The new controller for the PlayStation 5 is perhaps the main novelty of the Sony console. It has a number of cutting-edge features , mainly the vibration which can be deactivated in case it is considered annoying or to extend the battery life of the controller.
However, the DualSense may present compatibility or configuration problems with the console. In these types of situations, the best thing to do is reset the controller and reconnect it to the console to rule out that it is a hardware failure.
How to reset a PS5 DUALSENSE wireless controller? – In simple steps
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- How to restart a PlayStation 5 wireless controller?
- What to do to reconnect the control after restarting it?
- What to do if the problem is the PlayStation 5?
- What are the problems that restarting the control solves?
- Pairing the controller with the console
- Bluetooth connection
How to restart a PlayStation 5 wireless controller?
To reset the DualSense, the first thing to do is turn off the console . This to avoid any problem of interference from the console with respect to the command. As soon as the console is off, the controller reset process can be started:
- First you have to find the reset button on the controller. This is located on the back of the controller.
- To press the button, a fine tool is needed which must be inserted into the hole. The button should be held down for about 3-5 seconds.
- Finally, you have to connect the controller back to the console using a USB cable and press the PS button
After the reboot, the controller will probably update. After connecting the controller, follow the instructions on the screen to update the controller. To be on the safe side, you can go to Settings > Accessories > Controllers > Wireless Controller Software and update the controller software from there.
What to do to reconnect the control after restarting it?
To connect a new controller or the controller after being rebooted, you have to turn on the console and connect the controller via USB (same as in the last steps after rebooting the controller). It is also important to update the controller software as mentioned above to ensure that the controller works properly.
What to do if the problem is the PlayStation 5?
It may be that the problem is with the console and not with the controller. If the console is experiencing issues or if it freezes while playing, then the console must be restarted properly to avoid causing damage to the PS5’s operating system.
The same advice applied to the DualSense can be applied to the console to ensure its correct operation: it is of the utmost importance to keep the console updated to avoid security flaws or poor performance of the console while playing. If the console software and the DualSense software are up to date, then there should be no compatibility issues.
Another thing that can help the correct pairing of the console with the controller, save storage space and improve the performance of the console is to delete cookies from it.
By making sure to keep your controller and console hardware up to date, there shouldn’t be any issues with controller and console pairing – if the issues persist then there’s a chance it’s a hardware problem with either the DualSense or the PlayStation 5 .
What are the problems that restarting the control solves?
Restarting the controller is not just a whim, it is done to fix the two main problems that cause a bad controller connection. In this way, it can be ruled out that the controller has hardware problems.
Pairing the controller with the console
It may happen that due to a software problem or if the controller was connected to another console , that it has problems pairing with the PlayStation 5. A DualSense restart should solve the pairing problem between the controller and the console.
Bluetooth connection
Similar to the previous point, if the controller is connected via Bluetooth to a mobile, a PC or another console, it is very likely that the controller will not be able to connect again easily. Resetting the controller should fix this issue.
For more information regarding the DualSense and more support, it is best to visit the official DualSense support page to solve more problems, learn more features or, in the worst case, request a refund or repair if the controller has a problem.
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