Forgot your wired headphones? No problem. If you have a standard 3.5mm headset but the cord is too short, you can use the PS4’s charging cable—the one that connects the controller to the console. Wait, what? No, the cable itself doesn’t carry audio. But if you plug the controller into the PS4 via USB, it reduces input lag for the wireless audio going through the controller. It’s a weird physics cheat code.
So, plug the controller in, then plug your headphones into the controller. You get a super stable connection, and your controller never runs out of battery mid-boss fight. That’s what I call a win-win. Actually, it’s a win-win-win, because your roommate is still asleep. You’re welcome.