Testing Your PS4 Controller
Testing your PS4 controller is a simple process and will only take a few minutes. Before you begin, make sure that your controller is fully charged and connected via USB to your console.
Steps
- Press the power button on your PlayStation 4 console to turn it on.
- Wait for the console to boot and the menu screen to appear on your television.
- Press the PS button on your controller to turn it on.
- Check your controller’s response to make sure it is working correctly. Move the analog sticks and press the buttons to confirm the controller is ready to be used.
- Navigate through the console menus using your controller. Make sure everything is working correctly.
- Once you are sure the controller is working perfectly, turn off your console and store your controller safely.