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HORI Split Pad Pro vs Sony DualSense Wireless Controller

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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.

NSW-298U2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026SKU: NSW-298U. The Black style of the HORI USA store.

CFI-ZCT1W4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original CFI-ZCT1W hardware reference. Later CFI-ZCT2W manual confirms 280g and 1560mAh, but does not restate Bluetooth/USB revision or switch internals. The later revision row is omitted to avoid inheriting those non-variant fields without proof.

GTIN / EAN

8100509101015Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08FJ7XY3BRead 23 October 2026Amazon US: UPC 810050910101, model number and part number NSW-298U. The same code is the EAN 0810050910101 on European retailer listings. Amazon's Wireless connectivity tag is wrong and is not used.

7117193995068Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/711719399506Read 28 September 2026Listed as "Sony PlayStation 5 PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller White". The listing title names model CUH-ZCT1, which is the DualShock 4 number, so only the colour is taken from it

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

10 August 20201Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026HORI USA press release dated Los Angeles, August 10, 2020: new Split Pad Pro colors, preorder from 10 August 2020.

7 April 20203Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/04/07/introducing-dualsense-the-new-wireless-game-controller-for-playstation-5Read 28 September 2026

Status

Available7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hori-split-pad-pro-for-nintendo-switch-black/J3GTV3L8XJRead 23 October 2026Best Buy US lists model NSW-298U, SKU 10203867, at $46.55 with Add to Cart on 2026-10-23, 1,153 reviews. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model.

Available1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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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Sony DUALSHOCK 4 v224Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's DualSense review says the DualSense is sturdier than its predecessor, the PS4's DualShock 4.

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.

$49.991Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) - $49.99 USD MSRP. US price, excl. tax.

$69.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"DualSense Wireless Controller (standalone) - US$69.99/CAD$89.99/¥6,980/€69.99 (RRP)"

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.

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€69.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

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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US, CA4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original CFI-ZCT1W North American instruction manual has US and Canada compliance, support and one-year warranty sections. Original maker standalone launch post names both US and Canadian launch prices. Retained first-generation White reference, no unrelated hardware region union.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Translucent Black1Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Release names the new colors Black, Midnight Blue and Volcanic Red. The product page names the Black one Translucent Black.2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Translucent Black design.

White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage, Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Teal, Techno Red, Remix Green, Rhythm Blue1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Standard colours listed under "Choose your style". Limited editions (Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel's Wolverine, 007 First Light and others) are left out

Form factor

Detachable pair4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included: Controller (L) x 1 and Controller (R) x 1. Each half slides along the rails of the Nintendo Switch console. It only works attached to the console in Handheld Mode, not in TV Mode or Tabletop Mode and not as a wireless controller.

Gamepad1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Stick layout

Offset4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout diagram: left stick above the control pad on the left half, A/B/X/Y above the right stick on the right half. This is the offset layout.

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Joystick positioning: Symmetric"

Face button labels

Nintendo4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout diagram labels the X, Y, A and B buttons.

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Made by the platform holder

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Made by HORI, licensed by Nintendo. Not made by Nintendo.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch1Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Release: Not a wireless controller - only for handheld mode. Nintendo Switch handheld mode only. The product page and Best Buy add the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, which is part of the Nintendo Switch platform.

PS5, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Connect using a USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth technology and easily play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac computers, and Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets". Apple devices need macOS 11.3 or iOS/iPadOS 14.5 or later. PS4 is only mentioned for PS Remote Play streaming, so it is left out7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Linux comes from gamepadla's verified platform list. All other platforms are on the maker page10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Compatible devices table: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS and tvOS. Other represents tvOS. Linux remains a verified Gamepadla community compatibility claim.

Connection per platform

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
PS5	USB (wired)	Not available
PS5	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	No
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PS5 pairing uses the USB cable, then Bluetooth. Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers "may require USB connection" on PC, so full_features is left out10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Official support documents USB and Bluetooth on listed PC/Mac/mobile devices. Mac and mobile lack haptic feedback, built-in microphone and speaker. Headset jack audio requires USB on PC/Mac and is unsupported on mobile. PS5 Bluetooth controller jack audio is a separate native-console route. Haptic support is game-dependent. Unknown full-feature cells remain omitted.

Official licence

Officially Licensed by Nintendo2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Officially Licensed by Nintendo.

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Input modes

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Sony controller mode7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Latency and stick-test setup tables explicitly name Sony mode.

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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Yes19Maker product pagesteamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/2924487488167580236Read 7 October 2026Official Valve November 2020 Steam Input API Adds PS5 Controller Support announcement: full LED, trackpad, rumble and gyro support. Actual public announcement body read from guest page event-store JSON, saved steam-public-body.json. Original post announced public beta rollout, current Steamworks input-source documentation separately includes DualSense gyro. Official integration, not a claim every game calls Steam Input API or that Sony hardware outputs XInput.20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve input-source documentation explicitly identifies PS5 DualSense gyroscope for motion controls and aim assist. Confirms current controller-specific inputs in native Steam Input integration.

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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Yes14Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CFI-7022_9.0_1.pdfRead 7 October 2026PS5 console Quick Start Guide, Turn off your console section: rest mode orange indicator, to exit rest mode press the PS button on the paired controller. Applies to normal paired DualSense PS5 operation. No PC or other-console wake claim.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

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USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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

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5.12Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

Wireless receiver

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None2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Communication: "Wireless: Bluetooth Ver5.1" and "Wired: USB connection". No receiver is part of the product

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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410Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current multi-device pairing section registers four separate slots, switched with PS plus triangle/circle/cross/square. Requires current controller firmware. Earlier launch firmware did not provide this multi-device feature.

Wired connector

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USB-C1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

USB

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Hi-Speed USB2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Spec table: "USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB)"

Detachable cable

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Uses a separate USB Type-C cable for charging or wired play. Cable is not included with the standalone controller.

Cable length

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Cable type

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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.

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Polling rate wired

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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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Potentiometer7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Sticks type: Potentiometers"

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

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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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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout lists L Stick Button and R Stick Button.

Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

Swappable stick tops

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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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Replaceable stick modules

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Soldered16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Steps 15/18 explicitly identify joysticks soldered to mainboard. Original first-generation controller scope. Normal DualSense, not Edge user-removable modules.17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original DualSense joystick replacement guide explicitly requires intermediate soldering and desoldering the module. Current guide step 30 identifies 14 solder joints per module. Factory module replacement, not aftermarket TMR performance or a manufacturer user-swappable module.

Stick calibration

On the device4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Rotate the sticks two or three times in large circles with the product attached. It does not work with the Calibrate Control Sticks option in the Switch HOME Menu.

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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.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Trigger lock: No"

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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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Main buttons type: Membrane"

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026The maker's product photos show a plus-shaped D-pad. The release and page call it a precision D-pad.

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D-pad switches

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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "D-pad buttons type: Membrane"

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.

22Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Assignable rear triggers. The manual names them the FL and FR buttons on the grips. The back ZL and ZR buttons are standard shoulder triggers and are not counted.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Back view lists ZL Button, ZR Button, Release Button, FL Button and FR Button. FL and FR are the extra rear buttons.

07Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Paddles: No"

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

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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.

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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.

04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Front and back views show only L, R, ZL and ZR on the shoulders, plus FL and FR on the rear.

04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controller diagram has only standard L1/R1 shoulder buttons and L2/R2 triggers. No additional shoulders or rear grip inputs.7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification: Shoulder buttons No, referring to additional shoulders beyond the normal L1/R1 and L2/R2. Standard shoulders are physically present.

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.

22Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Assignable rear buttons FL and FR, set from the ASSIGN buttons (manual).4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Assign Mode: the Controller (L) button function can be assigned to the FL button, the Controller (R) button function to the FR button. Two assignable rear buttons.

04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Front/Top hardware part diagram has only normal face buttons, directions, stick clicks, L1/R1/L2/R2 and system controls. These are excluded by this field. No additional remappable gameplay controls, therefore zero. PS5 host accessibility remapping is separate from on-device remapping.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Assign Mode is set with the ASSIGN buttons on the controller, with no app.

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

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Turbo

Yes2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Turbo and Turbo Hold on the TURBO buttons. Speed steps 5, 10 and 20 times per second. Amazon copy says 5, 12 or 20, and the manual is followed.

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Macros

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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout lists the Capture Button on the left half.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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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HD haptics1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble motor type

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Voice coil6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/DualSenseRead 28 September 2026"Haptic feedback via voice coil actuators". Sony only says "dual actuators"

Rumble motors in grips

08Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/hori-split-pad-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026First reviewed February 2025, tested on a special edition with the same hardware: Unlike the Joy-Con, you also don't get HD Rumble (or any vibration for that matter). The review lists 2x remappable rear input and says each half weighs 0.18 lbs / 80 g, which confirms the manual's 80 g and 65 x 110 x 28 mm are per half. No pair weight is published, so weight_g is left out.

21Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"haptic feedback with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors"

Trigger rumble motors

08Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/hori-split-pad-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026No vibration at all, so no trigger motors.

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Adjustable rumble

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Yes13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/adjust-general-controller-settingsRead 7 October 2026Controllers General table Vibration Intensity: set intensity of the DualSense wireless controller vibration. PS5 settings adjust this host-supported feature. Adaptive trigger effect intensity is listed separately, not counted as dedicated trigger rumble.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera. The manual also lists Gyroscope and Accelerometer as unsupported.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: Gyroscope, Motion IR Camera, Accelerometer, Player LED, HD Rumble, HOME Button Notification LED, NFC.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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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62Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)"

Gyro as mouse

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Yes20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve Input Sources explicitly includes the PS5 DualSense gyroscope. Used with Steam Input PC gyro-to-mouse bindings, documented separately in the Gamepad Emulation guide. Host software configuration is required. No controller-native mouse protocol or PS5 desktop mouse feature claimed.22Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/steam_input_gamepad_emulation_bestpracticesRead 7 October 2026Current Valve guide expressly permits PlayStation gyro inputs bound to mouse emulation. Steam Input on PC must be enabled and the gyro mouse binding configured. Gamepad Emulation route is for one local player and requires the game to accept simultaneous mouse and gamepad input. Exact DualSense gyro support is established by Valve Input Sources and original PS5 support announcement. This is a host implementation, not onboard controller tuning.

Touchpad

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Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

Touchpads

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12Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

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

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Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"2 Point Touch Pad, Capacitive Type, Click Mechanism"

NFC

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: NFC.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: Motion IR Camera.

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Built-in display

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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

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Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

RGB lighting

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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.

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.81	5.83	9.85	1.07	249.92	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	12.58	10.18	14.76	1.15	249.92	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.03	3.81	27.71	6.82	542.42	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	13.6	8.1	39.35	7.37	542.42	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11, stock firmware 0520, Sony mode. Rows are the tests marked PRIMARY by gamepadla (John Punch, 16 March 2025): cable #4753/#4750 and Bluetooth #4752/#4751. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Overclocked-polling cable tests and tests through a GuliKit Hyperlink 2 dongle are left out, since they are not the stock setup

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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7.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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9.03ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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12.58ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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13.6ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6%	255	1.2%
Right	0%	6.3%	255	1.7%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stock cable test, Sony mode, firmware Box (version unspecified), John Punch, 2026-06-11 at 00:45, Windows build 26200. Uses 8.0-bit 255-step output. No inner dead zone reported, cardinal snapping active, outer dead zone 3.1mm excluded because schema uses percent. This is the stock Sony-mode test, not the first displayed GuliKit Hyperlink 2 dongle test using firmware 0630.

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

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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6.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired), Bluetooth10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current exact standard DualSense support requires USB for headset jack use with Windows PC and Mac, and excludes mobile headset jack use. Bluetooth jack audio in this connection list applies to PS5 console use, supported separately by Sony UK. It does not mean PC/Mac Bluetooth headset audio works.23Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00302454Read 8 October 2026Sony article updated September 15, 2026 explicitly describes the DualSense Bluetooth connection to PS5 and recommends plugging compatible headphones into its 3.5 mm jack as an audio alternative. This supports the native PS5 Bluetooth controller-to-console route, not direct Bluetooth headphones paired to the console. USB jack support on PC/Mac is covered by the separate standard-controller support page.

Speaker

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Microphone

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual lists no battery, charger or charging port. The sticks calibrate only while attached and the power supply is on, so the halves take power from the console. This is read from the manual and is not an explicit battery statement.

Built-in1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Batteries

04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery named in the manual.

116Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Original November 2020 controller teardown step 14 shows and removes one lithium-ion battery pack. One pack, not the two haptic actuators.

Batteries included

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Yes4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specification explicitly says Built-in lithium-ion battery, 1560 mAh. No separately purchased AA or removable pack.

Battery capacity

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1,560mAh2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"DC 3.65V, 1,560mAh" built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery energy

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5.7Wh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Step 14 explicitly states the original DualSense battery 5.7 Wh, independently corroborated by iFixit controller-version guide which says all regular revisions share 1560 mAh/5.7 Wh. Published label/teardown value, not calculated from rounded 3.65 V and mAh.

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.

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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.

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026No charging connector in the manual.

USB-C1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Footnote: cable not included. Use the USB cable supplied with the PS5 console

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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180min15Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CFI-ZDS1U-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony CFI-ZDS1 charging-station manual Charging time: approximately 3 hours when controller battery has no remaining charge. Prior charging instructions end when light bar turns off at completion. Converted exactly to 180 minutes, approximate qualifier retained. Supplied station AC adapter and dock charging contacts. Controller off/idle state not explicitly specified. Exact original normal DualSense 1560 mAh hardware, not Edge or later runtime claim.

Charging dock

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Sold separately1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Dock

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DualSense charging station1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Play while charging

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Built-in battery. Charge and play via USB Type-C"

Battery indicator

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LED, On screen, App4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charge the controller: light bar slowly blinks orange while charging and turns off when complete. PS5 support separately proves on-screen battery bars. Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C explicitly shows controller battery level in the Windows app.11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-controller-supportRead 7 October 2026Check controller charge status: PS Control Center Accessories shows battery level. Fully charged icon displays three bars. On-screen indication is PS5 host state, separate from controller LEDs and Windows app.12Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C expressly identifies Controller battery level for a standard DualSense. Windows app indicator. Firmware update is supported, Customize column is a dash for basic DualSense and a check for Edge. No Edge profile features inherited.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic18Reviewtomshardware.com/news/sony-playstation-5-ps5-hands-on-unboxingRead 7 October 2026Original October 2020 White DualSense hands-on section explicitly states made of matte plastic. Stored enclosure material only. Finish is matte on tested original White, not asserted for later Hyperpop finishes. Sony manual separately states product comprises plastics, metals and lithium-ion battery, but internal metal is not shell material.

Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Internal battery (requires disassembly)17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original standard DualSense procedural joystick guide, page 10, steps 15 and 16, unplugs the battery connector and lifts the battery from its bracket after casing disassembly. Battery removal occurs before the later soldering steps for joystick replacement. This is internal battery repair with tools, not an external hot swap or a claim that the soldered stick modules require no soldering.

Software

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Companion app

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PlayStation Accessories1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PlayStation Accessories app for Windows PC, used for firmware updates

App platforms

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Windows1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

User firmware updates

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Width65Height110Depth28mm(2.6 × 4.3 × 1.1 in)4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions (approx) (W)65mm x (H)110mm x (D)28mm. The manual does not say per controller. The pair cannot be 65 mm wide, so the size is read as one half, as for the Joy-Con. Width is the front-face width, height the top to bottom size.

Width160Height106Depth66mm(6.3 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Sony launch specification table publishes width 160, height 66, depth 106 mm lying flat, excluding the largest projection. Exact lengths reordered to front-face width 160, front-face height 106, front-to-back thickness 66 mm for consistent comparison.

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.

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280g(9.9 oz)4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications: "Weight 9.9 oz (280 g)". Also "Battery capacity 1,560 mAh", "Voltage 3.65 V"

Certifications

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FCC ID

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AK8CFIZCT121Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/6c47dbafd001093301e391e518e96ef249826c6684c78034e1cd16457c5ea76b.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original public Sony FCC label exhibit 4691262 explicitly prints AK8CFIZCT1 and IC 409B-CFIZCT1. iFixit V1 identification independently maps CFI-ZCT1W/BDM-010 to this FCC ID. Scoped to original White first-generation reference, not later A/B/C certifications under the same marketed controller name.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026English FCC note: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. No FCC ID is printed. Manual dated February 2023, code 2033-33U.

ICES-003 Class B4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026English FCC and ISED Canada notice explicitly states Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This is exact North American regulatory scope, not a Bluetooth logo certification claim.

In the box

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In the box

Controller (L) x 1, Controller (R) x 1, Instruction manual x 14Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included list, English: Controller (L) x 1, Controller (R) x 1, Instruction manual x 1.

DualSense® Wireless Controller, User manual5Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-midnight-black-for-ps5-pc-mac-mobileRead 28 September 2026PlayStation Direct "What's In The Box". No USB cable is included

Cables included

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Carrying case

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Included list has no 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.

0.25years4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026US warranty: 90 days from the original date of purchase, stored as 0.25 years. The EU text sends claims in the first 30 days to the retailer.

1year4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026US and Canada limited warranty: one (1) year from the date of purchase

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

stores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switch2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

stores.horiusa.com/NSW-298U/manual3Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/NSW-298U/manualRead 23 October 2026HORI USA support page: Split Pad Pro Series for Nintendo Switch Instruction Manual, for SKU NSW-298U.

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdf4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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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