A simple mistake on your PlayStation could be affecting the performance of your controller. There's a little-known microphone setting that can dampen the vibration and trigger effects of your PS5's DualSense controller. But don't worry, we've got you covered with an easy fix to get the full "haptic" effect in seconds.
The Hidden Setting
In a Reddit thread that gained hundreds of upvotes, a PS5 owner revealed a surprising discovery. By going into the controller settings, they found that if the microphone is unmuted, the DualSense vibration and trigger feedback is automatically set to weak. To get strong feedback, all you have to do is mute the mic.
This built-in microphone is automatically turned on when you play games, but you can easily mute it by pressing the small bar below the PS button on your DualSense controller.
This revelation left the PS5 owner shocked, as they had never seen Sony mention this anywhere before. They even noticed a noticeable difference in games like Doom Eternal and Dead Space when testing the mic muted and unmuted.
How to Fix It
Thankfully, there's a simple solution to ensure your controller is always muted when you switch it on. Just follow these steps:
- Boot up your PS5 and go to the Settings menu.
- Navigate to Sound > Microphone.
- Choose Mute under Microphone Status When Logged In.
Now your controller will be automatically muted every time you turn it on.
Customize Your Experience
If you're not satisfied with the vibration strength of your controller, you can further customize it in the DualSense settings. Here's how:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility.
- Look under Vibration Intensity and Trigger Effect Intensity.
- Choose between Off, Weak, Medium, and Strong.
For the best experience, select Strong, but keep in mind that some players prefer weaker or no controller effects in competitive multiplayer games. If you're a Call of Duty fan playing at a high level, you may want to keep the feedback options set to Off or Weak.
Now you can enhance your gaming experience by unlocking the full potential of your DualSense controller. Say goodbye to weak vibrations and hello to a more immersive gameplay!
