Never Lose Your Astro C40 Again

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Never Lose Your Astro C40 Again

How To Use Astro C40 Tournament Controller on PS5
If you are like me and bought the Astro C40 Tournament Controller and you're wondering how to use Astro C40 Tournament Controller on PS5 I have the answer for you, so stay tuned to SLA (Streaming Live Academy) for the answer towards the conclusion of this article, but before that, let me provide a little back story.



Its Astro C40 controller is a decent professional controller designed for pros or even gamers who are really serious on PS4 that want to own something as similar to or good as the Xbox Elite Series controller is. The controller was released prior to that controller and it was great, but now it's lost some of its appeal and quality, but still is an excellent controller that is that is above average.

The issue is that Sony decided to nuke older controllers under the so-called"progress. Astro, the company has made an appearance on Reddit thru a representative saying that it's due to Sony that they are unable to update the controller. The controller is not working on PlayStation 5 with PlayStation 5 games, however, it does be compatible on PlayStation 4 titles .

Apart from them responding to such a cultured users name I applaud them for replying and notifying us. The link to the article is located on the image or here . I personally won't be finding a PS5 anytime soon so I'm not worried although personally, I like the feel that comes from the Astro C40 controller over it. Sony PS5 controller and the tactile feedback is great and game changing to some extent however it's not a necessity.

My issue with PS5 controller is that the controller doesn't have paddles, and the joysticks are constructed in a way I don't like since I hand down prefer more the Xbox Controller joystick layout a greater amount. Let us know if agree by voicing your opinion on the socials under SLA as well as Streaming Live Academy.

There is a chance, and as I mentioned in the beginning of this article, I'll address the question of How to Use the Astro C40 Tournament Controller on PS5 since it is possible. It is possible to use this Astro C40 controller for the PS5 when playing PS4 games, however to play those PS5 titles you are going need the Cronus Zen, a third-party device.  new astro controller for ps5 .


This little device will allow you to use your Astro C40 TR controller with the brand new PS5 natively. I invite you to go and read about what it is then decide whether or not it's worth it. I'll likely do it once I purchase a PS5 and will share my findings to you thru SLA and my YouTube channel, so be sure to stay.

In the meantime, I'm hoping Sony will realize that not all games will wish to or will choose to use the new haptic feedback feature. They appear to be bound to ensure that everyone does and honestly I don't blame them. I would not want them to get an Apple 3D Touch situation on their hands. And the technology is really cool.

It's just that I realize it's not essential and it's not something that you truly need for most games so forcing everyone use it or having no controller is a bit excessive to me. If I decide to purchase an PlayStation 5 they might have already switched gears, but we shall see then. For now all we have is only the Cronus Zen as well as PS4 games that are for our PS5 controller life.

How To Use Astro C40 Tournament Controller on PS5


It is possible to use PS4 (PlayStation 4.) games on PlayStation 5 PS5 (PlayStation 5,) with the Astro C40 TR (Tournament) controller, as Sony has decided to not permit controller developers to migrate older controllers that don't provide tactile feedback. However, you can use a device similar to the Cronus Zen to use the Astro C40 TR controller with your PS5 or play PS5 games.




What is Astro C40?
The C40 TR Controller is an completely customizable, high-end professional controller built for the professional gamer.

How is Astro C40 good for?
The controller provides an unbeatable level of customization and is one of the most well-built pads I've tried, even in the top end peripherals market. This, plus its stellar wireless connectivity and comfortable ergonomic design makes it among the top gamepads on the market

How expensive is the Astro C40?


The Astro C40 TR is the first PS4 controller I've played with that bests PlayStation's DualShock 4. But the new controller comes at an astronomical price. The C40 TR is priced at $199.99