Did you receive a PlayStation 5 for Christmas and are now facing some issues? You’re not the only one experiencing this.
It’s the end of a long day at work, you’ve prepared some snacks, grabbed a drink, and settled on your couch, ready to dive into the latest adventures of Hogwarts Legacy using your PS5’s DualSense controller. Just when you’re about to conquer the third round of the Crossed Wands Dueling Club, an unexpected problem arises.
Your controller runs out of power—always at those crucial game moments.
Many PS5 users know this story all too well, and it can make gaming feel less smooth.
While you could connect the PS5 controller and continue playing, most gamers would agree that the wireless experience is far superior.
Fortunately, there are two straightforward setting adjustments that can enhance your gaming experience.
The US Sun suggests some easy methods to extend your DualSense battery life, and they are simple to apply.
First, enable the controller to turn off automatically when it’s not in use. Navigate to Settings, select ‘System’, and then ‘Power Saving’.
Additionally, make sure your microphone is muted to prevent it from being constantly active and draining your battery.
While these changes should significantly improve your controller’s battery life, there’s another adjustment you can make to extend it even further.
Lowering the haptic feedback intensity can also help.
Access the Control Center, choose ‘Accessories’, and then ‘DualSense Wireless Controller’.
Next, go to ‘Controller Settings’, then ‘Vibration Intensity’, and finally, ‘Trigger Effect Intensity’.
Even though the PS5 console provides an excellent experience, making minor setting tweaks can have a substantial impact.
For the best visual experience with your games, consider adjusting some console settings as well.
First, determine if your TV supports HGiG.
According to Tom’s Guide, if your TV does support HGiG, it’s advisable to activate it. HGiG, which stands for HDR Gaming Interest Group, helps achieve the most accurate tone mapping in games that support this feature.
Tom’s Guide notes that enabling this setting won’t impact other games that don’t support HGiG.
After enabling HGiG, proceed to ‘Adjust HDR’ and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the HDR settings.