Playstation 4 consoles, released by the Japanese company Sony, still do not lose their popularity as among advanced gamers, and among fans who use them for a fun pastime after work or study. One of the elements necessary for a full game is the joystick. Modern models produced specifically for the Playstation, or as they are also called gamepads, not only control the game process, but also have a lot of additional features. However, like all mechanical elements, they can fail, signaling the trouble with yellow and white signals.
What to do if ps4 joystick blinks white and does not turn on
The content of the article
- What to do if ps4 joystick blinks white and does not turn on
- What should be done in this case?
- Why the ps4 joystick blinks yellow and doesn't work
Most modern joysticks are wireless, which at the same time simplifies and complicates the use. At the end of each gamepad there is a built-in LED indicator, whose signals are responsible for a certain action.
IMPORTANT. A continuous white light means that the device is paired with a set-top box and ready for use.
Sometimes it happens that a white glow of the indicator is present, but it is not stable. In other words, if the joystick blinks continuously in white, then something is wrong. In most cases, this signal indicates that synchronization with the console did not take place.
What should be done in this case?
- Make sure that there are no barriers to the signal. The good thing about wired joysticks is that practically nothing can interfere with their work. Wireless gamepads refuse to work if there is furniture or another obstacle between them and the console. Also, synchronization will not occur if the player himself is too far from the installation location of the Playstation 4.
IMPORTANT. Modern gamepads can be connected to both consoles and personal computers. Sometimes malfunctions, which are indicated by a white glow, can be caused by the fact that the joystick is connected to the computer and cannot catch the signal from ps4.
- Connect the cable. If the first solution to the problem did not give the desired results, the joystick can be connected directly to the ps4 console using a standard USB cable.
IMPORTANT. When you connect the gamepad directly to the console, a technical crash in the program or other errors may occur. To correct the situation, you need to reset all the settings by holding the Reset button located on the joystick panel. Next, pairing will occur as usual.
Why the ps4 joystick blinks yellow and doesn't work
If attempts to reconnect the joystick after unsuccessful synchronization were unsuccessful, the indicator starts flashing yellow. Also, flashing yellow light can begin immediately after turning on the gamepad. The following reasons could provoke the appearance of such a signal:
- the above synchronization problem;
- signal blocking;
- failure to update or operate the software;
- technical errors;
- lack of charge.
Most technical errors can be fixed by resetting existing settings and downloading new software. This applies to both consoles and computers.
IMPORTANT. Most wireless gamepad models have one major drawback - the lack of a removable battery. If the device flashes yellow and does not take charge from the cord, most likely the battery has exhausted its resources and must be replaced with a new one.
If the problem of blinking of the indicator located on the joystick housing has not been solved by the methods described above, the device must be passed for diagnosis. Service center specialists will determine the cause of the failure and, if possible, eliminate it completely.
