mode has been revamped in more recent firmware versions:
PC Gaming Mode is automatically detected now, meaning you no longer need to hold the Touchpad while connecting to your PC to play games.
When you plug your Strikepack—enabled controller into your PC, or whenever you use the Restart button while in Tournament Mode, the Strikepack LEDs will initially turn Orange to indicate you are in PC Gaming Mode.
Even though the Strikepack LEDs are Orange, you are actually in Tournament Mode at this point. The LEDs will stay Orange until you enter a Gamepack on the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app. If you exit the Gamepack, the app will set the LEDs to Tournament Mode White.
The input response time (polling rate) now meets the DualSense™ standard on PC.
Note: ALL STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ series gaming adapters have currently only been tested in Windows® 11/10. If you don't hear audio through your controller's 3.5mm audio port, you may need to manually select "Speakers (DualSense Wireless Controller)" as your Sound Output, or you may need to adjust your volume.

⚠️ Troubleshooting ⚠️


❔ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❔

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