This issue manifests as the PS5 controller’s battery indicator not lighting up or showing any signs of charging when connected to the PlayStation 5 console or a charging cable.

If you absolutely cannot get your PS5 to charge your DualSense controller, try plugging it into a USB-C wall charger. Alternatively, try a different controller or swap USB-C cables.

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.

If a PS5 controller won't charge, it's usually because of issues with the charging cable, the controller, or the PS5 console itself.

Here's how to fix the PS5 controller not charging or turning on. This fix is for the DualSense PlayStation 5 gamepad.

If you're PS5 controller charging is not working, we've come up with a couple of potential solutions so you can get back to gaming.