Guide: How to Turn the PS4 Controller On and Off

Let there be light on the DualShock 4

by Sammy Barker Sat 23rd Nov 2013

What good are games without a controller? Unless you’ve been spending too much time with a certain other console’s hands-free capabilities, you’re going to need to hook up the DualShock 4 to actually play some games on your PlayStation 4. But how do you turn the device on and off? Well, it’s quite straight-forward really.

1. Turning the DualShock 4 On

You’re not going to turn the controller on with sweet little nothings; instead you need to push the PlayStation button located between the analogue sticks in the centre of the device. If you’re not getting a response, your controller may be out of battery or not properly calibrated. In this instance, connect the DualShock 4 to your console using the provided Micro USB cable, and push the PlayStation button again.

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2. Turning the DualShock 4 Off

This is slightly trickier unless you’ve got a doctorate in DualShock 4 science. To turn off the controller, hold the PlayStation button located between the analogue sticks in the centre of the device. Wait until a menu appears, and select ‘Adjust Devices’. You’ll be taken to a new menu, which includes the ‘Turn Off Device’ option at the bottom. Scroll down to it using the d-pad, and press the X button.

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Kawaiipikachu
Sun 24th Nov 2013

We been doing the same thing for years with the PS3.
If it's like the PS3 it surly would be written into the PS4's somewhat underweaming manual.

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Tue 4th Dec 2018

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