PlayStation has always prioritized integrated batteries in its controllers, and the DualSense is no exception. The new PS5 controller includes a slightly larger battery than its predecessors; however, its battery life remains a concern for heavy users. So, what can we do to extend it?
The DualSense battery
The battery included in the DualSense is considerably larger than that of the DualShock 4. To be exact, a 1.560 mAh battery is included, which is a fairly large growth compared to the 1.000 mAh of the DualShock 4. In any case, the triggers adaptive, the new vibration system and the built-in microphone do nothing but add more energy consumption, so in the end, we will continue to suffer moments in which we will run out of battery at the least expected moment.
So, with the idea of getting a few extra hours of use, we are going to leave you with some settings that you can apply to make the DualSense consume less energy than normal.
How to save battery on the DualSense
The first thing you will have to do is get to the configuration section in which to adjust the options. To do so, follow the steps below:
- Go to settings
- Select option Accessories
- Go to option Controls
Reduces the volume of the built-in speaker
The integrated speaker of the controller produces quite colorful and striking effects, however, if you normally play with headphones, it is normal that you always have this disabled by default. You can reduce the intensity of the sound so that the consumption is reduced, but if you are not going to use it or you are not going to pay attention to it (beyond playing in Astro's Playroom or some other Kojima game) it is better that you deactivate it forever .
Don't like the vibration? turn it off
Turning off the new vibration system is practically a crime, but the truth is that vibration systems consume a lot of energy from gamepads. Deactivating it will considerably increase battery consumption, so you will gain many extra minutes of autonomy.
Adjusts the intensity level of the triggers
As we said, the new triggers will also be a source of battery consumption, since the gears and motors that control the pressure of the triggers will always be active to modify the pressure levels. By disabling them you will lose much of the PS5 experience, but you will also gain autonomy. In any case, you can adjust the intensity in three values to choose from before deactivating them completely.
Turn off those lights!
Since the DualShock 4, Sony has wanted to give a note of light and color to its controls, and luckily, with the DualSense it has reduced that party of LEDs that drew so much attention in the previous control. This time we have a small LED that lights up when the controller is on, and some side bands that surround the touchpad, and although they cannot be completely turned off, we can adjust their intensity in three values.
If you connect it via USB, it works via USB
Another of the interesting options that you could activate is the one that determines the operating mode when we connect the DualSense by cable. By default, if we connect the controller to the PS5 by cable, the controller will continue to work via Bluetooth. We can change this to save charging time, so select Use USB cable to automatically disable Bluetooth when connected by cable.
What if I don't want a microphone?
Another of the functions that appear activated by default in the remote is the microphone activated by default. This is something that bothers a lot of users, as if they forget it, they could be unknowingly talking through in-game voice chat.
In order for the remote to deactivate the microphone by default as soon as you turn on the console, you must follow the following steps:
- Go to settings
- Sound
- Microphone
- Select Mute in the "Microphone status when connected" section.
If you follow these tips, you will be able to increase the battery of your DualSense by forcing it to consume less energy, so you will not have to be connecting it by cable to the console itself or to an external battery too regularly.