Це відео не доступне.
Перепрошуємо.
This common mistake will actually RUIN your Playstation controller
Вставка
- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- 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.
I love how quick and simple these are, no bs, no rambling about other things, just straight up honesty and quickness
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?
@@Skyesbeautifuldream ok
@@Skyesbeautifuldream lol
@@Skyesbeautifuldream thank you for this 💀
Love how PS4 tips are still being released at the end of its lifespan
Donna Barnbrook Right lol
Donna Barnbrook exactly
😂
Ps4 is still selling like hot cakes
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
That’s the only way every1 in my house charges there controllers, we haven’t had any issues from what I know of.
I agree. Been using that for a long time. Still the same controller and still working perfectly ok
It depends on what wall adapter you use, I use the old small apple one.
@@Krunk17777 this is also true
Their*
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
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.
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?
@@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.
@@tomburnham6640 thanks man!,..appreciate it :)
Then what is the problem with my ps4 controller it still lighting orange or yellow😭
I charge my controller from my ps4, isn't that how everyone charges their controller
Evidently not
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
Yess ssirr
When you have an external harddrive and a PSVR you kinda have to find other options.
shady. Right
I'd rather charge my PS4 controller from the console like it's recommended
GSHYNE87 YEA WHO CHARGES THEIR CONTROLLER LIKE THAT!
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??
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
@@fynkozari9271 That's the spirit.
@@fynkozari9271 me
I just bought a long ass cable & leave it hooked up. It’s like having an NES all over again!
long ass cable xD
Yup. I do this too. Long 10ft cable. I personally think that it's better.
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.
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.
Same here.. never had a problem since 2016.. still working perfect.
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.
Just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean it has to be nonsense
My Controller died affter six months because of that so its not complete nonsene
I've charged my controllers like this for years, no negative effects that I can tell.
Same
I even use micro to usb c type to charge it faster works fine
Same
How much volt charger do you use
My controllers break from input parts like the analog stick's sensor wearing out before the battery gives me any issues.
You can use any amperage of charger, as long as it’s 5 Volts. The controller will only draw what it needs to charge.
This. Threre is a basic misunderstanding of how electricity works by the videomaker.
You should be clearer The controller will only draw the AMPS/current that it needs.
Yeah and iam just wondering about 20K likes on this video are this 20K peoples dumb as videomaker or its just bots.
@@serraxer The thumbs down are the ones who understood how it works 😁
@@serraxer people make UA-camrs their idols and will automatically like their videos for no reason. It's the internet
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.
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
Using a regular 5V wall charger is fine, but you should never use a fast charging one.
YES. THIS!
I just charge it with my ps4 just to make sure im not ruining the battery
Damn I have been using a fast charger on my controller this whole time luckily I havent had problems
@@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”.
I just use a wireless charger lol
this man has helped me so much with my stuff
Ikr
These are helpful but why is he doing these info videos now like the ps4 been out for about 6 years or so
I'm glad, thanks
John Glasscock yessss you replied love you man, you fr made my controller like 10x better and I could never thank you enough
@@stonoir5978 that means a lot, you're welcome
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lol same
That sounded oddly specific 🤔
@@Nabekukka That's beside the point... it's a design flaw that costs people money.
@@kyleweir689 its a future that gains sony money*
I use ps4 Sony docking station , charges 2 at a time from bottom of the controller ,and it's pretty cheap
Adrenalinaddict how much is it?
@@Daelen $40
@@DovahkiinChild where I live we have the Chinese copy it gets the job done and is much cheaper $10
I've been using it for years and agree that it's a solid investment.
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
I'm getting a ps4 for Christmas and your videos are really useful
I been charging this way for 5 years on a daily basis. I've never had a single problem
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
It’s strange
He always posts a video based off the problem I get recently
He's watching you. 👀
I know he always does it, its uncanny.
Same here. My controller L stick showing some problem after charging with some different usb cable. Dammit
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
@@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.
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.
😂 u knew better than using a fast charger 😂
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
@@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
@@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
Can we just appreciate how clean his controller is.
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!
Why? Why not just use the ps4 itself?
@@AverageAlien you know…I sometimes I wanna sit back and play instead of letting it charge
@@flowerylemon612 you can do that with the ps4
I only have 1 controller and it’s perfectly fine. I’ve had it for YEARS
Lucky you, I'm going for my damn 4th controller
That’s a dangerous ‘game’ you are playing my friend😆
I have too but these kids stole one behind my back so ima buy a new one
Well we know who ain’t playing cod
I play cod and fortnite and all those games...
My controller is destroyed before this can happen...
I still regularly use the one that came with mine and never had a problem yall just have anger issues
@@i-mine-clay562 you never played Fifa isn't it? Haha kidding
@@jordy3525 never but im not into sports games so I would understand even if I did
@@i-mine-clay562 ah you play shooters then? Or just walkthroughs?
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!
Me who still only has a PS2 cause I'm a stupid asshole - "interesting"
And then there's me, who doesn't even have a Playstation but continue to watch this video.
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
@@steez1921 ❤️
This doesn't mean your device will consume 2A A when its powered with a 2A adapter; it is only an indication of the maximum current that can be drawn through the adapter by the controller or any device that it is connected to.
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
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.
@@GokuBlack-sf5kx u should buy a new one man
@@catchinxbodiezz9299 naa. When it doesn't work then I will buy a new one. But rn it still works.
@@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.
@@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.
Why do I find this video in my recommended 4 controllers later...
Ayyyy
🤦♂️
because the algorithm only includes you on your 4th controller
damn
It is an "adapter" not a "wattage pusher" as many people claim and mislead others. This is the same thing as charging your phone with your laptop charger. It is DESIGNED to work like that. The battery draws power and adapter supplies it.
I did this in the past,raged one day ,and the battery came out. It was all lumpy and swollen. Glad I saw it because now I strictly use the console to charge and haven't bought a new controller in 2 yrs.
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
@@siloPIRATE it's literally in the video
@@bossxcino8187 I kmow thats why im stating it. Its the best option
@@adamcalchi4709 i agree w you bro. The dude deleted his comment
@@bossxcino8187 I dont even know what He said 😅
@@adamcalchi4709 he just asked how do you do it but it was literally right there lol
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*
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 .
Sven Kowatz Cardi B👇😻👇. ua-cam.com/video/JLQk1o_nTDc/v-deo.html
I knew i was right, thank u
I’m not an electrician, but even I knew this.
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!!!
Good advice, but I bought my PS4 in 2016 an I've never used it to charge my controllers since I turn it off when not in use. It's a waste of energy to put it in sleep mode just to charge the controllers. I'm not a daily game player nor even a weekly game player. I some times go a whole month without powering on my PS4 Pro. So if you play every day then you might be motivated to keep it on.
I'm still using the same controllers after 4 years and I use a USB power HUB with 2 dedicated power only slots to do my charging of my controllers and of my other devices among which is my Galaxy Note 9 and my Galaxy 4 Tab. I have not experienced any issues to date with my controllers (no kids use them or abuse them) and I will continue doing what has worked for me. Also note that my USB HUB has overcharge and overcurrent protection, and is 5.0V and rated at 2.1A. I do, however, unplug the controllers after they've finished charging -- when I remember to do so, that is...
I ruined my controller doing this and I didn't know it until I watched this video. Thank you helping me solve the problem. Now I gotta buy a new controller.
Ehh I've charged my ps4 controller with a wall adapter & I've never had any issues whatsoever
Same
Me too
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
You will, it takes time, but eventually the battery stops working on the remote completely, you’ll see
@@coachkboxing2675 it's been a good 3 years and it's still going strong
I could've sworn we've seen this before.
Not in this Church !! 😄
Nope, this is a new vid
@@JohnGlasscock i guess i was dreaming then, nice video and im glad i never did that to my controller
I had the feeling.
it’s the mandela effect my guy
Just to be safe, im NOT doing this. Even if the charger cord is occupied i will NOT risk damaging my controllers even with safety precautions. I rather just do it the way thats intended to charge my controllers especially after watching this. Thanks for the video.
Subbed, I always find you in my recommendations. And your videos are very helpful, thank you.
It’s almost impossible to overcharge via USB. So this advice is a little of the mark.
I been wall charging my controller for 3 years never used the ps and my controller is fine
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.
@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
Well I do not know how or why but my DS4 was fried from powerbank
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
I always put my PS4 Pro in rest mode when I’m done for the day & just charge it like that.
Although I'm late to the video someone still may want some information regarding this.
So, most "slow" phone chargers these days give about 5 volts at 2 amps while fast chargers like for example Quick Charge 3.0 from Qualcomm goes up to 12V at 1.5 amps. Here's the thing though, our smartphones communicate with the charger itself and if the phone either doesn't need that full 12 volts or it doesn't support quick charge then the charger reduces the current to 5 volts up to 3 amps if needed (in QC3.0).
ALL this happens with good chargers though that sense what device you are plugging in and the device itself must have the required chip to communicate with the charger. If the device doesn't have that, for example there are many Bluetooth headphones that are charged at 5V at maximum of 1amp, tons of other devices as well, I got Bluetooth controllers that on the back says "Charging at 5V, 0.5amp or 1amp". If you connect a fast charger to that device then the charger may try to charge it as fast as possible, even if it doesn't go 12V, then it may go too much on the amperage. Don't forget that my example is about the QC3.0 which goes to 18W, there are so much faster chargers out there going up to 120W!
Since I've never seen a solid information that these kind of devices like a PS4 controller have those chips that allow them to communicate with the charger to give the right current etc, it's always better to play it safe and use a old brick (yes, it's rare for newer ones to have low amps) that have a maximum of 5V at 1amp like that video stated. Personally I use for similar devices my old Xperia bricks which are 5V at 850mAh to simply not overcharge the battery and eventually kill it.
Lastly, the dude that commented about his battery in the controller expanding from using a phone charge it may be from the reasons I already explained, a fast charger, a cheap charger that gives too much for a buck with zero safety circuits inside (I mean, what do you expect for such price except a house fire?) or simply a faulty battery in the controller, everything is a possibility.
Hope this comment gave you some more information about the topic despite my long comment since fast charging is so deep with all these protocols out there from every company.
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.
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.
Man, good looking out. I literally had one of my controllers on the wall charger as I watched this😅
me too hhahahaa
Been using a wall charger the past 5 years. No issues. Just dont be dumb enough to use a fast charger
It makes no difference whether or not you use a wall charger.
@@RedBaronisa If it's a USB charger it shouldn't matter whether or not it's a fast charger
Your ps4 and controller looks clean mine look like it came out da battlefield 😂😂
Iknow right :))
Title: this will ruin your controller
Me: to late
Thanks for the vid! I have to remind people this all the time!
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 !
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
Same good thing the ps5 controller has usbc
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. 👍
Thankyou for this, I haven't done this but I've thought about it. It's good to have this heads up!
"Overcharging" would imply a battery is hold a higher voltage than the manufacturer recommends. This is not a concern because the voltage is measured by the USB Devices (PS4 controller) charging circuitry and it stops when it gets to it design point. USB spec dictates 5volt +/- 5%. The battery likely stops around 4.2v-4.7v.
The only way around this is to charge the battery outside the controller with a higher voltage source. You can not circumvent that internal charging circuit from outside the controller.
Amperage is the measurement of the flow of electrons in a given circuit, this "flow" is why the term "amps" is used interchangeably with "current". The reason that's irrelevant is because we are talking about a specific load (PS4 controller). For example, all the wall outlets in a US residents home are 15 - 20 amps which is limited by a circuit breaker to protect personal and property damage in the event of a short circuit. You can plug a refrigerator that requires 10 amps and/or a night light that requires .1 amp into the same outlet with no fear of the night light exploding. Both devices will only use the amperage the require to operate NOT the all the amperage available.
Put it this way, you recommend not using a charger that supplies more than 1000mA (1amp) meanwhile the ports on the PS4 are 1500mA (1.5amp) USB ports. The controller its 5v - 800mA which is the most they will be using (its right on the back).
I've never wall charged my controllers and both of them have really short battery life
I've been charging my PS4 with whatever I got since 2013 and never had an issue!
I'm more concerned with the fact that Sony still hasn't gotten off its ass to fix the stick drift issue that's been a problem for over a decade now. I'm about to take back my 3rd DualSense controller in less than 10 months.
Thats so frustrating. Never wanted to spray any lubricant into it either. Not sure it would do to the fine electronics in it.
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.
Who else felt the thubnail on a personal level😕...and thought ut was gonna ba a whole different video
Been charging the same controller with an android charger for years and it still works just fine 🤷🏽
Same man
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
Thank you for making a video that gets to the point. You may have saved my controllers. Thank you.
You earned a new subscriber! Nice vid Thanks alot for helping
Thanks man
I really appreciate that your videos are short and gets right to the point
I love your tips and tricks it really helps
That is the cleanest controller I’ve ever seen
I always have my controller plugged in when im playing. So I took out the battery and it works perfectly fine. (it reduces weight)
Xbox but ps cant do this
I feel Sony makes contollers to last max a year, just business in the end
My controller lasted 6 months lool
Mine is since 2015 , 5 years ago and i have the same one
My controller that came with the ps4 has lasted 5 years
I have 2 controllers I bought in 2015 and they work fine. The only thing wrong with them are the batteries are worn out...they discharge very quickly.
Mine have lasted the entire 5 years I've had the console. Same as with all previous PlayStations. I've never had to replace one. Sometimes I buy a new one every once in a while just to have another color. It sounds like you don't know how to take care of your stuff.
Good video but the thumbnail made me think it would be about something else to make sure the cable is positioned well in the controller while it's charging making sure it's not bent potentially damaging the charging port.
This is an issue I've been having with dualshock 4s for years I predominantly use the usb cable to play I don't like having to worry about charge and when I stop playing I just leave the USB in and every DS4 controller I've ever had eventually became a pain cause the USB gets loose and falls out easily. My current DS4 I use cannot be played wired because of this and every time I need to charge it I have to find the perfect angle and leverage combination using a book to prop my DS4 up against my PS4 that's the only way the cable stays in.
I try to be careful and make sure I'm not damaging anything when using controllers but this always happens and I've come to think dualshock 4s are just really poorly made. I've never had any issue like this with any other controller I was hoping there was some fix for it that I wasn't aware of.
This was a good video, new subscriber!
I've charged my controller with an android charger(in the wall) for about 6 years. No problems.
Same i let it charge to morning
Congratulations?
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.
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
2 of my controllers
are dead because of wall charging i geus it depends on the charger
You re more helpful than Sony itself thank you
I appreciate your support
USB port goes before the battery, in my experience... Both are cheap and easy to replace. No soldering required!
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.
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 😁
Its clickbait, this video is pure nonsense.
@@mrbeefy604
@@deenanthekemoni5567 oh I get it this is the video uploaders Alt account, that's why you dont think its clickbait keenan
Yeah I have always being afraid of charging it with a wall adapter. I just charge it with the ps4
Same lmao but with a Samsung cable idk if it's risky
Use the USB cable BUT, connect directly in the USB slots on your PS4, that way it will "slow charge" just like cellphones warnings, it works, I have been doing this 3 years now, everything normal with my two controllers.
As someone who has every Xbox and Playstation (besides Ps5), this is why I prefer using rechargeable AA batteries in an Xbox controller. AA batteries last longer, I'm back to full charge in 20 seconds, and it only costs like $20 for like 3 years of batteries. Wish Playstation would go to batteries. Even when the battery pack stuck out on the 360 it still didn't get in the way either.
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.
U need data transfer cable not just charging cable 😇
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.
As someone who is an electrician, this is not very good advice. It's not BAD, but it's kind of misleading. Wall chargers are listed with their maximum output. This shows how much the charger CAN output, not how much it WILL output. The circuitry within the controller (or other USB device) will only allow the current it is rated for to flow through.
Think of it like this: Not everything in your house uses 110v AC (in the US), but all of the outlets supply it. This is because the individual devices will only output a certain amount.
The input voltage/amperage on the battery is what is allowed, but if you were to plug these batteries in DIRECTLY to the power source (let's say a 2 amp charger), you could potentially fry the battery almost instantly. Most Lithium batteries have a minimal amount of circuitry that will allow only so much current to be applied to the battery, and I'm not 100% certain whether this is in the battery itself, or within the controller (for safety reasons, it's likely in the battery).
If the battery only accepts 1A of current, it will only take 1A of current.
But why does my controller charge faster with a 2A charger, and not a 1A charger? Depends. Are you using your controller? You're leeching power that could be used for charging. On top of that, no battery charges at 100% efficiency, nor do all outputs on USB chargers. Typically, you'll get about 800mA on a 1A charger, and probably 1800mA on a 2A charger.
The biggest thing - don't use crappy chargers. Ones from Samsung, or other reputable brands will work just fine. If the charger cost you 10 cents, stay away.
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
But i charge my controler in the wall every day
Black Ãvatär why
And now you know its wrong
Bro Just plug it in to the usb in the PS4 like everyone else lmao why risk hurting the controller
I do as well, for the last 5 years and never had a problem. Chargers and device that accept charge have a way of communicating, the charger can charge at higher output, but the device/controller tells it what is the maximum charge it can accept. I have a USB power meter and have checked this. There's a board on devices that is intelligent to ensure that over the limit current does not go in
Its a myth btw
I charged mine with asus 2a 5v, for 3 years
Nothing happened and the battery didnt puffed up
j3fron ITS NOT A MYTH ... i did it a month ago and it DID ruin my controller, now the battery drains out very fast
Your charger has current protection?
Same ... I charged mine for 3 years also and still ... But with a samsung regular charger ... Not the fast charger
Yea same always used my fast charger for mine still got og controller with no issues it's BS
@@grimreaper9477 correlation is not causation
It never even occurred to me to do this. I just use the PS4 to charge my controllers. That seems to work pretty good. I always have one charging, while I use one. I keep them rotated. I have 6 controllers so there are always a couple fully charged and one charging.
3xcellent source of info on the things that matter most.🎮much love
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.
I have v1 ps4 controller and have previously charging it with wall adapter - never had any issues
My V2 didn't make it 😂
it's not good to do it cuz it could damage the battery
Thankyou I didn't know this, will be cautious while charging my controllers next time
No, everything is ok, you can continue to use a wall charger.
He has no idea how electronics work.
I do it with my VERIZON phone 3x fast charger. It works great on most controllers, but some can get over powered n break... Just don't leave it charging forever n try not to play while charging it as much as u can.
Can you do a video on what a question mark means on your battery power in the main menu?
It doesn't charge thats it
Oh ok thx
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)
If you had one of the lower end ones, you had a slow charger (0.5A output).
@@KofolaDealer I don't remember what the phone was but the point is it charged the controller!
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.
I thought that was the CORRECT WAY to charge my ps4's controller? You can change my mind now. Never had any issues with any of my controller
There should be a protection or regulation board inside the shell of those lithium batteries that prevent over charging and under charging. In other words, you can't overcharge them. However, this does not mean you can't get a battery with a poorly manufactured board or just a bad battery. We are talking about Sony, after all.
Wassup John.
Hello
Cool tip, I always charge one controller while playing, and just switch when one is about to die.
That's how you should do it
Well aren't you filthy rich!
@@donnibrasko1 lol 😂 why? I thought having 2 controller's was standard for gamers.
Voltage is the only thing that matters, as that is what is pushed to a device from the power source. Amperage is pulled from the device. So as long as the charger is 5v, any amperage will work. A 500mA charger will only supply half the charge rate and a 2A charger will only supply 1A, as that is what the DS4 controller will ask for. I don't know what the controller consumes, but let's say it draws 500mA while in use, a 500mA charger will only maintain the current charge and only continue to fill the battery when the device is off.
Other than that, any charger can have a surge during an anomaly such as a lightning storm power outage, if using a cheaply made charger or even a badly wired home; too many things to cover that can go wrong. Buy quality products and use surge protectors and you've minimized the risks.
I go one further and keep most devices on UPS battery backup.
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it!
Thank you I use to do this and now you saved my controllers thank you!