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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.

EP2-69808, EP2-6981512Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing Model Number EP2-69808. The listing's 5.74 x 1.98 x 2.81 in and 0.34 lb match the Currys box figures, not the 99 g controller, so they are not used14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Australian listing Model EP2-69815 (XBXCNANO). The US listing has EP2-69808, so the model number differs by region. Regional rows are not stored because the markets of each model are not stated

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

19638880818212Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing UPC 196388808182

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

14 October 20262Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Xbox Wire post dated 14 October 2026, pre-orders open that day

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

Available2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Pre-orders open on 14 October 2026. Availability begins in November 2026

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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.

$49.992Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026USD 49.99. Post says pricing varies by country. Excludes US sales 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.

€49.993Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gamepads-Hardware-255540/News/Xbox-Nano-Controller-Microsoft-Mini-Gamepad-99-Gramm-1556790Read 20 October 2026Article gives EUR 49.99 RRP and release on 4 November 2026 in 36 countries including Germany. Price includes VAT as published. Microsoft Store pages did not load, so the maker's EUR page was not read5Press articlekitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/microsoft-introduces-compact-xbox-nano-controller-launching-this-novemberRead 20 October 2026Lists GBP 44.99 / USD 49.99 / EUR 49.99 for the launch. Euro price includes VAT as published. Country not named

€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.

AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CN, CO, CZ, DK, DO, FI, FR, DE, GT, HK, HU, IE, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PA, PE, PL, PT, SK, ES, CH, TW, TT, GB, US2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Xbox Wire list of 36 launch countries, converted to ISO codes. Additional markets to follow

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

Robot White7Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/xbox-nano-wireless-controller-white-10308865.htmlRead 21 October 2026UK retailer Specifications tab lists Colour: White, as a pre-order for 4 November 2026. The maker's page names no colour. The listing also shows 192 g, 71.4 x 50.4 x 145.7 mm and 12 programmable buttons, which contradict the maker's 99 g and one Action Button, so they are not used8Press articlegalaxus.de/en/page/xbox-nano-controller-the-smallest-microsoft-gamepad-ever-44100Read 21 October 2026Galaxus news article of 15 October 2026 says the Nano is available in white. The same article says the controller relies on classic potentiometers. That is the editor's statement and not a maker statement, so stick_technology is not stored12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing names the colour Robot White, the maker's colour name for its white controllers. Release date 4 November 2026 matches

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026

Gamepad2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026From the maker's gallery photos: left stick top left, D-pad bottom left, right stick bottom right, ABXY top right

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

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026From the maker's gallery photos: A, B, X, Y in the Xbox arrangement and colours

PlayStation4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Compatible with XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, Windows, Android, iOS. Page also lists select Smart TVs, which have no platform option

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Nano Controller

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

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Xbox Wireless for XBOX consoles. Bluetooth for Windows 10/11 PCs, tablets, iOS, Android and compatible Smart TVs. The Windows 11 footnote in the maker's retail copy (see the JB Hi-Fi and Amazon entries) adds a compatible USB-C cable and the Xbox Wireless adapter, so those two Windows rows come from there. Android and iOS rows are marked as not full features because the same footnote says some functionality is not supported14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same footnote: Windows 11 over Bluetooth, USB-C cable or Xbox Wireless adapter. Android, iOS and Bluetooth: select devices and versions, some functionality not supported. The listing also gives 1 year manufacturer's warranty for Australia15Retailer pageamazon.com/XBOX-Nano-Controller-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HHPXNZC9Read 21 October 2026Same footnote, including that some functionality is not supported on Android, iOS and Bluetooth. The page also says USB-C cable required for charging, sold separately, and that Action Button programming on PC requires the Xbox Accessories app

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

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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

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth on the maker's page. The Windows 11 footnote in the maker's retail copy adds a compatible USB-C cable, so usb_wired is stored14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same footnote: a compatible USB-C cable is one way to connect to Windows 1115Retailer pageamazon.com/XBOX-Nano-Controller-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HHPXNZC9Read 21 October 2026Same footnote: a compatible USB-C cable is one way to connect to Windows 11

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

Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Includes: Wireless controller only. The page names no receiver. The Windows 11 footnote in the maker's retail copy names the Xbox Wireless adapter, sold separately14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Maker's footnote copied in the listing: Windows 11 requires Bluetooth, a compatible USB-C cable or an XBOX Wireless adapter, each sold separately15Retailer pageamazon.com/XBOX-Nano-Controller-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HHPXNZC9Read 21 October 2026Important information in the listing repeats the maker's footnote: Windows 11 requires Bluetooth, a compatible USB-C cable or an XBOX Wireless adapter, each sold separately

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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

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Page says it requires a USB-C cable for charging, sold separately. A cable is not in the box

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)

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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

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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

Cross1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026From the maker's overview photo: a four-way cross D-pad on a round base at the bottom left

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.

01Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Maker's gallery photo of the back shows four feet and a flat panel with no rear buttons or paddles. The page names the front Action Button as the only extra input. Gizmodo also says there are no extra back buttons9Press articlegizmodo.com/xbox-nano-controller-2000826304Read 21 October 2026Gizmodo says the Nano contains all the typical gamepad inputs but lacks any extra back buttons. The maker names only the front Action Button as an extra input. Stored as 0

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.

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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.

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Page names one programmable Action Button. Button mapping is customised in the XBOX Accessories app. Counted as one additional remappable button. Xbox Wire says the Action Button can be set for screenshots, gameplay capture and other shortcuts

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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.

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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

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Macros

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

Share or capture button

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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

010Press articletheshortcut.com/p/xbox-nano-controller-specsRead 21 October 2026Article of 21 October 2026 quotes a reply by the official Xbox DACH account on X, dated 15 October 2026: the Nano Controller has no vibration function. Stored as 0 motors. The rumble list is left out because the schema has no option for no rumble

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Trigger rumble motors

010Press articletheshortcut.com/p/xbox-nano-controller-specsRead 21 October 2026Same Xbox DACH reply, no vibration function, so no trigger motors. Stored as 0

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Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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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

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

IR camera

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Built-in display

No11Press articletheverge.com/news/1011216/xbox-nano-controller-release-date-pricingRead 21 October 2026The Verge, 14 October 2026: the tiny screen seen in earlier leaked images is not part of the final shipping model. The same article names a USB-C port at the rear and a pairing button, which have no field. Windows Central of the same date says the Nano has no Hall effect or TMR sticks, and Galaxus says it relies on potentiometers. Neither is a maker statement, so stick_technology is left out

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Nano Controller

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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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10.65ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

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6.33ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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10.11ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

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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 Nano Controller

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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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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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7.5%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/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

Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Battery: Internal, rechargeable battery

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

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Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Internal rechargeable battery is part of the controller

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Requires a USB-C cable for charging, sold separately

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

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Page: customise button mapping with the XBOX Accessories 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.

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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.

99g(3.5 oz)2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Post states just 3.5 ounces, a little over 5 inches long. Grams come from Inven Global and PC Games Hardware, see their entries3Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gamepads-Hardware-255540/News/Xbox-Nano-Controller-Microsoft-Mini-Gamepad-99-Gramm-1556790Read 20 October 2026German news article states about 99 g, which matches the maker's 3.5 ounces. Width given as a little over 12.7 cm, not stored because the maker says only a little over 5 inches. Maker's grams not found4Press articleinvenglobal.com/articles/27205/smallest-ever-xbox-controller-revealedRead 20 October 2026States 99 g and about 12.7 cm long, with a built-in rechargeable battery

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

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In the box

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In the box

Wireless controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Includes: Wireless controller

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Cables included

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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

0.25years12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing Warranty - Parts and Labor 90 days. Matches Microsoft's US and Canada limited hardware warranty, which gives 90 days for Xbox accessories. The Microsoft Store page carries a generic 1 year line, and Currys UK and JB Hi-Fi AU list 1 year, so the term differs by market. Stored as 0.25 years for the US13Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/e/0/b/e0bb27c1-33c1-469c-b88d-50823137dd49/HW-WARR-EN-NA(05-23)v.1.pdfRead 21 October 2026Microsoft Manufacturer's Limited Hardware Warranty, US and Canada, May 2023, section 2 Duration: 90 days for all Xbox Accessories except Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Nano is not named, as it is newer than the document

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

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 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

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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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