PS4 Controllers: Average Charging Time & Expert Tips

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Quick ways to fully charge your PlayStation 4 controller with console or outlet

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: August 4, 2024

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How long does a PS4 controller take to charge?

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Charging with Console

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Charging with Wall Outlet

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Do you want to know how long to charge your PS4 controller? If the controller is completely drained, it'll take about 2 hours to fully charge. You can use your PlayStation 4 console to charge your controller, or use a 5V charging block and wall outlet. If your controller isn't charging, there could be a problem with your cables or micro-USB port. This wikiHow article will teach you everything you need to know about PS4 controller charging times. We'll also teach show you how to properly charge your PlayStation 4 controller with or without the console.

Things You Should Know

A PS4 controllers takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to fully charge if it's completely dead.
After about 1 to 1.5 hours of charging, your PS4 controller will be about halfway charged.
The controller will charge more slowly if you're using it while charging.

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How long does a PS4 controller take to charge?

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It takes about two hours to fully charge the controller. If your controller is completely drained, it will be charged halfway at about 1 to 1.5 hours and fully charged at 2 to 2.5 hours.
- If the controller is being used as it's charging, it will take longer to reach a full charge.
- When the controller is being charged, the light bar will blink orange slowly. When it's finished charging, the light bar will turn off.
- You may have to resync the controller to your PS4.

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Charging with Console

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Turn on your PlayStation 4. Your PlayStation 4 must be on or in rest mode to charge your controller.^{[1]
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- Click the power button on the front of the console. The PS4 should beep and the light strip should turn blue.
You can use either USB slot on the front of your console.
The port will be on the back of the controller, underneath the light bar.
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Wait for your controller to charge. This will take approximately 2 hours when it's not in use. Your light bar should be slowly flashing orange. It may take a few seconds for the color to change.
- If your light bar isn't on, make sure the USB and micro-USB are inserted properly. If the problem persists, try a different charging cable.
- If your controller isn't connecting, this could indicate a problem with the micro-USB port. You may need to clean your controller or repair the loose port.

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Charging with Wall Outlet

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Locate a 5 volt charging block. This can be the Apple iPhone charging block or an Android phone charging block. Make sure to double-check the charging block is 5V.
- If you use a charger higher than 5V, you might burn out your controller. Search the back or side of your charger to confirm it is 5V.
Make sure to insert the USB correctly.
The port will be on the back of the controller, underneath the light bar.
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Wait for your controller to charge. This will take approximately 2 hours when it's not in use. Your light bar should be slowly flashing orange. It may take a few seconds for the color to change.
- When it's finished charging, you can connect the controller to your PS4.
- If the light bar isn't on, make sure you're using a functional wall outlet. If the problem persists, try a different charging block and/or charging cable.
- You can also test your PS4 controller.