It's annoying when your DualSense controller disconnects and you aren't able to keep playing on your PS5 . Fortunately, restoring a connection is a simple process regardless of what has gone wrong. Here's how to resync a PS5 DualSense controller. Products used in this guide Grab an extra controller: DualSense controller ($70 at Amazon) Spare charging cords: USB-C cables ($10 at Amazon) How to resync a PS5 DualSense controller Turn on your PS5. Connect the DualSense controller to the PS5 with a USB-C cord. Press the PS button to turn on your DualSense. Make sure you controller has a charged battery . You can check the battery life under the Accessories section. When charged, you can disconnect the USB-C cable. Your controller should now stay connected wirelessly to your PS5 without issue. If it won't stay connected once you unplug the USB-C cable, you'll need to reset the controller. To reset your DualSense entirely: Turn off your PS5.