Boosting PS5 Performance: DualSense Battery Health Upgrade Ahead of PS5 Pro Launch

PS5’s DualSense Controller About to Get a Boost with Adaptive Charging

As the cost of the PS5’s DualSense controller rises, it’s more important than ever to make sure the ones you have last longer. A forthcoming system update will help protect the batteries of DualSense controllers with a tactic we’ve seen smartphone manufacturers deploy in recent years.

Adaptive Charging: The Future of Battery Life

The update will bring adaptive charging to the PS5 Slim and the new PS5 Pro. This means that power is supplied to the controller at a rate that’s optimized for its battery level. This not only extends the battery’s health but also saves power. With adaptive charging, the power to USB ports will also be cut if a controller isn’t connected, saving you a little more power along the way.

How It Works

To use adaptive charging, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode, and then select Supply Power to USB Ports > Adaptive. After your PS5 enters rest mode, if a controller isn’t connected, the power supply to the USB port will stop after a certain period of time.

Other Updates to Look Out For

Alongside adaptive charging, the update will also enable remote play for individual users. This means that friends who come over can sign into your PS5 console and continue to access remote play on a secondary device when they leave your house.

Additionally, the update introduces a new Welcome hub that allows users to customize widgets and see information of their choosing prior to gaming sessions.

The Future of Gaming

The PS5’s DualSense controller has already received a price bump, with the cost going up by $5/£5 this week. With the introduction of adaptive charging, it’s never been more important to keep your controllers in top shape.