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Sony’s latest PS5 update can help protect controller batteries

September 12, 2024

A shot of the cable and locking mechanism being mounted to the Sony DualSense Edge controller. — *The new adaptive charging feature could help to save power and preserve the life of controller batteries.* | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Sony has released a batch of features in its latest PlayStation 5 system update, including support for adaptive controller charging, party link sharing, and a new widget hub. The adaptive charging feature, which monitors and automatically adjusts the power supplied when controllers are connected to the console’s USB ports, is being released globally starting today — but only for the latest PS5 models.

In its announcement, Sony says adaptive charging is only available on the PS5 Slim and its upcoming $700 PS5 Pro. The feature will work on PS5-era DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, alongside PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, and the Access adaptive controller kit. Charging is adjusted based on the controller’s current…