To turn off a PlayStation controller (such as PS4 or PS5):
- For a PS4 DualShock 4 controller, press and hold the PS button (the middle PlayStation button) for about 6 to 10 seconds until the light bar turns off, indicating the controller is powered down
- For a PS5 DualSense controller, you can either:
- Press the PS button, navigate to the quick menu > Accessories, select your controller, and choose the option to turn it off.
- Hold down the PS button for about 5 to 10 seconds until the controller turns off.
- Also, you can set an auto-off timer in the PS5 settings under System > Power Saving > Set Time Until Controller Turns Off
For a Nintendo Pro Controller, press and hold the SYNC button (located near the USB-C port) for a few seconds until the lights stop flashing, which means the controller is off. Alternatively, you can turn it off from the Nintendo Switch console by disconnecting controllers in the Controllers menu
. In summary, the common method to turn off most wireless controllers is to press and hold a specific button (PS button for PlayStation, SYNC button for Nintendo) for several seconds until the controller powers down. This works whether the controller is connected to a console or a PC/phone via Bluetooth
