What To Do If Your Ps4 Controller Won't Turn On

So, you’re ready for some serious gaming. You sink into your favorite spot on the couch, grab your trusty PS4 controller, and…nothing. Zilch. Nada.

The Great Button Massacre

First, unleash your inner button masher. Sometimes, a good, old-fashioned button mashing session is all it takes. Imagine you're giving those little buttons a pep talk, reminding them of their glorious gaming purpose.

Plug that bad boy into your PS4 with a USB cable. It’s like giving your controller a little IV drip of life. Maybe it just needs a little jolt to remember what it’s supposed to do.

Hold down the PS button in the center and the Share button at the same time. Think of it like a secret handshake for controllers. Perhaps they forgot the secret code and need a reset.

Did you recently introduce your controller to a new phone charger? Sometimes, they just don’t play nice. It's a little like finding out your cat is secretly judging your choice of roommates.

The Reset Button: A Tiny Act of Defiance

There's a tiny, almost invisible reset button on the back of your controller. You'll need a paperclip, a pin, or maybe even a straightened-out earring (don't tell your partner!). It feels like performing delicate surgery on a miniature robot.

Hold that button down for a few seconds. Imagine you’re giving the controller a stern, but loving, talking-to: "Alright, pal, time to get back in the game!"

The Pairing Predicament

Maybe your PS4 and controller have simply had a falling out. Happens to the best of us. They might need a little help rekindling their connection.

Go to your PS4's settings and navigate to Devices, then Controllers, and then Bluetooth Devices. It's like playing matchmaker for your electronics.

Put your controller in pairing mode by holding down the PS button and the Share button until the light bar starts flashing. Think of it as the controller’s way of saying, "I'm ready to mingle!"

The Battery Blues

Consider the possibility of a dead battery. It’s a sad but common tale. It’s like finding out your favorite superhero is out of energy.

Leave your controller plugged in for a good chunk of time, even if it doesn't seem to be charging. Sometimes, they just need a long nap to recharge their inner batteries. Imagine your controller is just catching up on sleep after a long night of epic battles.

If you have a second controller, now is its time to shine. This is the ultimate test: is it the controller, or is it the PS4 itself that’s being difficult?

When All Else Fails: A Moment of Reflection

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your controller remains stubbornly unresponsive. It might be time to accept that it's gone to that great gaming console in the sky.

Or, you know, it might just need a professional to take a look. Consider contacting Sony support, they are your best friend in this case.

Remember those hilarious memes about controllers meeting tragic ends? Yeah, I am referencing that. It’s okay to laugh (a little) at the absurdity of it all.

No matter what, don't give up on your gaming dreams! There's always another controller, another adventure, another chance to achieve digital glory. And that’s what gaming is all about!