One moment your PS4 DualShock 4 controller is working fine, the next moment it appears completely dead. Fortunately, there's a solution.

It can be very frustrating when your PS4 controller won’t connect to the console. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to get your controller working again. The first ...

You can connect a PS4 controller using the micro-USB cable that comes with the device. But connecting a second one requires a different method.

If your PS4 controller won't charge, you can try swapping out the charging cable or checking the charging port.