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PS5 controller battery life: how long does it last and how to improve it
The PS5 DualSense controller is one of the best gamepads Sony has ever made, but its battery life leaves a lot to be desired
Sony’s pad is packed with clever features that can have a transformative effect when gaming, but the PS5 controller battery life isn’t up to snuff compared to the competition, leaving you scrambling for a charging cable all too often. Just like the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller, the DualSense can run out of juice quicker than expected and has a habit of cutting gaming sessions short if you don’t have a spare pad to hand. However, you can buy a play and charge kit, one of the best Xbox Series X accessories, and get 30 hours of playtime, giving you the best of both worlds and more battery life than the PS5 controller by some margin.
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