How do I charge a PS4 controller? [COMPLETE GUIDE]

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Vous êtes l’heureux propriétaire d’une PlayStation 4, mais vous ne savez pas comment charger les manettes de votre PS4 ? Cet article est exactement ce qu’il vous faut ! On vous propose un guide complet sur toutes les façons possibles de charge a DualShock 4 controller.

There are several ways to charge a PS4 controller
There are several ways to charge a PS4 controller. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

Plusieurs possibilités s’offrent à vous pour charging a PS4 controller. You can choose from 5 solutions:

  1. Charging from mains
  2. Load on PC
  3. Load directly onto console
  4. Charging with a dedicated charging station
  5. Charging with a portable battery

1. Charging your PS4 controller from the mains

It's perfectly possible to recharge your PlayStation 4 controller from a wall socket with a charger. The DualShock 4 controller is supplied with a USB cable, but without a recharging box. But don't panic! You can use a phone charger to charge your controller efficiently.

You can use a phone case to charge your PS4 controller from the mains.
You can use a phone charger to charge your PS4 controller from the mains. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

How to choose the right charger for your controller?

  • We recommend that you choose an adapter that provides a 5-volt output (5V)
  • Choose a charger with a current of 800 milliamps at 2 amps (2A) 
  • Avoid fast chargersas they could damage the joystick
  • Il est plus prudent d’use a certified charger
  • For example, you can opt for Samsung charger 

✅ ADVANTAGES ❌ DISADVANTAGES
➡️ Simple, low-cost solution

➡️ You can buy a Samsung charger for as little as 20 euros

➡️ Possibilité de ne pas pouvoir jouer pendant le chargement de votre manette (à moins de trouver un câble USB très long ou d’avoir la prise murale à côté de votre TV)

2. Charging your PS4 controller on PC

You can directly connect your PS4 controller to your PC to recharge it.

Il suffit d’utiliser le USB cable included to connect the controller to your computer's USB port.

✅ ADVANTAGES ❌ DISADVANTAGES
➡️ Simple, free solution

➡️ The controller is supplied with a USB cable compatible with computers.

➡️ You won't be able to play while your controller is charging (unless you find a really long USB cable).

3. Charging your PS4 controller directly on the console

You can recharge your controller directly on your PlayStation 4. Cette fois encore, il vous suffit d’use the USB cable supplied to connect the controller to your PS4.

✅ ADVANTAGES ❌ DISADVANTAGES
➡️ Simple, free solution

➡️ The USB cable supplied is compatible with the PS4 console.

➡️ Si le câble USB n’est pas assez long, vous pourrez être gêné pendant vos jeux

With this method, you can choose between two load options:

  • On console on 
  • On console off

Charging your controller on a switched-on console

You can recharge your PS4 controller sur votre console allumée. Vous pouvez même faire des parties avec pendant qu’elle est en train de charger sur la PlayStation !

Use the USB cable supplied to connect your PS4 controller to the console.
Use the USB cable supplied to connect your PS4 controller to the console. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

Charging your controller on a switched-off console

It is also possible to charge your controller on a PlayStation 4 in idle mode.

But how do you put your PS4 into rest mode?

  1. Visit theécran d’accueil your PS4
  2. Then select Settings
  3. Then Paramètres de gestion de l’alimentation 
Click on Power management settings
Cliquez sur Paramètres de gestion de l’alimentation ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr
  1. Then select Define functions available in idle mode
Select the option Define features available in idle mode
Sélectionnez l’option Définir les fonctionnalités disponibles en mode repos ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr
  1. Then Fournir l’alimentation aux ports USB
  2. Sélectionnez l’option 3 hours et c’est bon !
Select the Power to USB ports option
Sélectionnez l’option Alimentation aux ports USB ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr

Alternatively, you can simply appuyer sur la touche d’alimentation de votre PlayStation 4 pendant plus d’une seconde. Elle se mettra automatiquement en mode repos avec un bip.

4. Charging your PS4 controller with a dedicated charging station

There are charging stations spécialement dédiées aux manettes DualShock 4. PlayStation en propose d’ailleurs une, mais il semblerait que le produit soit en rupture de stock sur les sites PlayStation et Amazon.

Pour vous en procurer une d’une autre marque :

Best dedicated charging station

Mais rassurez-vous, vous pouvez trouver d’autres modèles tout aussi performants sur le marché !

Available on Amazon, the OIVO charging station can charge 2 DualShock 4 controllers at the same time.
Available on Amazon, the OIVO charging station can charge 2 DualShock 4 controllers at the same time. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

Here's how to charge your PS4 controller with a charging station :

  • Connect the station to a power outlet via the supplied USB cable

⚠️ Some stations can also be pre-loaded. De cette manière, vous pourrez y charger vos manettes PlayStation sans avoir besoin de brancher l’appareil.

  • Next, remove your joystick on the station, making sure that the connectors on both devices fit perfectly. You'll hear a click when they do.
  • The joystick light bar flashes pendant le chargement. La lumière s’éteint automatiquement une fois l’appareil chargé. Soulevez la manette de la station pour la retirer.
PS controller charging stations have more or less the same operating instructions
PlayStation controller charging stations have more or less the same instructions. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

✅ ADVANTAGES ❌ DISADVANTAGES
➡️ Some stations allow you to charge several controllers at the same time. ➡️ Additional costs for the charging station (between 20 and 30 euros)

5. Charging your PS4 controller with a portable battery

You can also use an external battery to charge your PS4 controller. There are portable batteries specially designed for charging DualShock 4 controllers.

To buy one :

Best portable battery

Available on Amazon, the REMOTTO external battery is specially designed to charge PS4 controllers.
Available on Amazon, the REMOTTO external battery is dedicated to charging PS4 controllers. ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr

Certaines nécessitent l’utilisation d’un câble USB pour brancher la manette sur la batterie. D’autres en revanche s’emboitent directement sur la PS4 controller. Vous pourrez jouer tout en rechargeant l’appareil !

Comment ça marche exactement ? C’est simple, rassurez-vous : il suffit de insert the USB connector portable battery dans l’entrée USB PlayStation 4 controller.

This portable battery fits directly onto the controller
This portable battery plugs directly into the PlayStation 4 controller ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr

✅ ADVANTAGES ❌ DISADVANTAGES
➡️ Practical, space-saving solution

➡️ You can even play while the controller is charging.

➡️ Additional costs for portable battery (between 25 and 40 euros)

FAQs

Which cables are compatible for charging my controller?

Vous pouvez utiliser n’importe quel câble USB pour charge your PS4 controller. Assurez-vous simplement qu’il soit compatible avec le port USB de la manette. Les manettes DualShock 4 have a micro-USB port. 

How do I know whether my PS4 controller is charged or discharged?

To check battery level de votre manette DualShock 4, c’est très simple :

  • Start by switching on your PS4, then launch a game.
  • Then press and hold the HOME button (the PS key) on the joystick
The HOME button on your DualShock 4 controller
The HOME button on your DualShock 4 controller ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr
  • the quick menu va s’afficher sur l’interface d’accueil
  • Vous pourrez alors voir l’battery icon in the top left-hand corner
  • When the three bars are filledmeans your controller is charged!
The three small bars represent your controller's full battery.
The three small bars represent your controller's full battery. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

How can I check that my PS4 controller is charging correctly?

The principle is the same as for checking whether your controller is charged or discharged:

  • ➡️ Press and hold the HOME button
  • ➡️ L’battery icon s’affiche dans le coin de l’écran d’accueil
  • ➡️ Si l’icône clignote (les barres bougent)your controller is charging
  • ➡️ If the three bars are fixedmeans that the controller is recharged!

How long does it take to charge my PS4 controller?

It's necessary about two to three hours to fully charge your PS4 controller.

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