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How to Replace the Battery in a DualShock 4 Controller

Sony's DualShock 4 is a really good controller that can double as your full-time PC gamepad as well. If you have an aging DS4, you may have noticed that it does not hold a charge as long as it once did. This guide will show you how to save over 70% by replacing your DualShock battery yourself.

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Kumakai2177d ago

And people talk shit about the Xbox controller using batteries... that can be swapped for rechargeable lipo packs that last twice as Long and you can have multiple. Sorry. I think having an embedded battery is a drawback. Maybe Like that huge wing on the back of your civic it is perceived as cooler, but like that huge wing, it isn’t adding any performance. Maybe if it lasted 4x as long And had wireless charging I’d see a benefit, but I don’t want to disassemble a controller to save a few bucks every time a battery wears out... which they do.

Deebo_slice2177d ago (Edited 2177d ago )

I see your point but, you would only have to do this once in a 5-6 year time. It isnt much different than your iPhone battery. I dont think either controller has a real advantage there.

*This is fairly simple. Removing 4 screws isnt a lot of work.

CaptainCook2177d ago

"you would only have to do this once in a 5-6 year time."

I hardly charge my Xbox One controller since it lasts for about 48 hours.

RazzerRedux2177d ago

So you had to make this about Xbox? Of course you did. Oh well....

So is this why the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has built-in batteries? I'm talking about Microsoft's premium, high priced controller. Don't get me wrong. I use it. I love it. I'm thankful for the built-in rechargeable battery. So is this a bad thing? Or is it a good thing?

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Hakuoro2177d ago

Both my PS3 controllers still work great after all these years. And both my PS4 controllers obviously still work great as well.

Meanwhile I have been trough dozens of rechargeable batteries over the years.

Knightofelemia2177d ago (Edited 2177d ago )

@kumakai

You will eventually have to pop apart the controller to replace the thumbsticks they eventually wear out no matter what console. Or you will have to pop apart the controller to replace a shoulder button I did that on my XB1 controller. As for your rechargeable battery it's easier to just plug the controller to the console instead of having to get up go to the wall grab the new batteries and put the used up batteries back into the charger and plug the charger in. I don't like wasting time doing that and miss out on some intense gaming.

isarai2176d ago

I still have my launch sixaxis that came with my 40gb PS3, still holds about a 10-12hr charge, never had to replace the bettery. Yeah sure AT SOME POINT i'm gonna have to replace it, but the rarity of that happening astronomically outweighs how ever so slightly more complex the process is.

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sourOG2177d ago

That’s actually pretty simple. I never bothered to look into it but I have a controller that won’t hold a charge. I just bought a different controller. It was a couple years, it was time..

Knightofelemia2177d ago (Edited 2177d ago )

Haven't had to swap a battery yet in the Dualshock 3 or Dualshock 4 have had to fix the Dualshock 3 once battery swapping is fairly easy to do. Unscrew the screws take the Dualshock apart separate the screws pop the bottom apart unplug the old battery plug in the new battery put the bottom back together insert the screws and bang done. Youtube has the videos that show people what to do and how to fix the controllers and swap out hard drives. That's how I learned to swap the pico fuse the Sega CD Model 2 always throws when the unit doesn't want to turn on. Even had to replace a 7805 voltage regulator on an SMS that always blows to and keeps the system from turning on.

drunkenspy0072177d ago

I've never had to replace the battery in mine thankfully.

Xaevi2177d ago

While I would prefer the battery to be easily accessible thought the back of the controller, it really isn't all too complicated to open up the DS4. The latest models are built with every piece attached in a way that would make it impossible for it to lose pieces or come undone. The battery is placed with a bit of adhesive right at the center and it's simple to replace so I don't understand the complaints

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA14d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY14d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay14d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos14d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7214d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY14d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator14d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum14d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z14d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad15d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga15d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot14d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose15d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE15d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername14d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy15d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde15d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8615d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8615d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole15d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300015d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot15d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle15d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7715d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments