How much is the PS4 joystick charging: how do you know if the joystick is charged.

Wireless technology is gaining in popularity. The new console from Sony is no exception, because the gamepads (called DualShock 4) from the PlayStation 4 control it wirelessly. To ensure the operation of any device using such technologies, recharging is required.

How much and how to charge the PS4 joystick

In order for the battery of a wireless device to last longer and have a larger capacity, the joystick needs to be charged correctly.

The device is powered by a 1A lithium-ion battery. This battery is capable of supporting the gamepad over 5 hours without recharging. In case this is not enough, the joystick supports recharging during the game.

REFERENCE! It should be remembered that after acquiring a gamepad, you need to fully charge and discharge the battery completely several times. This is necessary to increase its capacity, as well as extend the service life.

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In order to ensure longer battery life, the following rules should be followed:

1. Do not keep the joystick charged for a long time. Once every three months, the gamepad should be completely discharged, and then fully charged for 8-10 hours.
2. During long-term storage, the joystick needs to be slightly charged. It is not recommended to store the device in a fully discharged state, as this can damage the gamepad. Also, storage in a fully charged state can reduce the battery capacity. The best solution, during long-term storage, is to recharge the battery by 20-50%. In this case, the battery will support the charge, but at the same time without the risk of depriving the joystick of operability.
3. Do not use third-party chargers. This can not only reduce the battery capacity, but also damage the gamepad. Only original devices should be used during the charging process.
4. Avoid fever. The design of the gamepad is sensitive to temperature increase, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. This can significantly reduce the life of the device.

In addition, it should be remembered that when the charge level decreases on the controller, a corresponding message will appear on the screen. After it appears, the user has about half an hour, after which the device will turn off. Also, the current charge of the joystick can be viewed by pressing the PS button.

Charging from the console

Charging from the console is one of the safest ways, which also helps to extend the life of the gamepad. In order to start the charging process, the joystick must be connected to the console via a USB cable.

Then on the PlayStation you should go to “Settings” - “Select functions in rest mode”. The user should put a checkmark in front of the item “USB Powered”, and then go into standby mode, after which the PS4 gamepad will start charging automatically. How long will this process last? Typically, a device needs about 2 hours to fully charge.

REFERENCE! During this recharging, the color indication of the joystick is yellow. When fully charged, the light goes off.

Using a charging station

Another safe charging method that is recommended for use. Having a charging station, the user may not keep the console constantly on.

In order to charge the gamepad in this way, you should connect the station to the network, and connect one or two joysticks to it. The indicator on the devices will turn yellow. Once it goes off, the device will be fully charged.

Charging from a PC or laptop

The gamepad can also be charged from a computer. To do this, just connect it using a USB cable. However, this method is not recommended, since the joystick itself requires a power supply of 0.8 A, and the output of the USB 2.0 port provides only 0.5 A. USB 3.0 in turn provides 1 A. Both options can damage the device. If in the first case only the battery will be harmed, then in the second case the gamepad may fail.

Other ways to charge your PS4 gamepad

Theoretically, the joystick can be charged from a regular charge for the phone. But here the same problem arises as with recharging from a computer. A greater or lesser current at the output of the charger damages the performance of the gamepad, reducing its service life.

How to find out that the joystick is charged

While charging the gamepad, the indicator light on the case is highlighted in yellow. If the backlight disappears, then the device is fully ready for use. Usually the gamepad takes about two hours to charge.