How to Tell if a PS4 Controller is Charging

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Just press and hold the PS button and look at the battery icon on the screen. If it's animated, your controller is charging!

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TrottingArea·7 months ago

Simple! If the light bar on the controller is slowly pulsing orange, it's charging.

InterferingHood·7 months ago

In my experience, the light bar turns orange and pulses if it's charging. Easy peasy!

SingingRidge·7 months ago

If you don't see any lights, it's not charging. Double-check connections.

BeatingDebit·7 months ago

Plug it into the console and check the screen. You'll see a charging icon next to the controller's battery level.

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