The DualSense PS5 Controller is packed with advanced features like Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers. Though these new features give you the best gaming experience, it consumes more battery from your controller. So you need to charge your controller often. The DualSense controllers have multiple options to charge it. So in this article, we are going to explain all the possible options to charge the PS5 controller.
Ways to Charge a PS5 Controller
- PlayStation 5 Console
- PC (USB C Cable)
- DualSense Charging Station
How to Charge a PS5 Controller Using PS5 Console
1. First, turn on the PlayStation 5 console by pressing the Power button on the console.
2. Make sure you have the charger cable that is provided with your PS5 controller.
3. Connect one end of the charging cable to the PS5 controller.
4. Next, connect the other end of the cable to your console.
5. Once your controller is connected to the console, an orange light on the controller will start flashing.
6. Once your controller is fully charged, the light on the controller will stop flashing.
7. After that, you can disconnect the charger cable from the controller and start using it wirelessly.
This is the best way to charge the PS5 DualSence controller. You can use this same method to charge your PS4 controller.
How to Charge Your PS5 Controller on PC (USB C cable)
You can use the same cable to charge your PlayStation 5 controller on the laptop, computer or any other USB-C port.
1. Launch your PC.
2. Connect one end of the USB-C cable to the PS5 controller.
3. Plug in the other end of the cable to the USB port on your PC.
4. Now, the light on the controller will start flashing orange. This will connect the PS5 controller to your PC.
5. Once the light is turned off, you can disconnect the controller from the PC and start playing your favorite PS5 games with your PlayStation 5 controller.
You can use this method to charge the PS5 controller without using the charger.
How to Charge the PS5 Controller with DualSense Charging Station
1. First, plug in the DualSense charging station with the AC power cord and adapter.
2. Once you set up everything, place the PS5 controller into the dock.
3. Make sure the charging terminal of the PS5 controller is facing down.
4. Now, your controller will start charging with an orange flashing light.
5. If your controller is charged fully, the orange light will turn off.
6. You can disconnect the PS5 controller from the dock and start using your controller.
You can try any one of the above methods to charge the DualSense PlayStation 5 controller that suits you and have an uninterrupted gaming experience with your controller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can charge your DualSense PS5 controller with the Phone charger that delivers a minimum of 5 volts.
Based on the usage, the controller’s battery will last for 6-12 hours.
The controller will take up to 3 hrs to charge from 0-100%. For the first time, you need to charge the controller for more than two hours.
If your PS5 controller is not charging, check whether the problem is with the charger or the PS5 controller. Connect the charger to another controller to find the problem with your charger or controller.
If the charger is not working with a new controller also, the problem is with your charger cable. So you can try charging your PS5 controller on your PC via the USB C cable. And you can also try charging with the DualSense charging station. You can also restart the PS4 or PS5 console to fix the issue.
Using the DualSense Charging Station is the fastest way to charge the PlayStation 5 controller.
When the controller is charging, the LED will light up Orange color. When the orange LED turns off, the console is charged to 100%.
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