How to Fix a PS4 Controller That Won’t Connect To figure out why your controller isn't working correctly, and get it connected to your PS4 so you can start playing again, perform each of the ...

The PlayStation 5's backwards compatibility supports most PlayStation 4 games, and it'll work with your old PS4 controller, too--but not in all cases.

How to Fix It When a PS4 Won’t Turn On To troubleshoot a problem where your PS4 won't turn on, perform each of the following steps in order. Interrupt power to the PS4.