What is the hole on the back of a PS5 DualSense controller for?
The Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 controllers are both comfortable and useful, but the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller stands out because it has so many benefits. It feels and looks great, and its ergonomic design makes it better in many ways.
In fact, in addition to the immersive gaming experience provided by the speaker, touchpad, gyroscope and accelerometer, there is a hidden button on the controller that you may not have noticed before.
This button is located on the back and can be extremely useful when you're having trouble pairing your controller with your PS5 or experiencing responsiveness or connectivity issues. If you learn to use it correctly, you'll definitely discover DualSense features you may not have known about before.
Directly behind the controller is a Sony sticker with a small hole. What's the point of something like that if it's not a microphone or sensor?
Both the standard DualSense controller and the Edge controller have this slot, and it was deliberately placed there to solve some technical problems.
For example, you might have problems synchronizing the controllers on your PlayStation 5, or perhaps you recently updated the system and the connection is no longer working properly.
Any problem with these accessories could turn the experience into a nightmare, especially when playing games like Resident Evil 4 Remake or Requiem, and online multiplayer games like Fortnite, ARC Raiders, Call of Duty: Warzone, and others.
These problems are solved using the previously mentioned hidden reset button, which is similar to the power button found on routers.
It is a small slot specifically because its function is extremely important and it must be used in those cases, or if you need to use it on a gaming device or another computer.
Where you see it, it is very difficult to press it like other buttons, such as the square, triangle, circle and x, because it is very small and located slightly below the main surface.
The best way to activate it is to use a paperclip in a straight line or any similar, non-damaging tool. After turning off the device, the button must be pressed for at least 5 seconds to deactivate it and refresh its internal functions.
Next, reconnect the controller to your PS5 using a USB cable, and press the PS button until it appears registered in the software. This should resolve most issues.
If this is not enough to get rid of the errors, make sure that the version is correctly updated in the settings.
Alternatively, you can use Safe Mode, but if none of that works, the problem is most likely with the controller.
Now you know that it is not just a decorative slot, nor one of the many built-in sensors, but an emergency button that, when pressed, resets the DualSense device.