PS4可能还需要几年的时间，但全球仍有超过 1 亿台游戏机，而且PS4 DualShock(PS4 DualShock)控制器的数量还要多得多！
如果您值得信赖的控制器无法像以前那样充电或保持充电时间，那么在考虑完全更换之前，您可以采取一些措施来解决这个常见问题。
正常充电时间(Charge Times)和电池寿命(Battery Life)
在我们查看DualShock 4控制器无法充电的故障排除步骤之前，建立正常情况的基准非常重要。
DS4从电量(DS4)充满到充满需要大约两个小时。电池可持续使用四到八小时，具体取决于游戏和控制器设置。调暗灯条并禁用隆隆声可以延长控制器的电池寿命。如果您的控制器在不到四个小时内不断耗尽电量，则表明存在问题。
1. 确保休息模式充电(Rest Mode Charging)处于活动状态
PlayStation 4(PlayStation 4)具有“休息”模式，可将游戏机置于低功耗状态，但部分功能完好无损。例如，游戏和更新将在此模式下继续下载和安装。在休息模式下，您还可以通过 PS4 的USB(USB)端口为控制器充电。如果您的控制器未充电，请转至Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available在休息模式(Rest Mode)下可用的功能”并选择“向USB 端口(USB Ports)供电”(Supply Power) ，检查该功能是否已激活。
当然，当你关闭PS4时，你应该选择休息模式，而不是完全关闭主机，否则它也不会为控制器充电。
2. 更新固件（你不能！）
针对DualShock 4(DualShock 4)问题的一种潜在修复方法是更新其固件，就像使用 Xbox Series 或PlayStation 5控制器一样。然而，据我们所知，没有官方方法可以做到这一点，而且 PS4 似乎也没有更新(PS4)过控制器。至少对用户来说不是显而易见的。当然，您应该确保您的PS4本身始终拥有最新的系统软件，但我们找不到任何证据表明这会直接影响控制器。
虽然有第三方工具可以在PS4控制器上刷新固件，但这些工具主要由改装者使用，与此处无关。
3. 检查充电器和数据线
一个重要的故障排除步骤是确保您的电缆和充电器正常工作。尝试更换一个或尝试用它为其他东西充电。电缆也是如此。使用不同的电缆看看是否有区别。
另一个潜在的问题是使用快速充电端口。例如，一些移动电源提供标准USB和快速充电端口。根据我们的经验，DS4并不总是从这些智能快速充电端口充电，但很乐意从标准USB端口充电。
4. 使用有线控制器
虽然它不能解决电池充电问题，但您可以使用长的微型USB电缆直接从(USB)PS4为控制器供电。您还可以在无线使用控制器时使用移动电源为控制器供电。
这是解决充电问题之前的权宜之计，但至少您可以在此期间继续玩游戏！
5. 检查控制器充电口连接器(Controller Charging Port Connector)
当您反复插入和拔出充电线时，PS4控制器上的微型USB端口会随着时间的推移而磨损。(USB)这是PS5(PS5)控制器除了 USB-C 端口之外还具有零摩擦充电引脚的
原因之一。
检查您的PS4控制器并查看端口内是否有任何污垢或碎片。如果您发现其中有污垢，可以用一罐压缩空气将其清除。确保按照指示使用罐子，以避免内部受潮或损坏USB端口。
将(Insert)micro USB线插入控制器并轻轻晃动以确定内部端口是否松动、破损。如果控制器内部的端口松动，如果您对自己的焊接技能没有信心，则可以请专业人员进行维修。
如果插头太容易滑入或滑出微型USB端口，则端口可能会磨损到无法保持一致接触的程度。在这种情况下，您可以选择用新端口更换端口，但要权衡这样做的成本和工作量与新控制器的价格。如果您在检查控制器是否有损坏迹象后感到满意，那么就该尝试其他方法了。
6. 重置控制器
您可以使用专用硬件按钮重置PS4控制器，这通常可以解决设备可能突然出现的一些看似随机的问题。您只需要一根塑料或木制牙签或其他不会损坏塑料的物体。
将(Flip)控制器翻转过来，然后找到控制器背面 L2 触发器附近的凹进重置按钮。
使用工具按下小孔内的按钮 5 秒钟。
现在控制器已重置。要将其与PS4配对，请使用(PS4)USB电缆将其连接到主机，然后按 PS 按钮。要将其与其他设备（例如 PC 或 iPad）一起使用，您必须将其作为新的蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备再次配对。如果您不确定如何操作，请查看如何将 PS4 控制器连接到 iPhone、iPad 或 Android 设备(How To Connect a PS4 Controller To An iPhone, iPad Or Android Device)。
7. 进行保修退货(Warranty Return)（如果适用(Applicable)）
如果您的PS4控制器仍在保修期内，则不应乱动它。相反，请与您购买控制器的商店或索尼客户服务部门联系，并在保修期内维修或更换控制器。您将在几天内失去控制器，但至少您知道您会得到一个可以工作的设备。
8. 更换控制器电池
所有锂电池(lithium batteries)都会随着时间的推移而磨损。如果您的PS4控制器已经使用了几年，它的电池容量将不再充足。如果电池磨损得足够厉害，它最终将无法充电。但是，如果控制器的其余部分仍然工作正常，您可以轻松更换PS4控制器。(PS4)电池没有粘在或焊接到控制器的内部。
我们强烈建议您在尝试更换电池之前观看有关更换电池的YouTube视频。(YouTube)您可以在亚马逊(Amazon)等网站上找到第三方更换电池，但请注意评论并确保新电池信誉良好。不幸的是，原装索尼(Sony)电池很难找到，因此第三方选项可能是您唯一的选择。不过，您可以以此为契机在控制器中安装更大容量的电池！
9. 添加外部电池组
如果您觉得打开PS4控制器不舒服，夹式外部电池组是电池耗尽的另一种解决方法。例如，KMD 电池(KMD Battery)只需插入您的控制器即可增加 1000mAh 的电量。这与PS4(PS4)控制器附带的电量一样多，因此您至少可以恢复原始容量，以及原始电池剩余的电量。
10.购买新的无线控制器
如果您的PS4控制器整体状况不佳，无论您做什么都无法充电或开机，或者根本找不到合适的电池更换解决方案，那么是时候接受必须购买新控制器的事实了。
然而，这并不意味着您必须坚持使用索尼(Sony)原创产品。PS4已经问世相当长一段时间了，许多优秀的第三方替代品解决了人们对索尼(Sony)出色的控制器的许多小抱怨。(PS4)
例如，PDP Victrix Pro BFG控制器提供类似(PDP Victrix Pro BFG)Xbox 的(Xbox)偏移布局，可与PS4和PS5配合使用，并且可以用作 PC 控制器。虽然它没有隆隆声或触觉，但该控制器的电池续航时间额定长达 20 小时，并且具有大量额外功能，例如后退按钮和多个自定义配置文件。
如果BFG(BFG)的要价对您来说有点贵，那么TERIOS 控制器(TERIOS controller)就以极低的价格克隆了DualShock 4，这(DualShock 4)一点令人钦佩。它很舒适，具有可编程后退按钮，并且比原装索尼(Sony)控制器具有更长的电池寿命，但隆隆声的质量不太好。如果您不喜欢噪音并且想节省几美元，那么这是一个不错的选择。
另一方面，如果您感觉现金有点充裕，您可以选择NACON Revolution Unlimited Pro V3之类的产品。它具有 7 小时的电池续航时间、可定制的操纵杆以及 10 英尺长的电缆（如果需要）。该控制器更注重性能而不是舒适度，但如果您想更认真地对待竞技游戏，那么它是一个很好的开始。
PS4 DualShock Controller Not Charging? 10 Ways to Fix
Τhe PS4 might be getting on in years, but there are still over 100 million consoles worldwide and many more PS4 DualShock controllers than that!
If your trusty controller won’t charge or hold its charge as long as it used to, there are a few things you can do about this common problem before considering a complete replacement.
Normal Charge Times and Battery Life
Before we look at the troubleshooting steps for your DualShock 4 controller not charging, it’s important to establish a baseline for what’s normal.
The DS4 should charge from empty to full in around two hours. The battery should last four to eight hours, depending on the game and your controller settings. Dimming the light bar and disabling the rumble can extend the controller’s battery life. If your controller is constantly running out of juice in less than four hours, this is a sign that something isn’t right.
1. Make Sure Rest Mode Charging Is Active
The PlayStation 4 has “rest” mode, which puts the console into a lower-power state, but leaves some functions intact. For example, games and updates will continue downloading and installing in this mode. While in rest mode, you can also charge your controllers via the PS4’s USB port. If your controller isn’t charging, check whether the feature is activated by going to Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode and selecting Supply Power to USB Ports.
Of course, when you turn your PS4 off, you should choose rest mode rather than turning the console off completely, or it won’t charge the controllers either.
2. Updating Firmware (You Can’t!)
One potential fix for issues with a DualShock 4 is to update its firmware like you can with an Xbox Series or PlayStation 5 controller. However, as far as we can tell, there’s no official way to do this, and it doesn’t seem like the PS4 ever updates controllers. At least not in a way that’s obvious to users. Of course, you should make sure your PS4 itself always has the latest system software, but we can’t find any evidence that this would affect controllers directly.
While there are third-party tools to reflash the firmware on PS4 controllers, these are mainly used by modders and aren’t relevant here.
3. Check the Charger and Cable
An essential troubleshooting step is ensuring your cable and charger work properly. Try a different one or try charging something else with it. The same goes for the cable. Use a different cable to see if that makes a difference.
Another potential issue is using a fast-charging port. For example, some power banks offer standard USB and fast-charging ports. In our experience, the DS4 won’t always charge from these intelligent fast-charging ports but will happily charge from a standard USB port.
4. Use the Controller Wired
While it’s not a solution to the battery charging issue, you can use a long micro USB cable to power your controller directly from your PS4. You can also use a power bank to power the controller while using it wirelessly.
This is a stopgap until you can get the charging issue sorted, but at least you can keep playing in the meantime!
5. Check the Controller Charging Port Connector
The micro USB port on the PS4 controller will wear out over time as you repeatedly insert and remove the charging cable. This is one of the reasons the PS5 controller has zero-friction pins for charging in addition to a USB-C port.
Inspect your PS4 controller and see whether there’s any dirt or debris inside the port. If you see grime in there, you can dislodge it with a can of compressed air. Ensure you use the can as indicated to avoid creating moisture inside or damaging the USB port.
Insert the micro USB cable into the controller and gently wiggle it to determine if the port is loose and broken inside. If the port has broken loose on the inside of the controller, it may be possible to have it repaired by a professional if you don’t feel confident in your soldering skills.
If the plug slips in and out of the micro USB ports too easily, the port may have worn out to the point where consistent contact is impossible. In this case, you may have the option to replace the port with a new one, but weigh up the cost and effort of doing this against the price of a new controller. If you’re satisfied after inspecting the controller for signs of damage, it’s time to try something else.
6. Reset the Controller
You can reset your PS4 controller with a dedicated hardware button, which often resolves some seemingly random issues that can crop up with the device. You only need a plastic or wooden toothpick or another object that won’t damage the plastic.
Flip your controller upside down, and locate this recessed reset button near the L2 trigger on the back of your controller.
Use your tool to depress the button inside the small hole for 5 seconds.
Now the controller has been reset. To pair it with your PS4, connect it to the console using a USB cable and press the PS button. To use it with another device, like a PC or iPad, you’ll have to pair it again as a new Bluetooth device. If you’re unsure how to do that, check out How To Connect a PS4 Controller To An iPhone, iPad Or Android Device.
7. Do a Warranty Return (If Applicable)
If your PS4 controller is still under warranty, you shouldn’t mess with it. Instead, get in touch with the store you bought it from or with Sony’s customer care department, and have the controller repaired or replaced under its warranty. You’ll be without your controller for a few days, but at least you know you’ll get a working unit back.
8. Replace the Controller Battery
All lithium batteries wear out over time. If your PS4 controller is a few years old, it no longer has full battery capacity. If the battery wears out enough, it eventually won’t hold a charge. However, if the rest of your controller still works fine, you can replace the PS4 controller quite easily. The battery isn’t glued in or soldered to the internals of the controller.
We strongly recommend you watch a YouTube video on replacing the battery before attempting it. You can find third-party replacement batteries on sites like Amazon, but pay attention to the reviews and ensure the new battery is reputable. Unfortunately, original Sony batteries are tricky to find, so a third-party option may be your only choice. You can take this as an opportunity to put a larger capacity battery in your controller, though!
9. Add an External Battery Pack
If you don’t feel comfortable opening up your PS4 controller, a clip-on external battery pack is another workaround for a worn-out battery. For example, the KMD Battery just pops into your controller and adds 1000mAh of power. That’s just as much as the PS4 controller shipped with, so you’ll get at least the original capacity back, plus whatever the original battery still has.
10. Buy a New Wireless Controller
If your PS4 controller is in rough shape overall, doesn’t charge or turn on no matter what you do, or simply can’t find a suitable battery replacement solution, it’s time to accept that you must buy a new controller.
However, this doesn’t mean you must stick with a Sony original. The PS4 has been around for quite some time, and many excellent third-party alternatives solve many of the small complaints people have about Sony’s otherwise excellent controller.
For example, the PDP Victrix Pro BFG controller offers an offset layout like Xbox, works with PS4 and PS5, and can work as a PC controller. Although it has no rumble or haptics, the battery life on this controller is rated at up to 20 hours, and it has heaps of extras such as back buttons and multiple custom profiles.
If the asking price on the BFG is a little dear for you, then the TERIOS controller does an admirable job of cloning the DualShock 4 at a shockingly low price. It’s comfortable, has programmable back buttons, and has better battery life than the original Sony controller, but the quality of the rumble isn’t quite as good. If you don’t care for rumble and want to save a few dollars, it’s a great option.
If, on the other hand, you’re feeling a little flush with cash, you could go for something like the NACON Revolution Unlimited Pro V3. It has a seven-hour battery life, customizable sticks, and a 10-foot cable if needed. This controller is more about performance than comfort, but it’s a great start if you want to take your competitive gaming more seriously.
