HIGHLIGHTS
- PS5 controllers aren’t waterproof and any significant exposure to water can damage the controllers and diminish their usability.
- There are several skins and covers for the PS5 controllers to protect them from sweat, dust, and damage, but the covers won’t save them from water or other liquids.
- Sony is yet to release a waterproof controller despite adding changes in the existing ones’ stick modules, and control profiles.
PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been the subject of hype since its launch on November 12, 2020. The gaming console comes with other hardware, including a controller.
The console’s durability and performance, as well as its accompanying hardware, have been tested several times.
Recently, a surge on TikTok left many PS5 owners wondering if their PS5 controllers are waterproof.
PS5 Controllers Aren’t Waterproof
If you’re wondering if the PS5 controllers are waterproof, the short answer is no. Sony Interactive Entertainment hasn’t revealed anything regarding such features.
Moreover, the questions arose after a TikTok user uploaded a clip showcasing his partner washing PS5 Controllers.
The video showcased the controllers being drenched in water while his comments section was flooded with concerning messages.
In response to the clip, the user posted an update where he placed the PS5 controllers in the rice controller.
However, the controllers are not water-resistant or waterproof. Any significant exposure to water can damage the PS5 controllers and diminish their usability.
According to the manufacturer, the controllers can face issues with internal components once they’ve been exposed to water or any type of liquid.
Waterproof Skins For PS5 Controllers
Even though the PS5 controllers aren’t resistant to water, there are various kinds of skins and covers available for the device.
Further, the covers can protect the device from unexpected exposure to water or other liquids.
The addition can protect the controllers from sweat, dust, and damage. Moreover, the covers also have an anti-slip design to enhance your gaming experience.
The covers don’t fully protect the PS5 controllers if they are submerged in water for a long time period. Once the water seeps into the device, it won’t be useable.
Many users have noted that the controllers won’t turn on or charge after the damage even after drying completely.
Despite an advanced model design in PS5 controllers, like the replaceable stick modules and multiple control profiles, Sony has yet to launch a waterproof controller.
