‘That’s genius’ PS5 players yell after realising a gadget they already own fixes battery drain problems

BIG gamers have realised there’s a better way to get around their PS5 controller’s battery woes.

The power on the DualSense controller is supposed to last anywhere between three and six hours.

Trick might help your constant need to charge upCredit: Getty

But the lifespan of the internal batteries will fade with time, meaning it’ll hold power for a lot less and will need charging more regularly.

Sony is rumoured to be launching a brand new controller with a big battery boost packing 12 hours of battery life.

Until that’s a reality you’re stuck with the current device.

Fortunately, there are some tricks that can help with fast-draining batteries.

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Fellow gamers shared a simple trick which is to use a power bank that’ll keep their controller going without the constraints of a short cable plugged into the PS5.

“Whaaaaaaat that’s genius I’m gonna do that from now on,” the original poster responded.

Tips to boost your PS5 controller’s battery

There are some settings you can change to boost your PS5 controller’s battery too.

Reduce vibration intensity
Turn down trigger effect intensity
Dim the brightness of the controller lights
Turn the controller speaker volume down
Disable the microphone

Others warned that not all power banks might work and could damage the controller’s battery further if it’s not the right volt.

So be sure to check that they match up.

“Make sure you get the right charger,” a person responded.

“Don’t use like a lightning charge or whatever they’re called, as it can damage the battery. I believe you need like a 5 volt. It’s probably just a basic charger but look it up. This idea seems genius lol.”