DualSense Starlight Blue Wireless Controller (PS5)

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However, if it continues to flash blue light, there may be a problem syncing between any two devices, like a controller and charger, or a controller or console. As seen previously, when the PS5 controller flashes blue this means in the majority of cases that it has connection problems. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. However, you probably already know that Disk Management cannot format a USB flash drive larger than 32 GB to FAT32. The PlayStation button is between the two analog sticks, while the Create button is at the top-left of the trackpad.

Select it, and your secondary controller is now paired with your PS5 and will appear under "Registered Accessories. A status light may be better than nothing, but it’s not necessarily that helpful when you’re trying to figure out what’s wrong with something. She enjoys helping people with computer problems, including disk management, data recovery, and more. Indeed, when the DualSense controller flashes blue for a few seconds, it means that it is in the process of log on at the Consol.I just got the Grey Camouflage Duelsense and faceplates (I hope they will do a green camouflage next year). And she will continue to bring more easy-to-understand professional articles to help people solve various problems on the PC. A minor malfunction of your controller related to a software or microprocessor bug may be the source of the problem.

With wireless links, it’s conceivable that other Bluetooth accessories could be creating interference. Resetting the PS5 controller can resolve many issues related to controller functionality such as the PS5 controller flashing blue. We've already covered this one in our mega purchase guide for the game – which is also tracking the best deals on the game itself, the special PS5 console bundle, and more – but here are those links again. The red looks great, but I only need 2 controllers for now, and with the white that came with the console, I'll be getting the black which it would have released with. Then insert a straightened paper clip or another pointy object into the hole and press the button inside for 5 seconds.

Should you have some luck connecting one way or another, take the opportunity to update your DualSense and/or your gaming system. There’s a risk that updates can introduce new problems — but the chance is small, and worth taking if you’re already dealing with glitches. If nothing helps and your PS5 controller keeps blinking blue, it is very likely that a material problem is responsible. Find out more about compatible devices, applications, and feature support by visiting the guide below. There’s no guarantee updates will solve connectivity issues, but Sony is pretty committed to pushing them out, so a critical bug discovered one month could be solved by the next.

Turning these off will keep the Bluetooth signal between your PS5 and the controller free of any interference. If the white/Red controllers were all White/Red (without the black part) they would look so much better. This only applies if your controller is in wireless mode, naturally, but it’s relatively easy to turn off unnecessary Bluetooth devices, and you only need to try that in the same room as your gaming setup.This is the second limited edition DualSense PS5 controller, boasting a design based on open world PS5 and PS4 title Hogwarts Legacy. Look, if PS5 is still going to be this scarce and they are going to make new colors of this controller then the least they could do is make the controller work with PS4. Rural-Bandit eh it's still early early stages, nothing's certain yet other than the area and the budget, but it seems pointless trying to make it look good in a place we won't live in next year, touch wood. There are a variety of potential fixes, from rebooting your PS5 (or other gaming system) to performing a controller reset.