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Feb 28, 2024

Gamers are just realizing what PS5 controller light colours mean

PLAYSTATION fans will handle their joypads for dozens – or even hundreds – of hours. But even die-hard gamers might not know what every light colour on the PS5 controller means. If you've got the

PLAYSTATION fans will handle their joypads for dozens – or even hundreds – of hours.

But even die-hard gamers might not know what every light colour on the PS5 controller means.

If you've got the latest DualSense and you're confused, don't panic.

There are several different colours that can appear on your PlayStation joypad.

They might show up at the sides of the Touch Bar on the face of the DualSense – or the LED bar, which is just below the PS button.

It's also important to note that you'll get different lights when you're linked to a PS5 – or if you're connected to another device via Bluetooth, like your Apple iPad or a gaming PC.

Your PS5 controller will normally show a blue light when it's connected to a PlayStation.

But if a second DualSense joins, their colour will be red.

Green signifies that a third player has been added, and purple is used to show a fourth.

You might also find that the bar turns orange. That means you're running low on battery.

However, if it's a pulsing light, that means your PS5 is either charging or entering Rest Mode.

Finally, if the LED bar below your PS button is orange, it means the controller is muted.

This is extremely important: you don't want to be accidentally chatting in voice lobbies because your microphone is active.

When you're connected to something other than a PS5, the lights take on a different meaning.

A blue and white light-pulse means that you're pairing with a device.

And a solid blue indicates that the pairing is finished.

An orange-and-white light means that your DualSense is paired to another device.

And a pulsing orange light signals that your controller is charging.