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dual shock 4 not charging

Posted on 5/2/16 at 6:52 pm
Posted by flyAU
Scottsdale
Member since Dec 2010
24849 posts
Posted on 5/2/16 at 6:52 pm
Have had the controller about a year. yesterday I noticed it was no longer charging (no orange light). Tried different cords and different USB ports to no avail. Anyone deal with this? I really don't want to have to buy my third controller for this damn console. These things are POS's.
This post was edited on 5/2/16 at 6:53 pm
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 5/2/16 at 6:54 pm to
Happened to me several times


Use a small pin and press the tiny reset button on the back for like 10 seconds then try again


This has worked for mine
Posted by flyAU
Scottsdale
Member since Dec 2010
24849 posts
Posted on 5/2/16 at 7:29 pm to
Do I need to have it plugged in while doing that? Appreciate the suggestion.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 5/2/16 at 7:43 pm to
I didn't
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68628 posts
Posted on 5/2/16 at 8:53 pm to
Dang I have only had one issue with the controllers. I bought one used from game stop and the rt stick would get stuck. Just swapped it out for a diff one and have not had any issues. The ps4 controllers are top notch.


One thing I would notice with my other Playstation's and the dual shocks crapping out on me was seeing how much abuse the controllers receive from others.

Like playing Fifa for instance, my friend would just throw the fricking controller on the ground when he got pissed. No wonder they break.

And if you do end up needing a new one. Buy from Amazon. They are $49.00 new on there. That's a great price.
Posted by flyAU
Scottsdale
Member since Dec 2010
24849 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 5:52 am to
I don't mishandle the controller by any means. I also have an Xbox one so my gaming time is split between those two consoles. I like the feel of the DS controller but I only had to buy 2 controllers for the life of my PS3. My first DS had a problem of L3 stopping clicking down (running was a huge problem). Now just total loss of any power. I wish PS would make a "elite" version like Xbox did. While it is expensive, it is the nicest controller I have ever used.
Posted by RTR America
Memphis, TN
Member since Aug 2012
39600 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 6:49 am to
Internal batteries suck.

I turned down the brightness on the light and it still feels like mine has such a crap charge.
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39784 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 8:18 am to
lol Sony
Posted by xGeauxLSUx
United States of Atrophy
Member since Oct 2008
21000 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 10:33 am to
If you still have a PS3 controller, take out it's battery and put it in the PS4.
Posted by taylork37
Member since Mar 2010
15327 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 10:37 am to
As much as I like the ergonomics and the feel of the controllers, I have had bad luck with them.

I have 4 total controllers. 1 has a bad thumb-stick and I cannot move forward with the stick pressed in. This means in most games I cannot run forward. Another one has charging problems.

I didn't know about the button on the back. Will definitely try that....

Posted by flyAU
Scottsdale
Member since Dec 2010
24849 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 12:46 pm to
unfortunately the button didnt work. There are no signs of life...
Posted by oauron
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2011
14512 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 5:38 pm to
Weird. Haven't had that issue. I've had my launch controller's rubber thumbsticks rub off. No mechanical problems yet.
Posted by TigerDaddy30
Member since Jul 2011
840 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 5:43 pm to
quote:

I've had my launch controller's rubber thumbtacks rub off.

This ^. Sony definitely needs to fix this issue.
Posted by oauron
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2011
14512 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 5:48 pm to
They did. Bought a new controller last Christmas and it hasn't worn at all.
Posted by flyAU
Scottsdale
Member since Dec 2010
24849 posts
Posted on 5/3/16 at 8:48 pm to
I don't know if I just have horrible luck or what. But it is very costly luck.

Been using my vita as my controller...
This post was edited on 5/3/16 at 8:50 pm
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