How to Fix a PS4 Controller That Won't Charge If your DualShock 4 controller is dead and won't take a charge, perform each of the following troubleshooting steps to get it working again.

Luckily, there are only a few potential reasons why your PS4/PS5 controller isn't charging, and each issue comes with its own specific solution.

It can be very frustrating when your PS4 controller won’t connect to the console. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to get your controller working again.