{"id":17988,"date":"2025-05-15T11:45:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=17988"},"modified":"2025-05-15T11:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:45:58","slug":"ps5-waterproof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/ps5-waterproof\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the PS5 Waterproof? [What to Do if It Gets Wet]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A lot of tech companies have made their products waterproof. This feature is popular because it offers extreme usability in various conditions. Just imagine using your phone in the rain. Cool, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But\u2026 has Sony adopted this feature? Are PS5 consoles waterproof? What about the controllers? Find out the answers to these questions in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is the PS5 Waterproof?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, the <\/strong>PS5 is not waterproof.<\/strong> Its internal hardware runs on electricity, so it will short-circuit if it comes into contact with water. The <\/strong>PS5 is also not water resistant<\/strong>. Getting it wet will also cause its metal parts to corrode, resulting in permanent damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your PS5 may still work after it gets wet, but you have to expect the damage to show soon. You may notice frequent overheating, graphical glitches, and distortion as signs of water damage. If your console has had significant water exposure, it might not even turn on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are PS5 Controllers Waterproof?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, PS5 controllers are not waterproof. Like the console, the DualSense controller cannot withstand excessive moisture and being submerged under water without acquiring damage. If you want to use your controller in environments where it can get exposed to humidity, consider getting silicone cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also worth noting that silicone cases (like this one from Amazon<\/a>) do not entirely make your PS5 controller waterproof either. Instead, they protect it from accidental splashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do If Your DualSense Controller Gets Wet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While your PS5 controller is durable enough to withstand light splashes, significant exposure to any liquid will inevitably damage it. This is especially true if you don\u2019t know what to do if your controller accidentally gets wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what to do to minimize damage to your DualSense controller if it accidentally gets wet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Turn Your Controller Off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your controller on after water exposure may cause it to short-circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Flip Your DualSense Upside Down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Doing this will prevent water from seeping further into your controller and touching its internal components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Wipe the Controller Dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: Take the PS5 Controller Apart & Clean its Internal Parts (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This step is only recommended to those who know how to disassemble and fix a PS5 controller. The DualSense has sensitive internal components, which you may damage if you don\u2019t know how to handle them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can refer to the video below for the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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