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HORI Split Pad Pro vs Sony DUALSHOCK 4 v2

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General

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Series

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DUALSHOCK 42Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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.

CUH-ZCT2U3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual title and conformity table CUH-ZCT2U. Region U model rather than Japanese CUH-ZCT2J or European CUH-ZCT2E.

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.

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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 September 20162Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Original maker body explicitly New York City September 7, 2016 announcement. Web publication header says September 8. Announcement body date retained, separately from retail date.

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.

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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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Sony DualSense Wireless Controller11Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's DualSense review says the DualSense is sturdier than its predecessor, the PS4's DualShock 4.

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.

$592Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Original manufacturer MSRP 59 USD and 59 EUR. North America excludes tax, Europe includes tax. Not later 59.99 pricing or current retailer price.

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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€592Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 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, CA3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original U manual expressly US and Canada warranty and regulatory coverage. Global model is available elsewhere but no unproved regional identifiers inherited.

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.

Jet Black, Midnight Blue, Magma Red, Glacier White1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker color selector lists these four finishes. Exact US/Canada region identity proven only for CUH-ZCT2U. No invented part numbers or GTINs for finishes.

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.

Gamepad2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 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.

Symmetric4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

PlayStation4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 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/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 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.

PS4, PS5, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS6Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-macRead 5 October 2026PS5 support is limited to supported PS4 games and Remote Play, not native PS5 games. iPadOS/tvOS are maker supported but lack own schema enum and are qualified here rather than silently recoded.7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/games/ps5-backward-compatibility-gamesRead 5 October 2026Official backward compatibility expressly permits DUALSHOCK 4 only for supported PS4 games on PS5. Native PS5 games require DualSense. Stored PS5 compatibility is conditional.

Connection per platform

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BSony DUALSHOCK 4 v2

Platform	Connection	All features
PS4	Bluetooth	Not available
PS4	USB (wired)	Not available
PS5	Bluetooth	No
PS5	USB (wired)	No
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	USB (wired)	Not available

Source6Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-macRead 5 October 2026Maker Android 10+, iOS 13+, macOS Catalina support Bluetooth and USB for compatible games. Windows documented via compatible microUSB cable or separately sold proprietary Bluetooth USB Wireless Adaptor. Ordinary PC Bluetooth gameplay measured elsewhere is not added as maker native compatibility. Other-device Bluetooth disables touchpad, configurable light-bar colour, rumble, motion and jack audio, except compatible Sony Xperia. USB full-feature scope is not universally claimed. PS4 and PS5 connections additionally backed by console guide and backward-compatibility page.7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/games/ps5-backward-compatibility-gamesRead 5 October 2026PS5 USB pairing and subsequent wireless use documented by current manufacturer controller-support instructions. All-features:false records the native PS5-game restriction, not a claim that every PS4 feature fails.

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 mode2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Original PS4-native communication and USB HID. Sony mode names the native controller protocol, not built-in XInput. Third-party translation software is not a native hardware mode.8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact v2 latency rows explicitly label Sony protocol. Original maker lists USB HID class and PS4 compatibility. These are not separate switchable modes, so one native Sony mode is stored.

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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Yes10Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/usecontroller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original PS4 guide explicitly PS button turns the PS4 system on from off or rest mode. This is PS4 wake only, not an assertion about other paired hosts.

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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Bluetooth, USB (wired)2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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

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2.1+EDR2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Original exact table Bluetooth v2.1+EDR. USB HID and USB Audio class listed separately. No inferred USB revision or nominal report rate.

Wireless receiver

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Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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Micro-USB2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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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Potentiometer8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact v2 table verified hardware cells: potentiometers, main/D-pad membrane, no stick tension adjustment, trigger lock, NFC, display, macros or official firmware support. Analog triggers alone do not identify trigger sensor technology, which is omitted. Overall model verification status is Not verified yet. Stored hardware facts are the individual cells labelled Verified Report, rather than an assertion that the whole profile is independently verified.

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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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 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.

Yes4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 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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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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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Split cross4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original complete PS4 controller front drawing shows split cross directional surfaces, PlayStation face symbols, symmetric sticks and L3/R3 clicks.

D-pad switches

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Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

04Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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 manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Complete original control inventory has ordinary L1/R1/L2/R2 only. No extra shoulders or stock rear controls. Separate optional back-button accessory excluded.

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.

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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.

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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No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original complete inventory includes SHARE, OPTIONS, PS and touchpad click, not a dedicated profile button. Built-in speaker is not a microphone and no microphone mute button is present.

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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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 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.

Yes4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 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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Rumble2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Exact maker vibration only. No adaptive trigger resistance, impulse trigger rumble or high-definition haptics transferred from DualSense.

Rumble motor type

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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.

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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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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/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 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 releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Exact maker combined six-axis system comprises three-axis gyroscope plus three-axis accelerometer. Not six gyroscope axes.

Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

Touchpads

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12Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026One physical capacitive touchpad with click mechanism and two simultaneous touch points. Two touch points are not two touchpads.

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

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Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 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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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Light bar

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Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 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 DUALSHOCK 4 v2

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	10.65	8.69	12.56	1.09	249.94	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	10.11	8.08	12.01	1.16	249.94	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	6.33	2.63	20.25	3.26	717	Windows

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Only exact v2 primary rows retained. USB Sony protocol tests 8503(button)/8502(stick), Garret's Stories April 7, 2026, Windows 10 build 10.0.19045, Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.5. Bluetooth Sony protocol test 6613(button), JayBee September 23, 2025, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1. Firmware unspecified for latency cohorts. Calibration, Bluetooth adapter and other settings not published and remain unknown. PC Bluetooth test does not establish maker-supported native PC Bluetooth gameplay. Nonprimary USB 15.12 ms row and generic original DS4 page excluded. Measured polling not converted to nominal 250/1000 Hz.

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.

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BSony DUALSHOCK 4 v2

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.2%	256	6.1%
Right	0%	7.5%	256	5.1%

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026One exact v2 wired cohort only, John Punch April 16, 2026, Windows 10.0.22631 as source labels, PS4 Controller name, FW label 9.51. Stick Tracer, protocol not stated, calibration/settings unknown. Left/right circularity 6.2/7.5%, centering 6.1/5.1%, inner dead zone none, measured 256 movement steps. Bluetooth cohort not merged. FW 9.51 label may refer to host software, so not asserted as controller-updatable firmware. Outer 0.4 mm not converted to percent.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly stereo 3.5 mm jack. Feature support depends on host and transport, not automatically all supported devices.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Microphone

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No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 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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No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Expansion port

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EXT proprietary extension port2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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-in3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Batteries

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

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Batteries included

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Yes3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Battery capacity

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1,000mAh3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original built-in rechargeable lithium-ion 1000 mAh at 3.65 V. API controller battery_type stores built_in. No calculated watt-hours or runtime inferred.

Battery energy

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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.

Micro-USB2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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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120min5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-dualshock-4-wireless-troubleshootingRead 5 October 2026Maker about 2 hours when battery has no remaining charge. Stored as approximate 120 minutes. Charging through PS4 USB, console on or rest mode.

Charging dock

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Sold separately1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Official page presents separate DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station accessory. It is not part of controller body mass or dimensions.

Dock

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DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Play while charging

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly USB charging as you play from PS4 USB. No 8-hour or 10-hour runtime claim transferred from unscoped databases.

Battery indicator

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LED, On screen5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-dualshock-4-wireless-troubleshootingRead 5 October 2026Maker Quick Menu shows battery icon and charging status. Charging LED sequence is backed separately by original PS4 use-controller guide. No battery percentage display built into controller.10Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/usecontroller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original PS4 use-controller guide explicitly slowly blinking orange light bar during charging in rest mode and light bar off when fully charged. Battery icon is also displayed on PS4 screen. The CUH-ZCT2U printed instruction leaflet does not describe this charging LED sequence.

Build

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Shell material

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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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Software

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Companion app

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact v2 table no official firmware support. Test-record firmware labels are not proof of a user updater. No DualSense updater transferred.

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.

Width161Height100Depth57mm(6.3 × 3.9 × 2.2 in)2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Original maker approximate 161 x 57 x 100 mm in maker width x height x depth, excluding largest projection. Reordered to front-facing side-to-side width 161, top-to-bottom height 100, thickness 57. These are published body extents excluding the largest projection, not measured full stick/trigger envelope.

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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210g(7.4 oz)3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate 210 g body with built-in battery. Packaging and optional charging station excluded.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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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.

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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.

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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.

1year3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026One-year limited warranty from original purchase, US/Canada only. Consumables including battery excluded.

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/dualshock-4-wireless-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Current official model with light visible across touchpad confirms 2016 CUH-ZCT2 revision. Original CUH-ZCT1, DualSense and aftermarket copies are excluded.

Spec sheet

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sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation42Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026Original maker September 2016 exact CUH-ZCT2-series full specification table. Original manual also read. No separate exact consumer datasheet PDF found.

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/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdf3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact CUH-ZCT2U two-page English/French North American manufacturer manual. English page fully rendered and read including pairing, charging, battery specification and warranty.

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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