Official Sony PS5 Dualsense Charging Station Review - The Best Way To Charge Your Controllers?

We check out the Official Sony PS5 Dualsense Charging Station
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[@SpartasEdge]

I like that this comes with its own mains plug, big plus for me. The only thing i don't like about it, is that it doesn't have some kind of charging lights on the dock itself.

[@jbway86]

The lights on controller indicates charging.

[@SpartasEdge]

@@jbway86 Yes i know, but they can be slow to pulse, and do go on at all when it's charged, so you're left wondering if its not sitting in the charger right or it's done charging. Two simple lights in the dock to say if it's chargingvor done charging woukd have been nice, especially given how much the dock costs.

[@jbway86]

@@SpartasEdge I feel you. I have two controllers and swap between using one while one charges from console via USB-C. So no rush for me to get one yet. Really want it for style.

[@SpartasEdge]

@@jbway86 It is a good charger overall I'll add. It plugs straight into the mains and straight into the joypad (via the socket underneath the thumbsticks), and like you say, looks pretty stylish 👍

[@ryans413]

My PS4 charger had lights on the charger it go red when battery is low then orange when half charged then blue when full charged I kinda liked that

[@nightcatarts]

I'd count it not charging any faster as a good thing since it'll extend the lifespan of the batteries. A lot of the different kinds of fast charging will really batter the technology.

[@cokaneds]

Wait actually? I didn't think the charging speed could actually effect the battery itself. That means fast charging can actually damage the product? That's... Worrying knowing that :/

[@nightcatarts]

@@cokaneds Well, it mainly affects lower quality batteries that haven't been rated for charging at a particular rate, but it will still put more strain on any battery regardless. Device manufacturers these days don't really care about longevity as much as they care about making you buy the newer version in 12 months, so the lifespan being shortened is not high on their list of priorities (they're still likely to last a year before the capacity drops off a cliff).

[@cokaneds]

@@nightcatarts damn so these fast chargers work at a cost... So does this go for any fast charger including cable ones or only charging docks/wireless stations?

[@nightcatarts]

@@cokaneds Anything, & induction ones can also dump a lot of heat at the same time (depending on device; controllers should be fine). It's not a massive concern unless you want to keep using the same battery daily for several years though, by which time the controller may have worn out anyway, & it's nowhere near as bad as overcharging. You can also quite easily replace the internal batteries yourself if you do kill one; I've got replacements for mouse batteries off eBay for example, & none are custom-fabricated.

[@cokaneds]

@@nightcatarts Ahh I see. Well that's the issue, most things I charge are used daily and I have had fast chargers before except "luckily" the wires themselves so far have all had something wrong with them over time where they would work still but end up charging much slower. Idk how that happens but it's happened to about 3 different sets of charging cables. One of the things was to charge my phone but I don't know if it effected it or not. I generally take things off the charger as soon as it's charged as I know it's bad to overcharge so probably should be fine.

[@thacaker91]

What a sleek piece of kit. Never invested in a charging port myself!

[@FrugalGaming]

It’s definitely a nice piece of kit! Thanks for checking out the video Jake👍🏼

[@ryans413]

It’s really useful you can have one controller charged ready to go when the other one gets low just swap them out keep on gaming. No cords to plug into the console

[@SPASPAWIZ]

They force kind of force you to get a dock especially if you have more than 2 controllers. They can be annoying to sit in the dock too

[@Karter_playzz]

I have a question why is there 2 cords

[@justequentin3428]

​@@Karter_playzz Maybe too late but one is the power plug and the other is the block that powers it, you just need to insert both, like the PS2 Slim does

[@VR360Spectrum]

Just bought one brand new in the box $10! Good find

[@Lulu-gd5cu]

Just got one looks nice but definitely too much cable for neatness and controllers not stable at all easily knock it out unlike my previous ps4 one where it actually connected to the controller meaning sturdier lastly why couldn’t it be one cable a usb-c can charge your controller with that same cable instead of 3 separate cables over complicating things imo

[@JasonAlexzander1q47]

So when you're playing and one goes dead. Can you put it on the charger and grab the other one that is charged? And by grabbing the other charged controller, does one have to do anything so that the system recognizes or realizes that you are using another controller?

[@thankyouverymochi]

you still need to press ps button on your new controller. it don't work as seamless as you described. at that price point I expected more like magnetic fit or feature you mentioned before. but it really is just a charger and nothing more. a regular dualsense already had feature where it stops charging after it's full no matter what charger you use. I tested it, and the dualsense itself is already smart. so this charging station is just a decoration and acts the same as regular charger

[@antoniolam7279]

Hello. Once you put the controller, it blinks an orange light once. Is this how it is? or does it keep blinking throughout the entire charging process? Mine blinks only once, when u put it in the charging dock. Appreciate any feedback thanks!

[@FrugalGaming]

They just glow when you put the controller on the dock so you know that it is charging👍🏼

[@scottd7222]

yea if it blinks once and doesnt continue to glow than its fully charged

[@eigieleira]

Is this auto volt?

[@cristianavila8300]

Is the PS5 controller supposed to be pulsing while charging on it? Mine just pulses once after setting it on the dock and stops, I can’t tell if it’s charging or not.

[@buckie_tooth]

Mine stays lit orange the entire time it's on the dock to indicate its charging.

[@martindye]

Thanks, good footage of how it drops into place. It is a shame it doesn't connect direct to the PS5.

[@pockigit7668]

how is it a shame? you can charge your controller without the console being on so thats a huge pro imo

[@pockigit7668]

only bad thing about it is u need an additional power outlet

[@dragonclubracing8669]

Why do sony have to have power bricks on the cable on everything they make.

[@Lewis.lvp27]

Mine doesn’t even work

[@carlmuanya]

this charging dock broke my controllers

[@locx980]

really?

[@Patrick4Gooner]

When you leave your controllers to charge are the lights supposed to blink like it does while charging it via rest mode on the PS5? It did it just once and then stopped is there an issue with my controllers?

[@FrugalGaming]

The controller just flashes when you put the controller on the dock, not the whole time that the controller is charging

[@KingKalil]

@@FrugalGaming Thank you for saying this cause I just bought one today and was wondering if mine was defective or something lol. Great review btw!

[@hebermorales909]

I’m charging both of my controllers is only one suppose too blink or both ?

[@scottd7222]

@@hebermorales909 only one that is charging. If its fully charged it doesnt blink.

[@MAdDyMatt]

This charging dock is alot tidier option than a usb cable hanging from the front of the PS5.

[@tiki-takafc]

just got it today, definitely is going to make my setup look cleaner.

[@nlusic]

Thanks to your website, I managed to cop one of these off Amazon after trying for ages to find stock. Big up ✌🏼

[@FrugalGaming]

Always happy to help buddy👍🏼

[@lucifelmartell]

This will not work if you have silicon case on your controller. I am returning mine.

[@Rixx432]

Just got mine today. Nice and clean look. No led indicator but that's fine because the dualsense touch pad shows how it's charging and when its finished

[@thesenate1537]

How does the touchpad show when it’s finished?

[@Rixx432]

@@thesenate1537 the lights will blink orange when charging and turn off when fully charged

[@ransomsdp]

@@Rixx432will it overheat the battery

[@Deeniesweden]

When mine is charging I don’t see the orange light. Ist charging but there’s no orange light.

[@chipdouglas2430]

Will the controller damage if its always plugged into the charging station?even after fully charged?

[@ryans413]

No it stops charging once fully charged

[@talissonfigueiredo]

@@ryans413 i've seen this answer in many blogs, videos and etc... But tried to find any info on PS website or even in the charger manual, but nothing found... How can we be sure about this charger stops automatically? Thanks 😄

[@ryans413]

@@talissonfigueiredo when charging there’s an orange light once it stops charging the light goes out. Plus you can’t overcharge a battery once it’s charged it can’t hold anymore charge and I’m sure these chargers are tested to shut off and not provide anymore currant once fully charged

[@SnakeDude619]

Would it be bad if I kept a controller on the charging station, even if it doesn’t need charging? I like the way controller is displayed on the charging station lol

[@FrugalGaming]

Ive always left my controllers on the docks constantly and I’ve not have any issues yet

[@SnakeDude619]

@@FrugalGaming okay cool 👍

[@IStanAmerica]

I think the charger automatically turns off when the controller(s) are done charging

[@mlrivera565]

@@FrugalGamingI have the same question, just bought this charging station. For display/esthetic purposes I want to leave the controller on the station, how has your controller held up? Is it ok to leave it on the charging dock even if I’m not using it.

[@MemeJuice.]

It’s a baby PS5awww

[@frankie_dabz3035]

It’s looks like a baby ps5 lol

[@joediduch5457]

I like it but i agree should be able to plug into the usb port an also should be able to slide an lock into place on top of the ps5! If it was built backwards of how it is now it would work! Like if you could just turn it around

[@genkifd]

after owning this for over a year one of the tiny flimsy pins snapped andd therefore on the docks no longer charge my controller

[@knowone4080]

I just purchased this today I am very happy with it.

[@WavesOfAwesome]

I was looking into charging stands because I thought it would be convenient and time saving, but if it's that finicky to get it connected to the charging pins I might just keep using USB c cables. Do you agree?

[@mpoerot8013]

well said mate

[@Crowy5]

Just purchased one seems to work fine. Only issue I’ve found is that it doesn’t seem to fit snuggly into the slots like my ps4 pro controllers did in the enegizer dock I had.

[@yahyemo9124]

Thinking of buying this but I have ps5 egd controller will it charge ? Will it fit ?

[@brian_check]

Is it ok to leave my controllers on the official charging station overnight or for days even when I’m not using it?

[@FrugalGaming]

I leave mine on the dock constantly and I’ve had no issues👍🏼

[@brian_check]

@@FrugalGaming awesome

[@OldAcc.]

I had the same question as I just got mine and the controllers just finished charging. I’m going to leave them on the station even though they are fully charged no lights flashing. Let’s see what happens lol 🤞🏽

[@nightmarehunter8681]

@@OldAcc. howd it turn out? Could you leave them overnight?

[@OldAcc.]

@@nightmarehunter8681 yeah been 6 days now and I leave them on the charging station all day. Take em off to play then put them right back on the station. I recommend it.

[@superpunchie2540]

If i put it on dock and plug usb cable into controller, will it charge twice as fast or will i ruin the controller?

[@mma-g]

Best review

[@LuisGonzalez-ph8zp]

That instrumental fire so I had to give a like 😅

[@Cocker_Spaniel]

Hi nice video! Do the controllers sit tight when charging? They are not shaking or wobbly when moved? They sit solid?

[@dennis_view]

The controllers dont hold very well at all on to the charging station. If I lean the charging station to the left or right the controllers will fall off easily.

[@creatorcuesinc]

Will it stay connected to my pc when I take it off? I don’t want it automatically connecting to my ps5

[@mlrivera565]

Can I leave the controller on the station all the time? I know it doesn’t overcharge, so can I leave it on display on the station for looks when I’m not using the controller or ps5???

[@FrugalGaming]

That’s what I do and have had zero issues

[@ben_braaf]

I just ordered one, but I wonder, why would you want the option to directly plug it into your ps5? This way it's much more convenient right? Especially when you have the pulse headset as well, these things drain very quickly

[@bigballs519]

I don’t see why you would want this, the console would need to be on or in rest mode for it to work I think?

[@lachiemckoy5861]

@@bigballs519 Not if u use the other cord to plug it into a powerpoint

[@bluedream2493]

@@bigballs519 yeah this station is plugged elsewhere. So if charges without the p5 being on

[@ryans413]

@@lachiemckoy5861 the charge station plugs into a wall Outlet no need to plug it into the console

[@franciscocaballero2604]

Great and simple video, straight to the point. Best charger for PS5 too. Keep up your hard work. One more thing... are you a Norfolk man? Thanks

[@FrugalGaming]

Thanks buddy👍🏼 I’m from Suffolk, so you’re not far off

[@franciscocaballero2604]

@@FrugalGaming Good stuff pal. I'm in between Norfolk and Suffolk, somewhere on the A140 ha ha :) Best regards

[@freerights6695]

does it charge ps4 controllers too?

[@jayerbee7147]

Does this charge while your ps5 is off?

[@philipakinjide9929]

When you charge it and the controller turns orange then it stops turning doss that mean its still charging? Also, how do you know when it's fulling charging

[@superpunchie2540]

When it's orange it charging and when there is no colour its 100%

[@philipakinjide9929]

@@superpunchie2540 thank you

[@steelwrath]

That's the best review I ever seen for this product Like 👍👍👍👍

[@FrugalGaming]

Thanks buddy 😀

[@MaheerKibria]

I just want to know which side is positive and which side is negative

[@jaadlu]

Very disapointed with this product, the locking mechanism is garbage and the remote just moves out of place. It just takes away the usefullnes of the product...

[@thankyouverymochi]

eh, it's hard to give this a go. they could at least makes it magnetic so placing it on the station felt more premium and easy. my mi band 5 (cheap smartwatches) had this mechanic, where the charger clips unto the watch magnetically. the fact that it's wobbly af when placing dualsense controller makes it so bad

[@sanandres336]

will it over charge?

[@gelijkjatoch1009]

What I wonder about is what frequency does third party work at. If they can not see what sony operates at. Want my controller power clean.

[@sideskroll]

Could somebody confirm if it is multivoltage? Please?

[@mickeygarcia6213]

Only reason I just like a USB is it can update my controller and can switch remotes out when they die. So the kit doesn’t make sense to me but it’s badass

[@aashishsingh2001]

Wireless updates now enabled in os 7.0

[@WelshLad.]

Another product to take up a mains socket so I made my own power cable to connect it to the back usb ports on the PS5.

[@AnnetteButler-oy1pp]

Where do you plug it in?

[@rellim92O]

I just bought this and I’m glad to see that it won’t hog up in the USB ports, because PSVR 2

[@MEXVELASQUEZ]

There's a back port for psvr

[@parthenapasvanti8471]

can it charge only one controller

[@felixmitchell7888]

My two ps5 controllers was charging all night with this should only be 3 hours, don’t know what’s wrong

[@MrZRACER]

im here cause i could not tell if it was connected properly. maybe over time ill get used to it. i like the ps4 one better right now. also why two power cables?

[@audriuskoncius3033]

is it possible to leave the ps5 controller on the Sony PlayStation DualSense charger for a long time?

[@Joe-fy5dz]

Appreciate this, really helped me make a decision 👍🏻

[@ahmedabdelsattar5946]

When I charge my controller on this it shows,a,question mark but when I use the wire charger it works

[@allanjbara2382]

Does it damage the controllers battery if I keep the controller on the dock while im not using my playstation?

[@juneyshock]

I've just bought one and I'm wondering about this too.

[@allanjbara2382]

@@juneyshock hopefully we'll get an answer soon

[@FrugalGaming]

I’ve always kept mine on there constantly and I’ve had no negative issue whatsoever

[@allanjbara2382]

@@FrugalGaming great to hear that thanks for the reply

[@rickb712]

Anyone know I borke my tape c controller but I need it linking bk to the ps5. If I get one of them. Well it linking up to ps5 n controller bk to the ps5 ....

[@kickwagon]

Great review. Sony owes you commission because your review tipped me to making my purchase. Thank you 😎

[@orangeyoshikid]

Lmfao it sounds like you're freestyling over the background beat 0:29-0:39 😂

[@FrugalGaming]

Sometimes you just have to spit some bars😂

[@GODLIKE99KINGZ]

Try new Gioteck charging dock for 2 ps5. I have it looks best and so easy to dock

[@GaryMetz62348]

overcharge means don’t let your ps5 controller run low while your playing too long?

[@giorgosnakos2728]

can someone confirm that if i leave my controllers on it they will not overcharge?

[@LifeAsDane]

So this vs insignia? Who has actually used both and can compare?

[@FrugalGaming]

I might have to check out the other one 👍🏼

[@nlswr]

Is it ok to leave my PS5 controller on charging station even tho the battery is full?

[@Zwollenaar1987]

I have bought one today. But how do you know when the controller is fully charged?

[@glennvdwal6542]

When the controller stops showing the orange LED

[@Ethannnnnnnnnnnn]

Does this charge the controllers when the ps5 is off but plugs on at the wall?

[@jensygonzalez3399]

Just got one and my controller’s light indicator doesn’t turn orange but on the ps5 tv screen it says that the controller is charging so I think it works 🙏

[@neblisfrancois7869]

Thanks for the review mate. Bang up job!

[@millersokay]

The plug that goes into the wall, does it work with all plug’s because it looks different then a normal plug

[@FrugalGaming]

It’s a UK plug. If you’re in the US it will have the other type of plug

[@Tooloud4Public]

When my controller is charging on the dock it is orange and flashing when it's fully charged it turns blue?

[@manea7074]

Bad it doesn't charge two controllers at one time

[@positiveproductions6699]

Quick question how do you angle it the right way? Thanks

[@tovraa]

Thank you for the great review, the only downside I see is you cant play while charging, if you have one controller, I use the cable to charge and play, still want one once I get a second controller

[@FrugalGaming]

Thanks for checking out the video buddy👍🏼

[@ryans413]

Good point

[@jsgv7935]

how much do you even play?? lmao I just play with it and then charge it overnight, and the battery never runs out.

[@gwstreams]

Yeah, I’d say this is a purchase if you have at least two controllers. Charge one and play with the other and go back and forth it. It’s really a solid purchase.

[@normapeter249]

@@gwstreams ik

[@hughjazz17]

Wtf just got it. Clicks but its not charging

[@CB0915]

Cord sucks wayyy too long and messy lookin

[@dangelotreston9033]

I have controller skins on my controller making it thicker, would that matter with the station?

[@ramstab]

i ran out of space and wall outlets :((((((

[@sehilamatos145]

Can you play while charging

[@ihavethepower2434]

Dualshock chargin Does it wake up

[@ryandaniel25]

Does it work with controller case?

[@nateza5540]

Can you leave the controllers on the stand without worrying of damaging the internal battery of the PS5 Controllers?

[@FrugalGaming]

I’ve used mine like that for 2 years now and no issues 👍🏼

[@welshcaesar]

Just bought one. 👍😊

[@FrugalGaming]

Nice, I’m still using mine and love it

[@jasonlewis6559]

Do they light up blue ?

[@eltripas0104]

Yes

[@nuti808]

Will this charge the PS5 Scuf controller?

[@ozy667]

is that the fucking outlet? why?

[@FuturisticSwag405]

Does it fit if I have a skin cover on the controller?

[@jeromenewsome2596]

Are you able to wall mount it?

[@lawrenceandrews2625]

It lays horizontal, so I would wall mount a stand that stick out, cut it too size and lay dock on top of it.

[@saf5896]

I heard the charging dock also automatically stops charging when the battery is full. This true? Cuz if so then it'll make my desk a lot neater so I can just leave my controller there

[@KoopaTroopaa69]

Yeah it stops when it’s full

[@thesenate1537]

I have a question about it?

[@corym.m.3084]

It worked for me for 3 days and then just stopped. Gonna look for a 3rd party one.

[@seanryan8680]

What colour it will stop charging when it full? Orange is charging but what colour it will full? Please answer thank you!

[@summernaser7482]

the color turns off when it’s done charging

[@seanryan8680]

@@summernaser7482 thanks got it

[@stephenbustos]

Completely useless to buy since you can use any phone charger with a type C cable to charge your controller 😂. Why buy another piece of equipment?

[@topnotchplayzzz]

We can tell you messy

[@eltripas0104]

A phone charger can damage your controller bro

[@stephenbustos]

@@eltripas0104 been using them for years and never had a problem.

[@stephenbustos]

@eltripas0104 been using them for years without issues

[@OmriHorvatt]

Will it charged the controller when the council is not working?

[@manea7074]

Yes

[@cengizyirci614]

its Lit!!!! i really like it

[@AquaNathan24]

Can you keep controllers on charger 24/7?

[@Allamant22]

No

[@luckylefty297]

Could you tell me where you got that PlayStation button sign that’s lighting up in the back?

[@FrugalGaming]

Sure, it’s made by a company called Paladone and you can get them on Amazon 👍🏼

[@luckylefty297]

@@FrugalGaming thank you appreciate it.

[@chingycjaii]

I've added see custom paddles to the back of the controller, would there be enough space for this to fit?