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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GU200A, 90GC01D0-BGP0003Maker product pagerog.asus.com/tw/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Taiwan spec page gives SKU 90GC01D0-BGP000. The regulatory model GU200A comes from the quick start guide.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page lists the model as GU200A (Korea KC number R-R-MSQ-GU200A).

CFI-ZAC12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model No. CFI-ZAC1 in the compliance section.

GTIN / EAN

471138716791512Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-tessen-4711387167915Read 15 October 2026Price comparison page lists EAN 4711387167915 with reference 90GC01D0-BGP000. Other European retailers list the same EAN. A Toronto retailer lists a UPC for North America that is not stored.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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18 May 20235Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/18/first-look-at-new-images-and-ui-of-the-access-controller-for-ps5-an-all-new-accessibility-controller-kitRead 10 October 2026"Official name for Project Leonardo revealed" on this post. The device was first shown at CES 2023 as Project Leonardo.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Buy Now link.

Available1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Page offers the controller with a Buy now button. The PlayStation Direct store lists it as low stock in some regions.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$109.9910Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/asus-rog-tessen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2024-09-21: "$109.99 / £109.99 / AU$179". A US maker launch price was not found. Tom's Guide also lists $110 on asus.com. US price excludes sales tax.

$89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price $89.99 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€124.97Press releasemynewsdesk.com/se/asus-nordic-ab/pressreleases/nordic-launch-for-asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controller-3333178Read 15 October 2026ASUS Nordic launch release dated 2024-07-10, availability 29 July: "939 DKK, 124,9 Euro, 1490 SEK/NOK". This is the Nordic euro price with local VAT, and the release does not say which country. A German maker price was not found. A smartworld.it review lists 119.99 EUR and a German review 120 EUR UVP.

€89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price EUR 89.99 as published.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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White9Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Store lists Color: White.

Form factor

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Foldable telescopic bridge that holds the phone in landscape.

Adaptive1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"A highly customizable PlayStation 5 controller kit designed to make gaming more accessible". Stored as adaptive.

Stick layout

Offset6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"an asymmetrical layout using console-grade sticks".

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Face button labels

Xbox5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features list "Action buttons (A, B, X, Y)", Options, Menu and Home buttons.

Swappable1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Button caps carry swappable cap tags (23 tags) that mark which input each socket is mapped to. Stored as swappable.

Made by the platform holder

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS product, not a platform holder.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Made and sold by Sony Interactive Entertainment as PlayStation hardware.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Android2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: Android.

PS59Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Compatible with the PlayStation 5 console." Release Date 12/06/2023.

Connection per platform

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired, I/O port USB-C, Android.

BSony Access Controller

Platform	Connection
PS5	USB (wired)
PS5	Bluetooth

Source7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Pairing over USB, then wireless use. A second controller is paired through Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.

Official licence

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Input modes

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Mode switching

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"ROG Tessen can support phones with cases, up to a thickness of 7-14.5 mm. Certain cases featuring ring holder or strap design may not be compatible."

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

USB (wired), Bluetooth6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"needs to be paired with PS5 initially through a wired connection, but otherwise operates wirelessly". The support page names the wireless link as Bluetooth.

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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Wireless receiver

None2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired only. No receiver or wireless link is listed.

None7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026No receiver or dongle is listed. The controller pairs with the console directly.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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17Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Your controller can pair with only one PS5 console at a time."

Wired connector

USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026I/O port: USB-C.

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026Same sentence: USB-C port. The controller pairs once over USB and then operates wirelessly.

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026The controller has a USB-C port and the box holds a separate USB Type-C to Type-C cable.

Cable length

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1.5m4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026"1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB)".

Cable type

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USB Type-C to Type-C (Hi-Speed USB)4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB).

Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Android	500

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"500 Hz polling rate inputs via wired USB Type-C".

BSony Access Controller

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Polling rate wired

500Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

ALPS joystick6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's 18mm ALPS joysticks allow for 22° angled movement". The sensor type is not stated. TechRadar says the sticks do not use Hall effect and a smartworld.it review calls them conventional, so stick_technology is left out.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Tailor stick sensitivity and deadzone to better suit your personal control needs", set in PS5 console settings.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

22°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"22° range of movement". The page does not say whether the angle is measured from the centre or across the full sweep. Stored as published.

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Clickable left/right analog stick".

Yes10Reviewreviewed.com/accessibility/content/ps5-access-controller-review-sony-adaptive-remoteRead 10 October 2026Reviewer: "I programmed a downward press of the thumbstick to activate it." The stick can be pressed and mapped.

Swappable stick tops

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Standard, Dome, Ball1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 20264Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Specifications table lists one ball, one standard and one dome stick cap.

Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Analog, sensor not stated6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's analog triggers". No sensor is named.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Adaptive triggers.

Buttons

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Face button switches

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Special metal dome mechanical switches for the face buttons and D-pad". Metal dome fits none of the schema options, so Other is stored.

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

Metal dome mechanical switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker wording: metal dome mechanical switches.

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Swappable face buttons

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure the Access controller's button layout" with swappable button caps on eight sockets. The Access has no fixed face button layout, so this field means swappable button caps.

Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features drawing shows a plus-shaped Directional Pad (D-Pad).

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D-pad switches

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same metal dome mechanical switches as the face buttons. Stored as Other.

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two aluminum rear paddles.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"M1 / M2 rear paddles".

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Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Paddles1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aluminum rear paddles".

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

Yes11Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: the two metal paddles M1 and M2 can be removed with a screwdriver.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two paddles programmed on the fly or in Armoury Crate. The ROG button is a system button and is not counted.

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On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Paddles are "programmable on the fly" with the ROG button, no app needed.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press the ROG button and one rear paddle (M1/M2), wait for the LED to flash blue, then press the button to assign within 10 seconds.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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31Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure up to 30 individual control profiles from your PS5 console settings, store three profiles on the Access controller". Three slots are counted. The base profile is a separate default.

Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Yes8Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/access-profilesRead 10 October 2026"Press the profile button on the stick base" cycles the three assigned profile slots.

Turbo

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: "Non c'è vibrazione" (there is no vibration).

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026The unsupported-functions list names the vibration function, so the controller has no rumble motors.

Trigger rumble motors

011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same review statement: no vibration at all.

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Vibration is unsupported and the list also names adaptive triggers, so there are no trigger motors.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Motion sensor. Vibration function is also unsupported.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Input device, built-in touchpad: No.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Touch pad (except for the touch pad button)".

Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Built-in display: No.

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Light bar

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Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Setup text: "After the light bar blinks, the player indicator and the controller indicator light up."

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aura RGB lighting" with up to seven preset effects.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The device features list shows 15 numbered parts and none is an audio jack. The maker spec page lists USB-C as the only I/O port.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Headset jack". The expansion ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Speaker.

Microphone

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Microphone.

Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Mute button.

Expansion port

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Four 3.5 mm expansion ports1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"four industry standard 3.5mm expansion ports". The support page says the ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Battery and charging

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Battery type

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The controller does not contain a battery. It can be powered by the phone, or by the charging port when the phone is charging."

Built-in2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: "Built-in lithium-ion battery".

Batteries

05Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026One built-in battery is listed.

Batteries included

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The battery is built in.

Battery capacity

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1,050mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: battery capacity 1,050 mAh at 3.7 V. Input power rating 5 V 1,200 mA.

Battery energy

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3.885Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Computed from the published 1,050 mAh and 3.7 V (1.05 Ah x 3.7 V = 3.885 Wh). The guide does not print Wh.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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BSony Access Controller

Hours (h)
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Source11Reviewgadgetguy.com.au/playstation-access-controller-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Roughly 9 hours". Impulse Gamer's spec table says "Up to 9-hours". Sony's own pages state no battery life. Connection and settings are not stated, so only the hours are stored.12Reviewimpulsegamer.com/playstation-access-controller-review-ndisRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Up to 9-hours". Matches the GadgetGuy table ("Roughly 9 hours"). Both are review tables, not a Sony page.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery. The USB-C port is an 18 W pass-through port that charges the phone, not a battery.

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"The Access controller features a USB-C port for controller charging."

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Raised micro-triangle texture on the rear surface8Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"the rear surface features raised, micro triangle textured markings to improve grip".

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Rubber support pads5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The user selects and installs the rubber support pads (L-1 to L-4 left pads and a right pad).

Button caps, Stick caps, Button cap tags1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Swappable button caps, stick caps and button cap tags. The stick arm length is also adjustable.

Software

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Companion app

Armoury Crate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate app.

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App platforms

Android5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate is offered on Google Play, with an APK for China. The maker spec lists Android as the only platform.14Maker product pageasus.com/support/FAQ/1053809Read 15 October 2026ASUS support FAQ Armoury Crate Mobile App: Compatible Devices lists Mobile Controller: ROG TESSEN (Android only).

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User firmware updates

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Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Make sure to update the device software on your controller to the newest version available", done from the PS5 console.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width191.5Height92Depth40mm(7.5 × 3.6 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026"191.5 x 92 x 40 mm (When folded: 94 x 92 x 85 mm)". The press release labels the open size W x L x H. Stored as front width x front height x thickness for the open controller.

Width191Height141Depth39mm(7.5 × 5.6 × 1.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 141 x 39 x 191 mm (width x height x depth), measured with the controller lying flat. Stored by the front face: width 191 (stick arm included), height 141, depth 39 (thickness).

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

136g(4.8 oz)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Weight: 136 g.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 322 g (11.4 oz).

Certifications

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, UKCA, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page: FCC Part 15 with a Class B digital device statement, CE mark warning, UKCA, ISED CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC Korea.

FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance section: "Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules" and "This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003." The guide carries a supplier's declaration of conformity and prints no FCC ID.

In the box

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In the box

ROG Tessen, Rubber support pads, Reusable controller stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Contents row: ROG Tessen, rubber support pads, reusable controller stand, quick start guide, warranty card.

Access controller, USB cable, 8x Pillow button caps (attached to controller), 4x Flat button caps, 4x Curve button caps, 2x Overhang button caps, 1x Wide flat button caps, Standard stick cap, Dome stick cap (attached to controller), Ball stick cap, 23x tags, Quick start guide and safety guide1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Section "Inside the box", copied verbatim.

Cables included

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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BSony Access Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to Type-C	1.5	1

Source4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026One USB cable in the box.

Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Limited warranty for the original purchaser: one year from the date of purchase, valid only in the United States and Canada. Batteries are consumables and excluded.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Manual

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manual4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manualRead 15 October 2026Maker support page for the product. Its document list loads by script. The Quick Start Guide E22982 was read from a retailer-hosted copy, see the guide entry below.

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdf3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official quick start guide. It is a one-page box contents diagram. Setup steps are on the PlayStation support site.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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