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PS4 Controller Issue

Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED!Registered User regular
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I've Googled this but can't find an answer.

Basically, if I'm using the controller (with the PS4) it will not charge when plugged in. Or, at least, if it is it's now doing the battery charging animation. However, if I turn the controller off, I can charge it just fine. Am I missing something? I don't recall this being an issue before.

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  • Hahnsoo1Hahnsoo1 Make Ready. We Hunt.Registered User, Moderator, Administrator admin
    It could be your charging cable (not all USB cables are made alike), and there have been reports of USB cables that won't charge your controller while it is on but will charge when the controller is off (because it can output enough power for a trickle charge). Cables do degrade over time. I've had a couple cables bust in this way, where they transmit data, but not power.

    You also can try resetting your controller by pushing the pin in the back of the controller with a paper clip and holding it there for 30 seconds.

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    If it is the cable, what do you suggest as a replacement? There are like a million on Amazon.

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  • Hahnsoo1Hahnsoo1 Make Ready. We Hunt.Registered User, Moderator, Administrator admin
    Magus` wrote: »
    If it is the cable, what do you suggest as a replacement? There are like a million on Amazon.
    Oh, hell if I know. I'm not a cable expert. :-P I know the standard one that comes with a Kindle works fine (it's designed to transmit a similar level of power as the DUALSHOCK 4).

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  • CaptainNemoCaptainNemo Registered User regular
    I'm having no issue charging mine, not to sound like an asshole, but are you sure it's plugged in all the way? Mine took some jiggling to get it going.

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    I got a new cord. Seems to be fine now! ... Jerk.

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