What to Do if Your PS4 Controller Won't Turn On

avatarCopyingSole2 years ago
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avatarAssoilzieingThrow2 years ago

First thing to try: Hold down the PS button and the Share button simultaneously for about 10 seconds. This might reset the controller!

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avatarDemonstratingUnit2 years ago

Plug your controller directly into the PS4 with a USB cable and see if it charges. Sometimes, a dead battery is the culprit.


avatarRollingHank2 years ago

Try pushing the little reset button on the back of the controller (you'll need a paperclip or something similar). It鈥檚 a tiny hole near the L2 button.


avatarWanderingFacet2 years ago

If none of these work, you could always try using another USB cable or port. Sometimes it's the cable, not the controller!

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