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AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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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.

1797, FST-00001, FST-000111Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Hardware model 1797 and full-kit Black SKU FST-00001. Core-only 4IK-00001 is excluded with its unsupported bundle row.2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rsn7j6375ggRead 28 September 2026Microsoft Store inventory SKU id FST-000019Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_ControllerRead 28 September 2026Hardware model 1797, printed on the bottom of the controller12Retailer pagememoryexpress.com/Products/MX00134924Read 30 September 2026Product identity and Specifications give full-kit Black part FST-00011.

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

889842196344, 8898426139268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07SFKTLZMRead 28 September 2026Listing for model FST-00001 shows UPCs 889842196344, 889842613926 and 750466003847. The last one has no Microsoft prefix and is left out12Retailer pagememoryexpress.com/Products/MX00134924Read 30 September 2026Product identity lists ILC/UPC 889842613926 for FST-00011.

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.

9 June 20196Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recapRead 30 September 2026

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

Status

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

$179.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recapRead 30 September 2026

$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.

€179.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recapRead 30 September 2026$179.99 USD / £159.99 GBP / €179.99 EUR

€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

Black1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026This full-kit configuration is Black. Core White is a different accessory bundle and its unsafe inherited row is omitted.7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/07/xbox-elite-series-2-evolving-with-more-ways-to-playRead 28 September 2026Series 2 in black, Series 2 - Core in white

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

Gamepad10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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

Stick layout

Offset10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric

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

Face button labels

Xbox10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox consoles, Windows PC, iOS and Android. macOS and Linux come from gamepadla10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answers: macOS yes, Linux yes

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless or USB-C to Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. Bluetooth to Windows, Android and iOS. Exact Xbox support tables exclude USB on Android/Apple and exclude audio or attached controller accessories over Bluetooth. Existing mobile rows describe Bluetooth only.19Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Official table supports Elite Series 2 Bluetooth on Android and Apple, with controller audio and attached accessories unavailable. USB is explicitly unsupported on Android/Apple. Elite Series 2 Apple Bluetooth support requires iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 13 or later or macOS Catalina. Existing mobile rows remain Bluetooth only.

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

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Input modes

XInput11Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-core.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Windows 10/11 needs Bluetooth, the included USB cable or the Xbox Wireless adapter, sold separately

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

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

2.7432m1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Published as the included 9' USB-C cable (9 ft = 2.7432 m)

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Cable type

Braided7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/07/xbox-elite-series-2-evolving-with-more-ways-to-playRead 28 September 2026Included braided USB-C cable

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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

Potentiometer10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rsn7j6375ggRead 28 September 2026Xbox Accessories app configuration options include deadzone adjustment

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Adjustable response curve

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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Adjustable stick tension

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Tension levels

31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Three resistance settings, from 86.2 grams-force down to 57.8 grams-force

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Thumbstick control section identifies the stick clicks.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Interchangeable components section identifies interchangeable thumbstick tops.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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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.

Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1)3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 202616Retailer pagevisions.ca/xbox-wireless-controller-elite-series-2-black-fst-00011Read 30 September 2026Indexed full-kit package list names Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1). Live retailer page unavailable in this reader, corroborated by manufacturer count of four spare tops plus two fitted.

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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

App5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 2026Stick and trigger recalibration in the Xbox Accessories app, available for the Elite Series 215Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents stick and trigger recalibration on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Trigger stop positions

33Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Each trigger lock switch has 3 positions13Reviewpcworld.com/article/398272/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-review-more-of-the-same-but-better.htmlRead 30 September 2026Review describes three-position physical trigger locks.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Trigger lock switches on the back13Reviewpcworld.com/article/398272/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-review-more-of-the-same-but-better.htmlRead 30 September 2026Review describes physical trigger locks.

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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

Membrane10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane

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

Swappable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Interchangeable components section identifies interchangeable D-pads.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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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.

41Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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.

Paddles1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Assignable buttons and interchangeable components sections identify the four paddles.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Interchangeable components section identifies removable paddles.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Remove or keep however many paddles you want

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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.

010Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no

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.

41Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Assignable buttons table lists four additional paddles. Standard face buttons, D-pad directions, bumpers, triggers and stick clicks are excluded from this count.

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.

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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.

31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Customization section: three custom profiles plus a fixed default profile. Only the three user-configurable profiles are counted.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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Turbo

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Macros

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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

Share or capture button

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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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Rumble motor type

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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.

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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.

Not available

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

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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

IR camera

Not available

Not available

Built-in display

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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

Light bar

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026App footnote identifies the adjustable Xbox button colour.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026The colour of the Xbox button light can be set to a preset or custom colour in the Xbox Accessories app

Not available

Lighting zones

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Single illuminated Xbox button is one lighting zone.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Xbox button light

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	8.52	4.9	12.05	2.15	125	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	9.23	5.63	12.89	2.11	125	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Button	14.81	10.14	18.78	2.32	62.5	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Stick	11.05	7.39	14.78	2.13	62.5	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.1	6.73	19.27	2.95	131.41	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	14.98	8.26	24.9	4.45	131.41	Windows

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-core.htmlRead 28 September 2026Tested on the Elite Series 2 - Core, the same controller sold without accessories. Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 26100, firmware 5.23.6.0, XInput, tests #5335-#5340 on 2025-05-14. Dongle means the Xbox Wireless adapter. Polling rate is the software-measured median

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.

8.52ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

14.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Not available

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.

11.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

9.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

11.05ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Not available

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.

14.98ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	7.2%	891	11.9%
Right	0%	7%	891	11.2%

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-core.htmlRead 28 September 2026Stick Tracer on the Core, cable, XInput, firmware 5.23.6.0, 2026-04-16. Inner dead zone published as none. Resolution 9.8 bit on both sticks. Outer dead zone 0.4 mm, not stored since the field is in percent

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

7.2%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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

Jack works over

USB (wired), Xbox Wireless19Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11: controller audio through USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter. Bluetooth audio is unsupported. Xbox console headset routing uses Xbox Wireless or USB. No audio promise is made for Android, Apple or Linux.

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

Not available

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

Microphone

Not available

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.

Not available

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

Expansion port

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Batteries

Not available

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

Not available

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

2,050mAh17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-battery-for-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rj9bfz0q5f5Read 8 October 2026Maker says replacement is identical to original Model 1797 battery. High-resolution label identifies DYND01, rated capacity 2050 mAh, nominal 3.8 V. This is rated component capacity, not a measured runtime result.18Maker product pagecdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/BuyBox-Elite-Battery-b00Read 8 October 2026Direct maker label image linked by original-equivalent Model 1797 replacement page. DYND01 lithium-polymer battery, 3.8 V, 2050 mAh rated.

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

7.79Wh17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-battery-for-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rj9bfz0q5f5Read 8 October 2026Same DYND01 maker label states 7.79 Wh, agreeing exactly with 2050 mAh at the stated 3.8 V. No third-party replacement capacity is substituted.18Maker product pagecdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/BuyBox-Elite-Battery-b00Read 8 October 2026Direct label: 7.79 Wh rated. Pack component identity is DYND01.

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Up to 40 hours per charge

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Not available

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.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Not available

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

Not available

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

Included2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rsn7j6375ggRead 28 September 2026Charge inside or outside the carrying case with the included USB-C cable and charging dock4Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/charge-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Charging dock included. The Core controller does not include one, it comes with the Complete Component Pack

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

Dock

Not available

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

Play while charging

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026The controller can be plugged in indefinitely if you prefer to play with a wired connection13Reviewpcworld.com/article/398272/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-review-more-of-the-same-but-better.htmlRead 30 September 2026Review describes operation while left plugged into USB power.

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

LED3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Battery light on the face, battery icon on the console home screen and in the Xbox Accessories app4Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/charge-elite-series-2Read 28 September 202614Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3998556/Xbox-Elite-2-Series.htmlRead 30 September 2026Features front diagram labels a charging indicator. Host on-screen/app indicators are omitted because their sole original support source is unreadable.

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

Not available

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

Wrap-around rubberized grip1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Not available

Swappable grips

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Not available

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

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox Accessories app available on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11

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

User firmware updates

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 202615Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents Xbox Accessories firmware updates on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.19Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11 updates use USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter via Xbox Accessories. Not Bluetooth. Controller firmware can also be updated on an Xbox console.

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.

Not available

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.

345g(12.2 oz)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026345 g (+/- 15 g) with 4 paddles, faceted D-pad and standard thumbsticks attached

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Carrying case, Set of 6 sticks: Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1), Set of 4 paddles: Medium (2), Mini (2), Set of 2 D-pads: Standard, Faceted, Stick-adjustment tool, Charging dock, USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable, braided	2.7432	1

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Published as the included 9' USB-C cable (9 ft = 2.7432 m)

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Not available

Carrying case

Not available

Not available

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.

1year7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/07/xbox-elite-series-2-evolving-with-more-ways-to-playRead 28 September 2026Microsoft's 1-year limited warranty, US press release

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

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-21Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 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

www.manualslib.com/manual/3998556/Xbox-Elite-2-Series.html14Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3998556/Xbox-Elite-2-Series.htmlRead 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer Getting Started booklet for Elite Series 2. Original Xbox support page requires JavaScript.

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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