I never realized you could charge a controller using a socket I always plugged it into the PS4

@NamaDoodoo

2 жыл бұрын

Its way more convenient

@Dianophi

2 жыл бұрын

We just use a power bank because we don't have close enough wall sockets, and don't like chords laying across the floor. Not to mention, our dogs just trips them anyway 😅

@blueflare3848

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Zeromaru42

2 жыл бұрын

I charge mine using a dock for the bottom ports. Just plugs into my PS4 and I can charge it in rest mode while chilling. It always works two at a time and is way more efficient.

@peetanke

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here I always charge it with ps4 usb

I think it's been mentioned a few times already here, but using 'fast charger' type USB chargers used for phones will have zero added effect on any other device that uses USB for charging. They don't provide any more than standard USB charging amperage unless it knows it has connected to a device that allows fast charging (namely a different chipset in your phone). The battery in a PS4 controller will lose its ability to hold a charge over time no matter what method you use.

@PiotrPilinko

2 жыл бұрын

The only problem might be related to very cheap chargers, which do not follow USB standard.

@waterundertheboard

2 жыл бұрын

Also, the 5 volts that wall adapters applies is literally the USB standard, no sane wall adapter would output more than 5 volts, the wattage gets cranked up depending on the device connected.

@waterundertheboard

2 жыл бұрын

@Kanaba Nakamura quick charge as a standard has protection for this the sentiment in this video is complete bullshit I have a dell charger that charges over usb c and it dosent support a charge speed that my phone can handle when I plug it in it just dosent charge and it blinks an error code at me.

@wsketchy

2 жыл бұрын

@@waterundertheboard No, fast chargers do increase the voltage. Power (wattage) is voltage times current and increasing the current too much is not ideal, as energy will be lost as heat due to resistance.

@michaellegg9381

2 жыл бұрын

100% correct.. n still 90% of DC device's will only draw what is needed even if it was 65w wall wart.. AC adapters force AC devices to take a set voltage and current but DC device's don't they draw only what's needed.. DC is heaps more flexible for things like this.. i been using a old 30w wall wart fa 2y or more and my control is same as always..

That's a bit of a misconception, the fast charging adaptors for a phone also supply the standard 5V. They only output more if they can negotiate with the device that's being charged a higher voltage(a.k.a. it is connected to a supported phone). That's the reason that on the back of the samsung adapter it says 5V or 9V. The higher current doesn't matter, because that's only peak output, the controller will only take what it needs.

@praisesolaire7365

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah depends on the load

@DerSystematiker

2 жыл бұрын

@@praisesolaire7365 No. Quick charge uses the data wires to negotiate the voltage and ampere.

@JeanSamyr

2 жыл бұрын

@@praisesolaire7365 QuickCharge adapters will only delivery above 5v if the device communicates to the charger that it can handle.

@Ordep_Aviaras

2 жыл бұрын

What if I charge the controller on my laptop's usb slot?

@JeanSamyr

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ordep_Aviaras vai ser okay, a USB dos computadores só entregam 5Volts

As mentioned by many many people underneath: The only reason some devices say "do not use fast chargers" is because its charging circuit is not designed for higher current (usually they're rated for 5V 1A or less) One way they get around this issue is including a VERY cheap cable with at best 30AWG cable inside, which has higher resistance, which in turn reduces the charging current. The fast chargers will NEVER supply higher voltage unless it is very sure the device is able to and is ready to receive such voltage. This is why if you use a dodgy cable, or power-only USB cable with your phone, it will never enter Fast Charge mode and defaults to the slow charging mode. The controller will lose its battery capacity no matter what you do, but keeping it "topped up" all the time by leaving it plugged in will slightly reduce its lifespan because the charge controller will keep cycling the charging on and off when the voltage of the battery goes below 4.2V. (It will charge a little bit, which tops up the voltage of the cell to 4.2V, which stops the charging, then when the host device uses up some electricity, the voltage goes below the charge threshold, and it starts charging.) I should add that I'm an EE graduate (nothing to write home about though, barely passed) and I know what I am talking about, because I am a hardware designer who regularly tests stuff like this.

@BurgerwithPeanutButter

2 жыл бұрын

It should be mentioned that leaving it plugged into the PS4 is fine. The PS4 has a feature where it only supplies power to the USB ports for 3 hours after entering rest mode. This is enough time to charge a drained controller, but will allow the controller battery to naturally lose its charge if unused for several days, as it's no longer getting power from the system beyond that 3 hour period. I don't recall if this is the default setting, so everyone should check to ensure their controllers last as long as possible.

@vhateg

2 жыл бұрын

It's funny to see people that have no clue about how electronics/software work make those videos on youtube just because "TheY arE gAmerS"

@burntearth85

Жыл бұрын

​@@vhateg right?

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

Жыл бұрын

@@vhateg I'm a gamer too.. but I'm also an electrician :P

@holdmypotato3352

6 ай бұрын

thank you. but how should i charge my ps4 controller :/

This only applies to fast chargers that use more than +5V. Regular USB wall adapters always provide +5V DC because that's the standard for USB ports. So if your wall adapter is +5V DC and at least 1A (amperage also matters), you should be fine. Naturally if your product is rated for 5V and you supply 9V it's going to have issues.

@echo-hotel

2 жыл бұрын

Look up “Charge controller” its probably not what you are thinking lol. But yeah if it force feeds 9v that’d blow (too many jokes sorry)

@gigachad8464

2 жыл бұрын

Even though your charger is not a fast charger you should still stick with plugging it to the ps4

@marcosvictor4935

2 жыл бұрын

It would also charge with 0.5A, as it does if you plug into a laptopo or PC USB port that only delivers 0.5A as per USB spec. Also it really shouldn't blow by connecting to fast chargers. As per the USB spec the charger should only send 9V if and ONLY if, the conected device reports as being compatible with 9v charging. so it iterally needs a separate chip only to comunicate with the charger and ask the charger for 9v, otherwise the charger will only send out 5v. Well USB can now go up to 20v...But it's the same thing, only if the device asks for it. I don't believe there's such a chip inside the DS4 so either people are using chinese knock-off chargers or Sony really messed up the Dualshock 4's design and exposed a weakness in the USB standard. But if it's a 5v adapter, it could be 200A, it would not cause any issue, as the amperage is like a capacity, so if the controller want's 0.5A but the charger only has 0.3A to send then the controller simply will not charge, but if it asks 0.5A and the charger is capabnle of 200A, it will simply supply 0.5A and be very uninpressed by the controller.

2 жыл бұрын

Not even, fast chargers aggregate the voltage if the device requests it. Also, the wire typically is low WG wire limiting the current.

@FennecTECH

2 жыл бұрын

Frankly. No device that always provides 9v should have a standard USB port. They should put some keyed thing like the old apple keyboards used to. USB is USB and fudging standards to use different voltages without some smarts to prevent other devices being murdered is highly irresponsible

So many issues in this video... Since the one regarding fast charging has already been mentioned several times, I'll go with a different issue. Namely, wall adapters (or any switch mode power supply!) do not force current into connected devices. If you plug a device only rated for 500mA into a 5A supply, it will only draw 500mA. Now, what this means is that the error here, if any at all is present, is that Sony doesn't properly manage the cell charging current in the controller. Therefore, it's possibly relying on whatever it's plugged into to limit the current, and in switch mode power supplies, that means forcing the power supply to drop voltage, and so instead of getting 5VDC, it's likely closer to 3VDC or potentially none at all. Oh, and this also means that they are in no way USB compliant.

the fast charger only charges with 5v voltage for devices that are incompatible with the "Quick charge" protocol. It is not possible to accidentally increase the voltage to 9V.

@dalcomaroni9837

2 жыл бұрын

eah.

@ErimlRGG

2 жыл бұрын

if it's a crappy or faulty charger it could but that wouldn't be your fault really but it's better to be safe I guess. I have tons of charging adapters lying around anyway, spending a few bucks if you don't have a 5V one wouldn't be the end of the world just to be safe

@sideskroll

Жыл бұрын

@@ErimlRGG No because the signal comes from the appliance being charged, not the charger. So not even the cheapest of the cheapest cheapy craps would EVER randomly output 9v. They might literally melt and/or explode, sure. But they wouldn't be able to output more than 5v to a non compliant appliance.

I like how I have a switch, Xbox, PC and of course mobile and I still decided to sit down and pay full attention to this video

I had no idea about this, but I've apparently been doing it "right" this whole time by sheer luck. The wall adapter I've been using this whole time is a 5V.

@MNthal

2 жыл бұрын

Same, I got real worried until I checked

@Nost2682

2 жыл бұрын

If it is an adapter that delivers 5V everything is OK, this should be normal for all smartphone chargers where you have a USB connection.

@DerSystematiker

2 жыл бұрын

If what the video claims was true there would be a warning on all those chargers. You would risk burning devices and there would be loads of accidents and burned down houses. The quick chargers only supply higher currents after the devices completes a handshake protocol. All legacy devices will be charged at 5v.

@Arif_Raziq

2 жыл бұрын

Wait? So your telling me you never used the usb port from your ps4?

@Bos_Meong

2 жыл бұрын

dont worry much abt this video. ive been doing this for years. 4 years to be exact and my controller still fine. if the voltage is wrong its simply wont charge. its foolproof, nothing to worry.

The thing with controllers no longer working wirelessly is a completely unrelated issue that can be fixed in most cases by just reinitializing of the controller with the hidden reset button on the back (small hole near the L2 button, you just need to stick a needle in there and gently press down). I don't own a PS4 and I almost only charge my PS4 controllers on phone chargers, all of which support some form of fast charge/QuickCharge over USB-A unless I'm playing wired on PC.

@armando92

2 жыл бұрын

same here, bought my ds4 to use with emulators and some arduino stuff that may need bt/gyro and always charged with phone chargers. This "myth" has been around forever and for some reason keeps appearing from time to time

@umutankun2140

Жыл бұрын

Reinitializing does not work for me unfortunately. Would changing the battery work?

@axelbermudez8716

7 ай бұрын

@@umutankun2140 I replaced the battery, but it didn't work. Did you find a solution?

@jayteepanganiban4301

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for pointing out the small reset hole button. Saved me a lot of time since most of the videos spend way too much time explaining simple things 😂

@PeacefulJoint

3 ай бұрын

​@@axelbermudez8716when it happens to me occasionally I just reset my PS4. Sometimes i need to reset it twice but so far thats worked for me.

This really applies in any battery charged situation.

I've never done this, but I thought about it, you actually really saved me here, thanks man!

It'd be interesting to know who is actually at fault here. Fast chargers following specs should never output anything above 5v unless the device being charged requests it. Anything else simply gets 5v output. While it's possible Sony pulled a Nintendo Switch and has the controller sending chargers a bunch of out-of-spec signal data, it seems more likely to be the charger out of spec. Especially with how often people like to pick up cheap dollar store chargers for their $1000 phones. Has anyone fried a PS4 controller using a stock fast charger from Samsung/Google/OnePlus/etc?

@bland9876

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on it being cheap Chinese fast chargers that must be the issue. I use an official Samsung charger on my switch all the time and it is fine.

@Raasclarke_14

2 жыл бұрын

@@bland9876 official Samsung fast chargers killed 2 of my dualshock 4s

@bland9876

2 жыл бұрын

@@Raasclarke_14 oh strange. If someone could get a volt meter and check what it's outputing that would be helpful.

@ekubo856

2 жыл бұрын

I use fast charger and monitor the voltage with usb volt meter. The voltage stay at 5.1 until the controller fully charged

@KytesXII

2 жыл бұрын

i have used all my original phone chargers throughout 5 years and none of them have ever damaged my controller. i have used samsung, huawei, motorola, LG, and xiaomi.

Dude you just saved me another new controller to buy. Fantastic information mate 🔥😯💯😍

Just stubbled upon ur channel through a short and checked out a few of ur other videos def worth a sub.

I've been using wall chargers since I first got my ps4. The distance from my couch to my console was just too far to charge it via the ps4. Luckily my controllers haven't had that problem. Another problem not mentioned in this video is the angle of the controller when it sits on a table with the cable plugged in. The the connector is too long the controllers angle will make the cable push up and brake connection. If you are going to rest it on a table put something under the center of the controller the lift up the aria under the charging port.

@ChrisStoneinator

2 жыл бұрын

They haven't had that problem because they're not going to; this entire video is complete BS.

I have both PS4 and the PS5, these tips will help. Thank you for these tips

@gerardo4104

2 жыл бұрын

Nomás querías escribir en ingles 😂

I didn't *KNOW* this, but I did suspect that it might harm devices. I have always charged through the PS3/PS4 USB port, and have always used official chargers for my PS Vitas. It seems to have paid off. All my controllers and Vitas still have a huge amount of battery life after years of use.

@YeahNaw

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a general rule of thumb to always used respective official chargers and wires for every device. It can be seen as a hassle for those that travels often to bring multiple chargers everywhere, but I own pouches specifically for my chargers and the payoff is worth it in the long run.

@ReptilianRichardRamirez

2 жыл бұрын

You didn't know it because it's not true. The controllers have a built in function to not accept more voltage then it needs, just like 90 percent of all modern electronics in the world today. Think about how many 3rd party chargers, controller docks, etc there are for PS4.. They don't all have the same specs in voltage and watts. How many times have you ever heard that they messed up their controllers, I bet you haven't once, me either.

@Magst3r1

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been charging into wall for years and i still have a great battery life

@YzuAiha

Жыл бұрын

This video is complete garbage

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

Жыл бұрын

USB 3.0 ports have a minimum (per spec) of 0.9A or 900ma. Just above the 800ma that the DS4 is rated for. But as you were saying, the same principle applies to the Amazon FireTV Sticks, they must be supplied by persistent wall-plug USB power brick. Not even a device with a battery. I tried using the USB built into my power strip (has plenty of Amps) and it wasn't stable/clean power for the Stick, and it randomly rebooted. And I mean no one should try plugging into the TV's USB port for power, since the TV shuts them off.

I love that you said, you spent a significant time researching this topic, and yet you got it very, very wrong.

So that's why my original controller no longer has a functioning light bar, thank you for this information

I’ve had the same ps4 controller for 4 years with near constant use daily, kept it clean and had a silicon wrap on it, and I charge it both from the PlayStation and the wall ( on the wall using an off-brand cord and plug-in USB station ) and it still takes forever to die, and takes a charge well and charges within 20min. I still have no idea how people are so bad with their stuff that they break and get worn out so easily.

@nakz017

Жыл бұрын

Fr bro i still have mine for 2 years

@dead_Penguin254

Жыл бұрын

Kids bro kids...

@chickenindomie-_-

11 ай бұрын

Same, but it's impossible to charge in 20 minutes. WTF

@aneetakumari6957

3 ай бұрын

Mine takes hours to charge

@ahmedabdelmagid890

Күн бұрын

my controller is around 4 years old, i made sure to be careful with it, but today, i was not able to charge it

Now I know why mine just died... Wish I knew this earlier! Fantastic video as well, you've gotten a subscription out of me!

@helloguy8934

2 жыл бұрын

I dunno. Probably wasn't because of this

Thanks for letting me know about this. You're a life saver for my ps4 controller

Extremely good advice as they are extremely costly to buy now. I always use the usb slot on my 4 gang extension lead and have had now problem with my controller's. I only use the fast charger on my mobile phone.

Clear, precise and easy to understand. I love your videos ❣️

@vixaa

2 жыл бұрын

Except this video is cap and the controller will be charged at 5V with the samsung charger 😂

@eoinsmith1996

2 жыл бұрын

John used to be great, but lately I think he's run out of ideas and is releasing videos that are irrelevant & dragged out... This video could have been 20 seconds...

@eoinsmith1996

2 жыл бұрын

@SevenAce GameTV 1. Your reply has zero relevance to what I said 2. Attributing valid criticisms as hate is pretty moronic

@sleazy_voiceovers

2 жыл бұрын

@@eoinsmith1996 yeah bro u right i can’t believe how he’s just saying this shit we already know of from the ps2-3 era

@SAIIIURAI

2 жыл бұрын

Does this apply for the Ps5 dualsense too? Somebody know? thx!

I never charge it like this, i only charge it when the ps4 is on lol

I did not know any of this until I watched your video, thank you so very much.

thank you, im gonna get a ps4 soon so i needed to know this even if i dont have a fast charger in my house

Thanks for the tip, I wasn't doing this mistake (thank goodness), but my mama plays ps4 as I do. So now I can save her from coming outta pocket to get a replacement👌🏻💯 Thanks John🤘🏻

@lwrncjms

2 жыл бұрын

Mama must be young if she likes video games

@jaydracos1999

2 жыл бұрын

@@lwrncjms to your surprise, she's actually in her 40's🤣 Although she definitely still looks mid 20's 🤷🏻‍♂️

I've used this same samsung fast charging brick to charge my controller for about 3 years now and never had a problem with it. My battery life isnt the longest but I dont need to charge every single day and all of the functions still work as intended. So I guess im lucky

I wish I knew this 5 years ago. I always used that front outlet to a wall charger, wasn’t a fast charger, but non the less I can no longer use the front outlets on either controller. Everything else on the controller works fine, just that front outlet is completely dead.

Glad I found this. I was about to plug my phone fast charger into my PS4 controller. Hey, what are you saying that last secondof the video? I tried replaying it at .25 speed and .5 speed. I still didn't understand it. Is it just gibberish?

I've always charged my controllers with my phone chargers. The battery was never the thing to die usually we was the thumb sticks or the D pad

Damn im hyped for ur advices for the ps5 in 13 years

@burntearth85

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@giganigga282

4 ай бұрын

💀

I've known that I can plug it into the wall through a wallet after I just didn't know that there is a specific voltage that it had to be to be safe to not ruin the controller

I literally just got a second hand PS4 yesterday. Thanks a TON for this tips!

Not a PS4 owner (I've only had two PS3s and a PS2), I've learnt very quickly about checking the voltage of chargers because I own several portable DVD players and while most have the same voltage input and output, meaning I can use one adapter for them and save others as spares since the adapter cables don't last long if they're not the thick cable type, I've had at least one that had a different power input. Once you get a device (be it a smartphone, a portable DVD player, a tablet computer or any device that has a wall adapter), check the input and output on the adapter itself and make a mental note of it.

I've done this for 3 years and never had an issue with my playstation 4 controller controllers. But I just bought a playstation 5 April 2021 And I already have stick drift in 2 controllers.

@tredfxman

2 жыл бұрын

😄 Sorry bout it mate! Hope they solved this in 2nd gen PS5 which i will buy, if ever i swap from my lovely PS4 Pro to a PS5 system...

@parsah.davoodi7288

2 жыл бұрын

What is your controller color? I think the newer colors such as the purple one, has been manufactured with some improvements made in some parts

@quentinwinters3410

2 жыл бұрын

I have stick drift on my ps4pro controller

@klauslehrmann3906

2 жыл бұрын

What is stickdrift?

@PhillyReese215

2 жыл бұрын

@@parsah.davoodi7288 white from the box and black.

Thanks for the tips I will know next time😎

No wonder my first controller died so fast…..I even had to open it up to see what’s wrong with it and realized the battery was damaged, nothing was working….I hope Sony warns us about this but this video deserves a huuge follow and thumbs up!!

I don’t have a ps4 but I’m getting a ps5. These tips help me understand PlayStation in general.

@jessepinkman6253

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man you are in for a good time. Ps5 is so powerful. Ps5 games look amazing. Just make sure you got your 4k@120fps tv ready :D or a gaming monitor off course

@iqraahmed830

2 жыл бұрын

well if you are getting a PS5, where are you going to get it? It is almost sold out everywhere

@iqraahmed830

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessepinkman6253 you don't need 120FPS or a gaming monitor, their just required to get the most out of your console

@silverlynx7595

2 жыл бұрын

@@iqraahmed830 I think it might be more widely available this summer

@clifflarsen7532

2 жыл бұрын

@@iqraahmed830 hmm must be a us problem not a challenge here….

Adaptive wall chargers dont work like this. They will only supply 5v and only change if the device sends a "gimmie 9v/12/20v" handshake message. The only thing that could cause any issue is the larger amperage (A/mA). The controller will only draw what it can handle (you cant over-do it) however its always wise to charge via the slowest method as will improve battery life over time. (look for 0.5 A / 500 mA, the same as the ps4 output). Myself however will use a 2A charger, and charge my controller twice/4x as fast (probably losing a 75%ish of the battery life). There is also a problem that some cheaper/fake chargers dont supply a steady 5v, instead bouncing between 4-6v, not that it would really cause much damage (they are designed to handle some tolerances) could cause things like the wireless to cut out but only whilst charging.

@timsievers2067

2 жыл бұрын

Unless it does something stupid like what the Switch does during a firmware update and just says "Yes" to whatever voltage and just nukes itself.

@DylanSchell

2 жыл бұрын

@@timsievers2067 Yes, and even that requires a device that has the smarts to attempt this, which the PS4 controller certainly is not capable of

@crazyproject6019

2 жыл бұрын

That right bro.quick charge or fast charging only work with completable device with ic controller.the voltage will not up to 9 or 12 v without if controller..the amp only will effect battery life spans.high amp low battery life span.

So I have a Samsung travel adapter Voyage adapter says output 5 volts or the standard 1.55a and that's all it has on there so does that mean that it should be good without destroying the controller

Yea this explaines why my controller broke and wont work unless plugged in. Now im going to be more carefull. Thanks for the video!!!

Thanks for this! The manual really ought to come with a warning!

Good video, and good advice. I for one have had my PS4 controllers since launch, even though the batteries inside no longer hold a charge I still use them wired and they still work perfectly. So anybody out there that has a dead PS4 controller, don't throw it away.

@santasfurball4315

2 жыл бұрын

Uno if you don't mind meddling around with your controller, the process to exchange the battery is fairly simple. But yh, wired does have it's uses as less latency from your controller input.

@averagefalloutenjoyer123

2 жыл бұрын

You can also use it as a PS3 controller wired up like that

@LittleDebbie187717

2 жыл бұрын

To put it that way, I always use my controllers wired. That way I can conserve battery power, and they won't run out as long as they're plugged.

Ever since PS3 when the wireless controllers were introduced, I've just always purchased a docking station for my controllers and that's just where they lived. Always kept 2 controllers so when one dies, I've got a backup to swap out.

They should know that is not compatible being a Phone charger.

I really don't know why would this do any damage since the fast charge protocols are not in the controller and therefore it should always use the 5V output unless is some crazy power adapter. Also in terms of amps output shouldn't matter too because the controller will only use the max power it need and not use the extra amp capability of the charger. At least if everything is working fine it shouldn't really harm unless something is going on, but anyway I my self only ever charged mine on the PS4...

@stevegarcia531

2 жыл бұрын

It periodically sends the higher voltage and "checks" for the fast charge, and inside the controller battery is a chemical fuse. It will pop super easily to protect the board, this is why they end up only working plugged in. Also doesn't help that ps4 controllers lack a limiter.

I've been using anker QC PIQ etc 4 port chargers on all my controllers. Ps3/4/5, switch and Xbox, hell even the Playstation 5 headset, without issues for close to 10 years now on some 🤷‍♂️ I'd say if someone has an issue it's either a defective charger or controller.

thank you for making this video now I'll know what to do next time I get one because I used a adaptive charger to charge it and when I tried to connect it wouldn't connect

Thank you for the video! What about charging through my PC USB port? Is it safe? I don't know how much volt output from there 😅

Yup happened to me and never knew why until the 2nd one messed when I used that charger. I was pissed and just got controller charger stands instead.

@jasonryan5612

2 жыл бұрын

I use my ps4 to charge everything 😂

@liamkavanagh5203

2 жыл бұрын

same when the ps4 first come out i used the wall adapter and broke the controller and couldnt get one till a year later lol

@grimorisX

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@LAP-bd7oi

2 жыл бұрын

The ironic thing is that the charge stand is probably just a normal wall charger with a plastic shell

I actually tried this once when I thought I had to replace the battery in my PS4 controller! All I had to do though was use a working charging cord & it worked.

@matthewedwards3094

2 жыл бұрын

What did you try once? You tried charging your controller?

I broke this rule hundreds of times and the worst that's happened was a controller spamming r1 without input from the user

Never used a wall socket myself but still that's usefull info for those who do that. Cheers 🤜🤛

Now you tell me. I've been using a fast charger on and off for 5 years and my controller, well the battery at least, is about as good as it can be for a 5 year old controller.

@grandtheftmanualv945

2 жыл бұрын

I'm nearly to three years into my controller, I have never charged it by plugging into the PS4 or by using a stand. I have always used a USB wall socket. I don't have any problems with battery life. I have heard that using the PS4 to charge takes a very long time.

@shakesfirst2443

2 жыл бұрын

@@grandtheftmanualv945 I didn't sit close enough to my console to charge it and why bother with a stand when a USB C cable is cheaper and you can charge as you play. I will say I have plugged it into the console, but that was overnight.

@grandtheftmanualv945

2 жыл бұрын

@@shakesfirst2443 exact same. Console is on the other side of room, but I have a socket right here so... I feel that two and a half years is actually quite good in terms of ware and tare that it still works fine - many friends have had non battery related issues with PS4 controllers and have had to replace them multiple times, with one friend sending about ten emails to Sony without reply. If I should need to replace due to battery issues within the next six months I'll still consider it fair value for money given the possible alternate problems I've avoided!

@xdxxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdx8578

2 жыл бұрын

@@grandtheftmanualv945 Same, I also don't charge while playing, I think that helps too

Love these videos, John, keep it up!

Small question, we got a 3rd party wireless charger where you plug an adapter into the controller, then you put it onto the stand, and it charges. I would assume so since its made for the PS4 specifically but does it supply 5 volts or more or less?

Oh that's make sense i should definitely get a sony USB black charger thanks for that this video looks really cool

Lesson to self, buy PlayStation charging dock asap

@lemming9984

2 жыл бұрын

It's much cheaper (and just as easy) to charge directly from your PS4 USB port using the cable provided!

@burntearth85

Жыл бұрын

Or just any cheap 1A charge block

Wow! I would never have even thought that would be a issue. Thanks again for sharing this great PS 4 tip!

@thomasknight-wagener6630

2 жыл бұрын

you, you're right! it isn't an issue... it seems your instincts were right, all along.

What about using the USB ports in an extention lead? I don't use fast charge but I assume that the USB section of the extension lead is set to a lower voltage than the standard plug section...

Good one . Like me I used to hit the gym and consumed a lot of protein products when I stop going to gym later down the road left me with stomach problems. That's why leave everything to it's normal

This is the kind of video that gets traction because they removed the dislike button.

I guess I've been lucky, I've been charging with a fast charger for 5 years, never had any of the issues you mentioned. I have gone through 3 controllers in that time, because the left stick wearing out. They all still work but when you press l3 in, the sensitivity isn't there & some stick drift. I also charge my sony headset the same way. I've always wondered in the back of my mind... If charging this way would hurt or shorten the battery life of my controllers. I guess I'll knock on some wood to keep the luck going.

@jjdogg0

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much EXACT SAME here...

@jjdogg0

2 жыл бұрын

Btw ive found for some reason the green camo controllers L3 lasts longer than any other style, idky

@iosonofra88

2 жыл бұрын

you are safe, the controller will be charged at 5v anyway (and the Pulse too) you can get a cheap usb tester to check this, yeah this video is not helping.

@redlinecourier4260

2 жыл бұрын

You and everyone ELSE!!!!!

@vixaa

2 жыл бұрын

Charger like shown in the video will charge at 5V so its cap

That makes sense on why my old controller stopped working. My controllers last about 2 years before something goes wrong.

Glad I never did this, but I was curious about charging via this way.

Some of those older Samsung chargers only put out half an Amp. Which is what the USB port on the Playstation puts out anyway. But yes, don't use fast chargers. Not to mention if you controller is over 2 years old it's time for a replacement battery anyway. Once again John, important information you left out.

My PS4 controller left thumbstick leans to the left and now there is stick drift in that direction, what do I do?

@johanliebert6000

2 жыл бұрын

alignment issue. give it for repair. happened to me a long time ago lol

@kreshnikkona3866

2 жыл бұрын

@@johanliebert6000 is it worth the hassle?

@johanliebert6000

2 жыл бұрын

@@kreshnikkona3866 yeah lol it'll get worse overtime and make almost all games unplayable

@kreshnikkona3866

2 жыл бұрын

@@johanliebert6000 could it be done by myself? (Sorry for all the questions lol)

@johanliebert6000

2 жыл бұрын

@@kreshnikkona3866 I mean unless u know how to open it up and work with its wiring lol I'd suggest giving it for repair, doesn't take them alot of time to fix and it's relatively cheap but I'm sure there must be a yt vid explaining how to fix it on your own

it sucks that the usb port gets loosened over time. I wonder if there is any way to re tighten it so it can hold on to the usb stick better

Thank you so much you are a life saver

Never crossed my Mind doing that. I always used my Console to charge the Controller nothing else but good to know to do NOT that

That's True. I took my controllers to a repairer, because they had issue with analog sticks, and he said, it's because of shortage

As an alternative is a charging dock better And which one will work or can I buy or purchase

This guy is just tricking us to buy the Sony Charger or whatever. I have my ps4 for 1 year and i always charged it in a samsung cable, if this guy was right, the ps4 controller would go useless after the first charge

@miguel5652

2 ай бұрын

Are you acoustic?

Just use your front usb ports. Has worked for me on my PS4 Pro since the day it was released! Iv promised myself to not waste any cashflow on a new controller until i buy the 2nd generation of PS5 whenever it gets avalible, and if ever i buy it. Because simply: Then you get a controller with it! As Sony's controllers hold so good quality thers no reason to waste cash really. I just charge them overnight 👍

@markthegamedriver

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@William_Saliba

2 жыл бұрын

Why would you leave your ps4 on over night when the controller only takes like 45 minutes to charge from 0 to 100%? Seem like a waste of energy, even on rest mode it's still wastefull.

@markthegamedriver

2 жыл бұрын

@@William_Saliba the ps4 will be on rest mode so it doesn’t consume as much power

@William_Saliba

2 жыл бұрын

@@markthegamedriver Not as much but it's still wastefull.

What about a controller chargering via pc because its mostly used for pc gaming, does it get shorter lifespan overtime?

Thank you for this. I've been playing ps2 games on an old android phone using a ps4 controller that I've been charging from the wall. No more of that!

You know that both host and client must make a handshake to get fast charging. This is applied to all of the charging protocolls. Controllers won't do anything with that protocol. The only bad chargers are the cheap chargers. They will output ~5.5v. Thats too much. If you want to save your battery life use a 0.5A charger from the old days. Slower is better.

Whoever’s reading this, I pray that whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day!!

@knh4520

Жыл бұрын

Ameen

@natwalsh2710

Жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much! I appreciate that.

This is 100% true… I ruined my controllers Bcus of this the blue tooth function doesn’t work… must always plugged in now. Good video. Wish I knew before.

I can confirm that it is true. The fast charger fried my dualshocks battery. Now i need to keep it always pluged in time to play.

This is why Xbox controllers having removable battery packs is a better choice, simpler and cheaper to replace it than buy a brand new controller. (Microsoft should still give the consumer the rechargeable battery pack when buying a console).

@juangonzales8276

2 жыл бұрын

You know why they still use batteries right? Because they have a agreement with Duracell.

Thanks. I always assume the "smart" chargers are safe

That’s it!!! I’ve been trying to figure this out for the last day… Because of your research and time I have 100% identified this as my problem. I fried my “new” used controller that came with the used ps4 by my wall charger. They couldn’t even help me at GameStop! Thank you!!! I was going nuts trying to figure it out…

@umutankun2140

Жыл бұрын

Hey, firstly I am happy for you. Then I have a question. Probably I fried mine too but don't know what to do. Should I change the battery? How could you manage to repair it?

@maguuleal

Жыл бұрын

did you repair it?

@ckellerstrass

Жыл бұрын

Yes, order a new battery. Swap out for the new one 👍

Hello surround sound speaking I thought I can use hdmi cable that has the red white yellow input jacks at other end. I then hooked up my colored input jack to stereo/auxiliary and I can't get sound to work any tips on how ps4

I wish I knew this sooner, my controller died after I bought it 2 months ago. The people who tried to repair it said that the IC power is fried, commonly because of using wall charger to charge it instead of charging it on the PS4.

Which mic are you using mike🤔

I learned this the hard way recently when my brother fried a controller doing this and I told him not to use the fast charger but he continued to use and fried a second controller a week later.

I'm facing these issues and I think you might be right.. My control does not have a light bar working, the controller won't connect wirelessly it only works when wired.. could you please do a fix video for it?

Oh... so that's why my second controller went mental and doesn't hold battery anymore. Thanks for the advice, I'll buy a new battery for my controller when I can and change it

I used to plug my controllers into this little headset stand that also has USB ports. Now I see why 2 controllers died in 6-10 months 🤦🏻‍♀️

In general, USB bricks won't deliver anything above 5v unless the device connected asked for it, it's a good idea to check before, but any brick that has a USB port and has 5v label on, even if it has something else besides the 5v like 9v, 12v or 15v, then it's Safe to connect it to your controller. Side note: if I somehow connected 9v or above charger to the controller, it won't take more than a few seconds for it to fry its board.

I use my DS4 for pc gaming and I made the mistake of charging with my Samsung charger. The result after awhile is a combination of the micro USB port getting worn out and the controller not charging consistently or not charging at all. A better charging option would be to just purchase one of those charging docks that use the bottom of the controllers. That way you won’t have to use the micro USB port and you’ll have safer charging.

Oh. I didn't know that. I use my conroller with ps 3 and the ps button is not worling. This is a new conroller actuallyy so i did this like 4 times. If I start to use the 5V charger insted will the button work in the future or I just already ruind a joystick?😢

If you really want to help your controller put, get an adapter for the charging port on the underside, if yours has it. The micro usb can wear out and break pretty easily. Even if you have a faulty or usb adapter that doesnt follow usb guidelines, you can replace the battery pretty simply, and I'm sure the battery itself isnt too expensive

The only time I had to replace my controllers is when my R2 and L2 buttons broke.

I have been using a ps4 slim for 4 years and I've been using the original jet black controller. My USB charger is now no longer working well and have been using an official charging stand. My USB charger is loose but still works.

Can I keep it plugged in to the ps4 for long period of timr wnd while using it also? Doew thwt affect anything? I am not thinking it affects since it is compatible with ps4 like it was made to do that