PS5 players are realizing that a gadget they already own will solve battery drain issues
BIG gamers have realized there's a better way to get around their PS5 controller battery issues.
Powering the DualSense controller should last between three and six hours.
But the life of the internal batteries will decrease over time, meaning it will hold much less power and need to be charged more regularly.
Rumor has it that Sony is launching a brand new controller with a big battery boost and 12 hours of battery life.
Until that becomes a reality, you're stuck with the current device.
Fortunately, there are some tricks that can help with quickly draining batteries.
The most obvious thing, of course, is to connect your PS5 controller to the console so that it has a constant power supply.
But the cable is not long enough for everyone.
Looking for a solution, one Reddit user wrote: “If my PS5 controller dies, I literally have to stop gaming and charge it, or I can sit next to my PS5 and charge it while I play.
“Does anyone know any tips/tricks to extend battery life?”
Fellow gamers shared a simple trick: use a power bank that will keep their controller going without the limitations of a short cable connected to the PS5.
“Whaaaaaat, that's genius, that's what I'm going to do from now on,” the original poster responded.
Tips to boost your PS5 controller battery
There are some settings you can change to boost your PS5 controller battery as well.
- Reduce the vibration intensity
- Decrease the intensity of the trigger effect
- Dim the brightness of the controller lighting
- Turn down the controller's speaker volume
- Turn off the microphone
Others warned that not all power banks might work and could further damage the controller's battery if it doesn't have the correct voltage.
So be sure to check whether they match.
“Make sure you get the right charger,” one person responded.
“Don't use lightning charging or whatever they're called as it can damage the battery. I believe you need about 5 volts. It's probably just a basic charger but look it up. This idea seems genius lol.”
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