This common mistake will actually RUIN your Playstation controller

Here's something that many Playstation users do when charging their PS4 controller that can actually cause permanent damage to the Playstation 4 Dualshock controller. In this video, I'm going to show you how to safely avoid this mistake and a couple tips and tricks for charging your Playstation controller! Make sure to subscribe for more Playstation Life Hacks videos.

[@DonnaBarnbrookMalletswinger]

Love how PS4 tips are still being released at the end of its lifespan

[@TheYoungSavage]

Donna Barnbrook Right lol

[@jordanrepgamez413]

Donna Barnbrook exactly

[@Cairo98_]

😂

[@jj-th5jo]

Ps4 is still selling like hot cakes

[@sanskarwaghchaure4131]

Dude if ps4 can run games with mind blowing graphics like red dead 2 and last of us 2 then ps4 can rule till like 2026

[@00shady7x]

I charge my controller from my ps4, isn't that how everyone charges their controller

[@DeadSkinMask32]

Evidently not

[@Giannopsyrras]

I have only one charger slot now,beacuse i stuck a cheap-ass cable that it couldn charge from under the TV furniture sooo I sometimes charge it from a wall charger but it is exactly 1A and 5V

[@yunga.1541]

Yess ssirr

[@OkieGamer85]

When you have an external harddrive and a PSVR you kinda have to find other options.

[@HIMfan42069]

shady. Right

[@dylanjohncahill1999]

That’s the only way every1 in my house charges there controllers, we haven’t had any issues from what I know of.

[@Bruce93x]

I agree. Been using that for a long time. Still the same controller and still working perfectly ok

[@Krunk17777]

It depends on what wall adapter you use, I use the old small apple one.

[@Bruce93x]

@@Krunk17777 this is also true

[@TorettoHuNGameplays]

Their*

[@karikurifoxkkf3626]

Your chargers might be at the same voltage as the ds4, soo there will be no problem, if you use turbo chargers it can lower the lifespan from the battery or even kill your controller

[@tomburnham6640]

Super late to the party I know but just in case anybody is curious - Using any 5V USB power source will be absolutely fine. The Amps rating is simply the max the particular charger can output, it isn't forced into the controller rather the controller takes what it needs (up to the maximum output) Short version: You're ok to use wall chargers or any other 5V usb power source, same goes for new Dualsense controllers.

[@projectkisaragi111]

hi,. I have charger here that it says 5v / 9v /12v on the outout,..is that safe to use considering that it also says 5v for the output?

[@tomburnham6640]

@@projectkisaragi111 The charger is either QC or PD compatible. Since the Dualsense isn't compatible with either the charger will default to regular 5V charging so it'll be fine.

[@projectkisaragi111]

@@tomburnham6640 thanks man!,..appreciate it :)

[@LtMidnight.R]

Then what is the problem with my ps4 controller it still lighting orange or yellow😭

[@Nickie-Nick]

I love how quick and simple these are, no bs, no rambling about other things, just straight up honesty and quickness

[@Skyesbeautifuldream]

Hi everybody this is PS4 Controller Fixer23 here. I'm going to show you an important tip that may increase the lifespan of a PS4 Controller. Before I do that make sure to subscribe to my channel, and if you're already subscribed hit the thumbs up button. Also, don't forget to hit the notification bell to stay up to date on all my videos. Also, follow me on Facebook and Twitter. I have a patreon account now. For just donating $20 a month I can continue you great videos and I'll send all the people who donate a lock of my hair and picture of my PS4. Let's get started. *Pointless 30 second intro. This video is brought to you by Raid Shadow Legends. Now I usually stick to games on the console, but this mobile game is so phone. I was hastened of this game at first, but after 30 seconds I was hooked. This is easily my most played game. You can have fun playing too. Link is found in the description below. So I have a special guest with me today. Say hi to PS4 Fanboy8. Thanks for helping me out Fanboy8. I'll be joining him in a video on his channel in the future, so subscribe to his channel. You don't want to miss out. PS4 Controllers cost about $60. That is a lot of money. Doing this one thing could cause them to break. So don't do this. Really don't do this. I did this and it broke. I had to order a new PS4 Controller. It cost $60 and had to wait for it to ship. I highly recommend you take my advice. Do you mean as opposed to something like that?

[@user-cj9zy9td5l]

@@Skyesbeautifuldream ok

[@laughingstar3945]

@@Skyesbeautifuldream lol

[@sno5951]

@@Skyesbeautifuldream thank you for this 💀

[@ProfessorChaos2050]

I'd rather charge my PS4 controller from the console like it's recommended

[@briangallardo5645]

GSHYNE87 YEA WHO CHARGES THEIR CONTROLLER LIKE THAT!

[@fynkozari9271]

I have never ever ever ever ever ever ever charged my dualshock using a plug. Who would be dumb enough to use a plug to charge dualshock??

[@ProfessorChaos2050]

Stoneryoda 937 agreed the PS4 controller battery does suck I just hope it improved on the PS5. Far as the xbox one controller goes it definitely last longer I use the charge & play kit tho I don't deal with batteries it's 2020

[@Queeze101]

@@fynkozari9271 That's the spirit.

[@MuffinTheMicrobiologist]

@@fynkozari9271 me

[@astro7714]

Man either went of his way and bought a new controller or has never touched that controller on his life with how matte it still is

[@bigwilly43729]

I just bought a long ass cable & leave it hooked up. It’s like having an NES all over again!

[@cloud99vii27]

long ass cable xD

[@jtsharp6129]

Yup. I do this too. Long 10ft cable. I personally think that it's better.

[@nathanparrott247]

I've charged my controllers like this for years, no negative effects that I can tell.

[@deanohodges]

Same

[@theriseoftony]

I even use micro to usb c type to charge it faster works fine

[@joewey321]

Same

[@gamerzortex6400]

How much volt charger do you use

[@MoreEvilThanYahweh]

My controllers break from input parts like the analog stick's sensor wearing out before the battery gives me any issues.

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

You can use any amperage of charger, as long as it’s 5 Volts. The controller will only draw what it needs to charge.

[@jonboy602]

This. Threre is a basic misunderstanding of how electricity works by the videomaker.

[@boliussa]

You should be clearer The controller will only draw the AMPS/current that it needs.

[@serraxer]

Yeah and iam just wondering about 20K likes on this video are this 20K peoples dumb as videomaker or its just bots.

[@Nost2682]

@@serraxer The thumbs down are the ones who understood how it works 😁

[@mthompson965]

@@serraxer people make KZbinrs their idols and will automatically like their videos for no reason. It's the internet

[@akhilmaverick96]

This is pure nonsense. I have been using a wall charger (that supports Quick Charge 3) ever since I purchased PS4 in early 2017 to charge my 2 controllers and both are working perfectly to this day.

[@shabadoo572]

Yup, charged my controller using mains power and had ps4 from release and was still using original controller when I upgraded to the Ps5. Incidentally, having used every ps since the 1st gen and never having had any issues with the controllers. Until the 5. I've had to send 2 controllers back for replacements, only had it since July.

[@jimmic6063]

Same here.. never had a problem since 2016.. still working perfect.

[@TheAmusingLobster]

Even the guy in the video says he never had a problem. Personal experience does not cover everything and he's just pointing this out to reduce risk for others who might end up breaking their controller.

[@jetserious1033]

Just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean it has to be nonsense

[@l-olihunter695]

My Controller died affter six months because of that so its not complete nonsene

[@LEVEL3D]

I've wallcharged my PS4 controller and i definitely experienced a big loss in battery life over time. Lesson learnt and im being super careful with my PS5 controller, only charging it from the console.

[@zerinsten23]

Using a regular 5V wall charger is fine, but you should never use a fast charging one.

[@PhillipLemmon]

YES. THIS!

[@eivanbarnes8232]

I just charge it with my ps4 just to make sure im not ruining the battery

[@lockpep5992]

Damn I have been using a fast charger on my controller this whole time luckily I havent had problems

[@MegazorgOne]

@@lockpep5992 The problem may happen by accident. Sometimes the power controllers do not recognize the type of device connected, and then the power chip inside the gamepad (not a battery that would be easy to replace) may break. I am related to the service and have seen many gamepads that have failed due to “fast charging”.

[@GadgetCave]

I just use a wireless charger lol

[@propheinx2250]

And here I thought you were going to talk about how the charge port on the controller was placed in just such a way that if you set it down flat while charging, it'll put pressure on charge port and eventually result in the charge port no longer working and a need for a new overpriced controller.

[@Nabekukka]

Or you can fix the controller by replacing the charge port assembly, it's about 10 bucks on Amazon, no need to buy a new controller just for that.

[@karamhamdi3218]

Lol same

[@moondoggie9715]

That sounded oddly specific 🤔

[@kyleweir689]

@@Nabekukka That's beside the point... it's a design flaw that costs people money.

[@mert5896]

@@kyleweir689 its a future that gains sony money*

[@bread.06]

I'm getting a ps4 for Christmas and your videos are really useful

[@timothyoswaldtei3047]

I've never charged my controllers like that (as far as I can recall) but I've still gone through two PS4 controllers with drift on the right analog stick that would even make Nintendo blush.

[@stonoir5978]

this man has helped me so much with my stuff

[@iBlameRiya]

Ikr

[@Slayer-ur5pu]

These are helpful but why is he doing these info videos now like the ps4 been out for about 6 years or so

[@JohnGlasscock]

I'm glad, thanks

[@stonoir5978]

John Glasscock yessss you replied love you man, you fr made my controller like 10x better and I could never thank you enough

[@JohnGlasscock]

@@stonoir5978 that means a lot, you're welcome

[@BokiJuda]

Thanks a lot for these vids, helped me save my equipment so I can record PS4 trophies and gameplay for my channel. Thank you very much once again !

[@AE-jo2fy]

Thankyou for this, I haven't done this but I've thought about it. It's good to have this heads up!

[@crayzcubing]

Thanks for the vid! I have to remind people this all the time!

[@adrenalinaddict7127]

I use ps4 Sony docking station , charges 2 at a time from bottom of the controller ,and it's pretty cheap

[@Daelen]

Adrenalinaddict how much is it?

[@DovahkiinChild]

@@Daelen $40

[@shapsugh1864]

@@DovahkiinChild where I live we have the Chinese copy it gets the job done and is much cheaper $10

[@catalin004]

I've been using it for years and agree that it's a solid investment.

[@sktchhh5844]

Adrenalinaddict yeah but you can’t use you controller if both are dead. My friends have this problem and it’s annoying when they can’t play because their controllers need to charge and they’re too lazy to get a usb normal cord

[@apollotherandom5118]

It’s strange He always posts a video based off the problem I get recently

[@kropking]

He's watching you. 👀

[@ryaneh3542]

I know he always does it, its uncanny.

[@adnansyed8083]

Same here. My controller L stick showing some problem after charging with some different usb cable. Dammit

[@AngeloT2001]

Same, but my case is strange, The cable I used to charge my controller stop working but just for my controller, in other devices the cable works fine, I tried other cables thinking it was the same problem in this video but other cables charge my controller just fine. At least thanks to this video I'm not going to charge my controller with a fast charge charger

[@ray6240]

@@AngeloT2001 could be the connection prongs in your cable and/or controller got slightly damaged or bent. This happens a lot. If they both get damaged then they won't line up but an undamaged cord can line up with a damage connector and an undamaged connector can line up with a damaged cord. So if the slots in your phone are not damaged, they can still receive charge from a damaged cord. The issue a lot of ps4 users run into is the two little triangle shaped prongs sticking up from the charger cord can get pushed down and will will not securely latch into the controller even if you push and hold the cord indy the controller with your hand. Many other devices have their own internal patches so that they can accept most 3rd party charges.

[@MGG87]

It CAN happen, just like charging anything else. The best way to keep damage to the battery from happening, is to A. Not use it (much) while charging and B. Don't leave it on the charger. Unlike plugging into the PS4 in rest mode, a wall charger will continue to feed power to the controller, potentially shortening lifespan.

[@localdrunk2338]

Thank you for making a video that gets to the point. You may have saved my controllers. Thank you.

[@tiggahtigz]

Why do I find this video in my recommended 4 controllers later...

[@notaprettyboah3739]

Ayyyy

[@tiggahtigz]

🤦‍♂️

[@TrevorJones1]

because the algorithm only includes you on your 4th controller

[@NikoBellic0878]

damn

[@ianspice6976]

When I first bought my PS4 pro, I used my phone's fast charger and killed the controller. Bought a charging station after that, convenient as it charges 2 at a time.

[@RedBaronisa]

😂 u knew better than using a fast charger 😂

[@javianbrown8627]

You sure that's what broke it though? USB devices only take the amount of power they need since the charger doesn't just force all it's power into it. Just get the voltage right (usually 5v) and you're usually fine even if the amps are over

[@RedBaronisa]

@@javianbrown8627 the first ps4 controllers didnt have that protection. The second generation of ps4 controllers has it but the first generation was intended to be charged only off the ps4

[@javianbrown8627]

@@RedBaronisa that's messed up coming from a company that manufactures phones, cameras and other USB devices. Thankfully they fixed it so anyone with a current version of the controller would be fine

[@Driftclipz]

yo thanks for letting me know so if i get my ps4 fixed and what i could do better so that i can charger my controller safer. i liked and subscribed

[@300kyuubi]

Subbed, I always find you in my recommendations. And your videos are very helpful, thank you.

[@jordy3525]

My controller is destroyed before this can happen...

[@i-mine-clay562]

I still regularly use the one that came with mine and never had a problem yall just have anger issues

[@jordy3525]

@@i-mine-clay562 you never played Fifa isn't it? Haha kidding

[@i-mine-clay562]

@@jordy3525 never but im not into sports games so I would understand even if I did

[@jordy3525]

@@i-mine-clay562 ah you play shooters then? Or just walkthroughs?

[@centurionjeff]

I’ve never had one that lasted long enough to have battery issues! I play COD. I also have a surplus of batteries from controllers that were opened like ......you would a lobster claw!

[@partialbullet2215]

Thanks for the tip I don’t necessarily use a v2 charger for my controller Since my desk has USB ports and I like to use my chargers for my portable devices, but thanks to you I’ll make sure not to do so

[@NR20244]

One of my PS4 USB ports got fried so easily that I barely plugged anything into that port. I used the other one a lot and that one still works fine when the other one was barely used and got fried.

[@UdanaWijesuriya]

After using a wallcharger, my controller battery got damaged as well. It was a 5V, 2A. It's too bad that this video came out much later than I realized what was happening. Thank you very much for the information.

[@stefan1172]

I only have 1 controller and it’s perfectly fine. I’ve had it for YEARS

[@romacho8467]

Lucky you, I'm going for my damn 4th controller

[@jasonm8017]

That’s a dangerous ‘game’ you are playing my friend😆

[@yeahhdatsm]

I have too but these kids stole one behind my back so ima buy a new one

[@Redman_30]

Well we know who ain’t playing cod

[@stefan1172]

I play cod and fortnite and all those games...

[@adamcalchi4709]

I let My ps4 charge My controller everytime because there's a setting that can set up how long you want the controller charged for , I picked 3 hours

[@bossxcino8187]

@@siloPIRATE it's literally in the video

[@adamcalchi4709]

@@bossxcino8187 I kmow thats why im stating it. Its the best option

[@bossxcino8187]

@@adamcalchi4709 i agree w you bro. The dude deleted his comment

[@adamcalchi4709]

@@bossxcino8187 I dont even know what He said 😅

[@bossxcino8187]

@@adamcalchi4709 he just asked how do you do it but it was literally right there lol

[@heribertolombera6338]

You're a very helpful with these electronics thank you for this awesome video sir

[@abhaydabas79]

Thankyou I didn't know this, will be cautious while charging my controllers next time

[@Nost2682]

No, everything is ok, you can continue to use a wall charger. He has no idea how electronics work.

[@meyomammawefriends.7106]

Man, good looking out. I literally had one of my controllers on the wall charger as I watched this😅

[@daviddrobac8576]

me too hhahahaa

[@RedBaronisa]

Been using a wall charger the past 5 years. No issues. Just dont be dumb enough to use a fast charger

[@epender]

It makes no difference whether or not you use a wall charger.

[@epender]

@@RedBaronisa If it's a USB charger it shouldn't matter whether or not it's a fast charger

[@jordanstinson2505]

I always put my PS4 Pro in rest mode when I’m done for the day & just charge it like that.

[@Reckoner89]

I'm using my old Motorola wall charger for years now that says it's offering "standard output" at 5 volts, but also 2 different super-charging outputs at 9 volts and 12 volts respectively. Been using it for at least 5 years on both a V1 and a V2 controller with no problems whatsoever.

[@amberhernandez]

I always thought wall charging never worked, since the light never came on for me. It's just been ingrained in my head after trying that they only charge through the console itself lol

[@silklion7375]

I charge my controller every night like this since 4 years. Since then I used 3 different chargers and its my first and only controller

[@GokuBlack-sf5kx]

Aye that's right we kinda the same. Except I had my controller for 6 or seven years and it's still good. Just that the light bar doesn't turn on anymore, the rubber things on the joysticks are gone and the l2 and r2 buttons have broke 3 times but I crazy glue it back. Other than that it still works.

[@catchinxbodiezz9299]

@@GokuBlack-sf5kx u should buy a new one man

[@GokuBlack-sf5kx]

@@catchinxbodiezz9299 naa. When it doesn't work then I will buy a new one. But rn it still works.

[@catchinxbodiezz9299]

@@GokuBlack-sf5kx i mean it works but if you buy a new one it just feels so much better no matter how well the old one works these things are plastic and wear out. Id say at least you gotta get one every year.

[@GokuBlack-sf5kx]

@@catchinxbodiezz9299 that's just wasting money. My nephew has his controller here with me but I don't use it regardless if it's new. I use mine cuz it still works. I ain't wasting 60$ every year for a new controller. That money can be used for better use like clothes and food and stuff like that.

[@Vyluxi]

Your ps4 and controller looks clean mine look like it came out da battlefield 😂😂

[@yousufmohammad2494]

Iknow right :))

[@josemiguelmarinespinoza2304]

This was so useful but could you do another one like this but with the ps4 🎧 headphones? Please

[@SEXYMAN71778]

I done use a wall charger to charge my controller before but it wasn’t plugged into the wall but into a power surge and had no problem with it. But thanks for making this video letting us know

[@dannyrivera8300]

Ehh I've charged my ps4 controller with a wall adapter & I've never had any issues whatsoever

[@Midnaighte]

Same

[@brookehumble187]

Me too

[@coachkboxing2675]

Andy Kim not true. It ruined two controllers for me. I dare you to keep charging them on that wall charger and watch what happens

[@coachkboxing2675]

You will, it takes time, but eventually the battery stops working on the remote completely, you’ll see

[@dannyrivera8300]

@@coachkboxing2675 it's been a good 3 years and it's still going strong

[@wubiac4748]

You earned a new subscriber! Nice vid Thanks alot for helping

[@JohnGlasscock]

Thanks man

[@Phantom-Asura7]

Very nice video! interesting tips I had this in mind so I don't know if i'm doing it the correct way but to charge my controller I put the console (PS4) on rest mode and connect the charging cable that came with it into the console usb port ;)

[@mrko88]

This depends on your adapter, make sure your adapter is good, branded, and the output of 5V - 1A or more or less doesn't matter because when your controller is fully charged 800ma will self-interrupt current. More A will charge faster, less A will charge slower.

[@supundissanayake4311]

I really appreciate that your videos are short and gets right to the point

[@leonzchannelz]

I've never wall charged my controllers and both of them have really short battery life

[@NR20244]

I have this controller where I don’t charge it all the time, during July the battery got damaged and I had to remove it to make the controller work again but it only worked wired

[@rolandofgilead43]

your video got me thinking have i ever done that? and honestly i can't think of ever doing that and if i ever do it's really RARE as i normally just plug it into my console charge or i have one of those control charges that you use just for that. i have one for my PS4 and i've even used my PS3 controllers for it as well plus my xbox controllers as well.

[@Kyouske_42]

Alright, hobby electricians guessing games aside: you do notice that the plug for the battery does not connect directly to the USB inlet, right? There is actual charging electronics inside the controller that make sure to not overcharge the Li-ion cell. The charging current will also be limited by it, so there is no harm in using a more potent charger, as it will only "provide" as much current as the device "accepts", so to speak. Many modern chargers are quite smart, I noticed that mine completely shuts off the power after the controller is fully charged to save some energy. *flies away*

[@MrBizzle79]

This is true what you said the fast chargers do detects when a device has a 5 volt batteries & will adjust the charge to not too over charge the battery. I read this while ago about old cell phones with 5volt batteries get charged with fast chargers .

[@Lit_Deejay_Focus]

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[@dmo848]

I knew i was right, thank u

[@MarkChance]

I’m not an electrician, but even I knew this.

[@spillinout]

Sven Kowatz BEWARE: There’s a glitch in the controllers themselves which make the chargers think that it need more than 5 volts, If your controller gets warmer than when you charge it via the USB port STOP USING IT!!!

[@MarkChance]

It’s almost impossible to overcharge via USB. So this advice is a little of the mark.

[@rhyno514]

I been wall charging my controller for 3 years never used the ps and my controller is fine

[@sn0wblind133]

Yeah these kinds of videos are pretty dumb. The problem is when people use adapters from china. Like; do you _really_ expect a cheap chinesium charger that's barely rated to be smart enough to not detonate expensive batteries to keep your batteries healthy ? This (and money) are the reason why companies make proprietary chargers. Don't charge expensive stuff with cobbled together plastic timebombs.

[@armando92]

@JohnKontos10 you should use the 2A to correctly charge you controller, the charger is capable of pushing 2A not that it always pushes 2A. Also what the battery says is kinda pointless since we dont charge the batteries directly we do it via a charge controller, the same controller that tells fast chargers that this device dont need fast charge and will only use the 5v line

[@TVideoCZ]

Well I do not know how or why but my DS4 was fried from powerbank

[@rossprivate5456]

Resistance of the circuit will determine what current can flow through it. The stated output of the charger is the upper limit of what it is capable of outputting. It's like using a 10 amp appliance from a power outlet rated at 15 amps

[@wooflebarkles4361]

I love your tips and tricks it really helps

[@samanthalucas8070]

WHERE DID YOU FIND SET FEATURES AVAILABLE IN REST MODE

[@Nokronz]

I could've sworn we've seen this before.

[@tredfxman]

Not in this Church !! 😄

[@JohnGlasscock]

Nope, this is a new vid

[@Nokronz]

@@JohnGlasscock i guess i was dreaming then, nice video and im glad i never did that to my controller

[@DKnight10]

I had the feeling.

[@asuperswaggyguy]

it’s the mandela effect my guy

[@deenanthekemoni5567]

I just found you this afternoon and I am systemically watching all your videos and adjusting things accordingly. Sony should Hire you my guy. THANK YOU 😁

[@mrbeefy604]

Its clickbait, this video is pure nonsense.

[@deenanthekemoni5567]

@@mrbeefy604

[@mrbeefy604]

@@deenanthekemoni5567 oh I get it this is the video uploaders Alt account, that's why you dont think its clickbait keenan

[@seriousskateboarding9938]

You must have matching voltage. The amps of the charger can and should be higher than what is required. (The controller will only pull as much amps as it's capable of)

[@eveesix9683]

Thank you for this. I have thought about doing this because there is a wall outlet right by my couch, so way closer than the Playstation is. I will not try my luck though.

[@shawnsummers4177]

Me who still only has a PS2 cause I'm a stupid asshole - "interesting"

[@akmalferdiansyah1137]

And then there's me, who doesn't even have a Playstation but continue to watch this video.

[@steez1921]

im still stuck with a PS3! but thank the lords i have a xbox 360 so i can pla GTA san andreas on ps3 and GTA V on xbox

[@kenesufernandez1281]

@@steez1921 ❤️

[@schikaka2]

I've been charging my PS4 with whatever I got since 2013 and never had an issue!

[@lightbladeninja168]

Thank you I use to do this and now you saved my controllers thank you!

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

Using wall adapters to charge my dual shocks caused that entire port not to work anymore UNTIL I used a dual charger controller charger that charges from the BOTTOM, which reset the port somehow & now both work again.

[@thormight4070]

I been charging this way for 5 years on a daily basis. I've never had a single problem

[@RedBaronisa]

Same. All the people saying dont do it were dumb and used fast chargers 😂 The older controllers “can” use fast chargers but eventually shit in them gets blown. Been wall charging mine the past 5 years as well with no issues

[@Dracophile7]

I never new this. Thank you for the literally controller saving tip.

[@christopherrogers5197]

I wish I found this video a few months ago, because now the battery pack for my controller is damaged and now has to be continuously charging while playing.

[@abutimmy3743]

depending on the wall charger i use the light goes off and with some the light stays on for days.

[@rickymahoney6664]

I’ve always just plugged it in the ps4 when I’m not playing but I wish it was a usb-c. Plugging it into the controller is a pain in the ass. Some reason I struggle every time I try plugging it in

[@shandy3025]

Same good thing the ps5 controller has usbc

[@Olkv3D]

Same. The micro USB port on the DS⁴ is upside-down compared to most other devices. Take a paint marker and put a small dot on the "top" side of the wire's male connection point to make it easily visible at a glance. 👍

[@Kenshiro3rd]

I’ve used my vita charger (5 Volt 1.5 Amp output) for years. I’ve yet to suffer any damage as a result. The key is not to use a quick charge cable. Hell most electronics recommend not using them period due to risk of overcharge and overloading thanks to output exceeding tolerances.

[@joselinegallant7442]

3xcellent source of info on the things that matter most.🎮much love

[@rossdevin9799]

Every video shows how to charge a controller and how not to charge them, however I haven't found anything on if I should charge my brand new ps4 controller before I use it or use it till I need to charge it. I've heard both so maybe you can help with that please.

[@flowerylemon612]

I've been using a wall charger since I got my ps4 on 2014 and its been working great, got a new one once my old one began to drift, and still works as if new!

[@AverageAlien]

Why? Why not just use the ps4 itself?

[@flowerylemon612]

@@AverageAlien you know…I sometimes I wanna sit back and play instead of letting it charge

[@AverageAlien]

@@flowerylemon612 you can do that with the ps4

[@bakhsytothe1758]

Who else felt the thubnail on a personal level😕...and thought ut was gonna ba a whole different video

[@Randomninja47]

At my old place my PS4 was far away from me and I would use a wall charger while playing to keep a charge. However, I always used the cord that came with my PS4 and only used my android brick, so I don''t know if that had an effect. I never had issues though.

[@ProjectPewgf]

I've been doing this for years, great upload 👍

[@bobocpe]

You did not mention charging cables! Make a video on this! I bought a good usb cable and it does not work with my ps4 accessories! My very old and cheap one does the job.

[@user-bg8mn5gy9p]

U need data transfer cable not just charging cable 😇

[@Revixy]

hmm, I was expecting a video that explains how PlayStation controllers like to mess themselves up if a user attach a controller via USB to PC'es; where the controller will constantly disconnect from the PC during games making playing with controllers with the USB annoyingly complicated at times unless you sit very still.

[@Sitonai_]

It usually happens when you set your controller down flat when have it plugged in like how it shows in the thumbnail. I’ve tested it myself too. I’ve had two cables start disconnecting constantly around 4 months of purchasing them when i laid them flat. Now I unplug the cable every time I’m not using a controller for my PC, and it’s still working fine after nine months. It seems leaving it flat puts pressure on the chargeport and cable making it mess up overtime. Hope this helps you. Just disconnect the cable from the controller whenever you’re not using it for your PC.

[@shooter0784]

I use wall chargers for the PS4 and 5 because the USB port trickle charges the controllers essentially and it takes ages vs a direct charging port

[@metallica929]

Bro could you make a video about the same topic on PS5 dualsense controller?

[@rogerfn4283]

I always have my controller plugged in when im playing. So I took out the battery and it works perfectly fine. (it reduces weight)

[@Sllikxi]

Xbox but ps cant do this

[@PINE_333]

Been charging the same controller with an android charger for years and it still works just fine 🤷🏽

[@cristyroyt3775]

Same man

[@infiltraitor465]

I've been using my 2.0amp charger for a while. I got mixed thoughts when the time comes my DS4 stopped working after the charging indicated battery full. That time I press the PS button and it will not light up. I rested my PS4 for weeks and got it working again when plugged but the moment I unplug the power it will not light up again. I seems the battery is not working as before. I will never use a wall charger again. I'm glad it still works after all that stress my DS4 went through.

[@Azzameen99AZ]

I have used a wall charger for my controller for years, and never had any negative effects. Watching this video, I checked my chargers to make sure, and it is the recommended 1A 5V. I never even knew they made others!

[@kontext4277]

As long as you use the right voltage adopter it will be fine just unplug once it's full don't leave it plug in once the light bar stop blinking.

[@valentinionita4449]

I've been using the like this for years with no issues. The science behind wall chargers or any power adapters doesn't support your theory. They have to provide at least the power of the device they charge. If they can provide more they will adapt to the needs of the device. Only if they provide less they can cause actual damage

[@Nicksperiments]

That’s what I was thinking too. The chargers won’t put out 9v unless the device calls for it. Maybe there’s something wrong with the controllers that fools the quick chargers into thinking it’s a quick charge device

[@migomezch]

Nicksperiments Chargers pretty much universally (and for USB, 100% definitely) supply controlled constant voltage up to a maximum current capability dependent on the charger. If your charger supplies 9V, it will always supply 9V, and this breaks down only if a device tries to pull more current from it than the charger can put out, effectively shorting it out even if there is some resistance from the device (and then, if it's USB, it will shut down entirely and turn on again intermittently until the "short" ends). The only special circumstance with USB is that Quick Charge allows the device to ask the charger to switch to a higher voltage (by communicating with a digital protocol over USB) which supports faster charging for devices that have this capability. The voltage would still be constant, but at a higher constant level. As Valentin said, what this video says is bogus. What's happening is most likely batteries going bad because they've exceeded their lifetime, have manufacturing defects, or suffered impact or heat damage of some sort. This is a normal thing batteries do. It could also come from issues in the controller's charge circuitry, which could be failing to stop routing power to the battery when it's fully charged. A charger cannot cause this to happen unless it's damaged and would fry a controller just as easily as a phone or any other device.

[@marystone860]

I do that sometimes! Especially when both of my controllers are dead, I have just the one actual charger cable, so, sometimes I have to use a wall charger to charge the second one. But, I check on it, so it doesn't overcharge!

[@Nicholas1999]

The controller has a protection board Since its lithium Which is will not let it overcharge or over current. I noticed that it doesn't take more than 0.5 of a amp to change

[@tredfxman]

Bop bop boo-boop booppedy in slowmotion this timey! 😄

[@javianbrown8627]

Been charging my controller with my wall adaptor for years and I've never had any issues and I won't stop tbh. Chargers don't usually force all their power into a device, it's more like the device pulls the amount they need (to an extent as sending too much power can still destroy them). Hence you can use a more powerful charger than your phone supports and your phone will only charge at it's max rate.

[@garyt.8745]

Not power, voltage. Overvoltage may cause problems. You could plug a 0.5A rated device into literally ANY amperage charger and it will either take all the amperage it can get (if the charger is rated at less than 0.5A), in which case the charger may overheat, OR it will take exactly 0.5A (regardless of whether the charger is rated at 0.5A, 2A, 10A, etc.). However if you were to plug in ANY amperage charger with the wrong voltage (so 6v, 9v, 12v, etc.) then your device will be damaged. Thing is, that I know of, NO USB chargers have higher voltages than any USB port will accept. That's a standard. They are all 5v.

[@bugnazbinnyking1198]

Very concise and informative. Thank you. ( _I don't even own a Playstation_ )

[@paullefur6213]

Thanks for this, I don't do wall charging, but I have a USB 1amp 5volt adapter so will give it a go. If 1amp 5V is the sweet spot then I am in, thanks for the tip.

[@AzirUddin91]

I have v1 ps4 controller and have previously charging it with wall adapter - never had any issues

[@havocavery]

My V2 didn't make it 😂

[@gotworc]

it's not good to do it cuz it could damage the battery

[@bmoore3914]

I've charged my controller with an android charger(in the wall) for about 6 years. No problems.

[@StaticFyzio]

Same i let it charge to morning

[@ray6240]

Congratulations?

[@mentos93]

Not every android charger work, you need to look up the voltage on wich works. Most all original phone charger works, the cheap ones are not good either for your phone or controller.

[@juangouveia8098]

i have broken at least 3 of them, never knew what is was but know i see its because of the charger. the controller will work, but once you go charge it again, it won charge no matter what... it also doesnt stop working everytime i charge, i could charge it like that for a couple of weeks, then all of a suden i go and charge and nothing happens

[@stanbrinkhuis1053]

2 of my controllers are dead because of wall charging i geus it depends on the charger

[@theunseen8054]

I literally just got a factory re-certified PS4 pro and was wondering about wall charging. I think I’ll play it safe and just let the console charge it. Thanks for the tip!

[@califaern3sto]

Yeah when i got my battlefront 1 edition ps4 and controller I used to charge the controller with my galaxy s6's fast charging cable. Over time the plastic around the charge port warped and kinda melted. Now I use my old lg g3 usb and power adapter that doesn't have fast charging and it never gave me issues like the fast charging cables.

[@ryanflaherty9800]

Can you do a video on what a question mark means on your battery power in the main menu?

[@iBlameRiya]

It doesn't charge thats it

[@ryanflaherty9800]

Oh ok thx

[@PhillipLemmon]

I had windows phone and used the charger that came with it to charge my controller....... Worked absolutely fine! (maybe it was the right power requirement)

[@KofolaDealer]

If you had one of the lower end ones, you had a slow charger (0.5A output).

[@PhillipLemmon]

@@KofolaDealer I don't remember what the phone was but the point is it charged the controller!

[@andyespinozam]

Well, you can actually charge with anything you have, the problem is that the battery damages faster. I have a controller that I bought with a PS4 Pro last year and this one I used a Samsung charger, the battery life is like half now. The one that came with the PS4 doesn’t have that issue since I always charged it with the PS4.

[@Tony_doing_things]

I have onced plugged in my ps4 controller to one of the wall chargers and it messed mine up so I could only play with a charger in my controller.it still does this but i still use it because my other one goes up when I don't press up

[@diondrehall9263]

What cable are you plugging into the controller? It looks like it snaps into place.