6+ ways you can use your PlayStation 5's USB ports

Those USB ports are for more than topping off your controller battery.

By Ben Stegner Oct. 26, 2026 7:00 pm EST Styke Pictures/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

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It's not as immediately apparent what to do with your PS5's USB ports compared to the many uses for your phone's USB port or everything they can do on your PC. And while you might have used them for some basic purposes, there are others you may not have considered yet.