How To Fix Ps 4 Controller X Button. Hit the PS Button on the controller to hopefully turn on and pair your controller in one process. Use a small, unfolded paper clip (or something similar) to press and hold the reset button for at least five seconds.
Plenty of videos on you tube on how to do this. This was not due to sticky buttons needing cleaned. Locate the x button on the front of the controller.
Select Sound/Devices > Turn off Device, then choose your controller from the list.
Tried resetting the controller didn't work.
I had a sticky button that I fixed by blowing on it. Connect the controller to your console using the included USB cable. DualShock controllers give vibration feedback based on the actions occurring on the screen to immerse the player more into the game.