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ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

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General

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Series

Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo Switch accessory. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a different product. Reference is the original standard HAC-013, with the original internal CTR-003 cell.

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

HAC-013, HACAFSSKA2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo-authored HAC-013 controller guide. EU health leaflet separately prints MODEL NO HAC-013. It is not a third-party controller identifying itself as Pro Controller.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard Black retail table gives vendor part HACAFSSKA. Physical maker model HAC-013 is retained. Retail SKU is distinguished from component and hardware model numbers.

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

04549659016114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact publicly indexed GameStop Specs table gives UPC 045496590161 and Nintendo vendor part HACAFSSKA for standard Black. The complete original table was independently opened. Direct HTTP 403 was respected. Other finishes and clone mirror stores were excluded.

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.

20 October 201610Press releasenintendo.com/en-gb/News/2016/October/Nintendo-Switch-world-premiere-demonstrates-new-entertainment-experiences-from-a-home-gaming-system-1148687.htmlRead 7 October 2026Nintendo world-premiere release dated 20 October 2016 explicitly names the optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Announcement is separate from the January pricing presentation and March retail launch.

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

Status

Available11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker accessory range says it can be purchased from Nintendo Store and lists the original controller. Its row announces store withdrawal after mid-February 2027. That future European withdrawal is separate from current lifecycle and retailer stock.

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.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller32Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026Introduction calls the Switch 2 Pro Controller Nintendo second generation of the original. Performance expressly contrasts original Pro Controller with new generation. This proves the direct marketed family successor. Unrelated retrospective weight/material errors are not transferred.

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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.

$69.998Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Dated March 3, 2017 reproduction of Nintendo launch statement explicitly gives original controller US suggested price 69.99 USD. Current store price not substituted.

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

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

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

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

GB, HK, US11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026The current original UK maker accessory sales listing proves GB. Separate exact Hong Kong warranty applicability and US standard retail sales prove HK and US. Language alone is not market evidence.13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker UK current accessory sales and Hong Kong licensed-product warranty applicability prove those source markets. Neither is inferred from language alone.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact US retailer standard Black page offers the new controller and states US shipping restrictions. Vendor HACAFSSKA identifies the marketed US SKU. The former Dell URL redirects to an unrelated category and is not relied on.

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

Black12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/unable-to-pair-or-sync-nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Maker troubleshooting explicitly identifies standard black and separately the Splatoon 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 editions as HAC-013. Store only Black for the standard reference. Edition names are not finish labels.

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact full front drawing shows left upper and right lower sticks with Nintendo ABXY order and one cross-shaped control pad.

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

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Switch support is explicit on the exact accessory page. Forward compatibility with Switch 2 is independently documented by the maker compatibility page, with wake-from-sleep limitations. PC/mobile use is not represented without platform/feature qualification.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 202633Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact verified Platforms table separately says Yes for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Actual original-controller Windows USB and Bluetooth measurements corroborate Windows. Game, app, OS version and individual features can vary. No universal NFC, gyro or all-feature guarantee on those hosts.

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

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available

Source3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Switch USB mode disables NFC, so not all features. Switch Bluetooth retains original controller features. Switch 2 wireless compatibility lacks console wake. USB input on Switch 2 is not inferred from its ability to charge through the dock.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Pro Controller row: compatible wirelessly with Switch 2, can charge via USB at dock, cannot wake Switch 2 from sleep through HOME. This does not imply wired data compatibility.20Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Enable-Disable-Pro-Controller-Wired-Communication-1516284.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact original-controller FAQ explicitly supports wired communication on Switch 2 and Switch. Switch 2 enables it under Controllers and Accessories. NFC is disabled, so full_features is false. This newly proves wired input, beyond the earlier compatibility page only documenting charging. New Switch 2 Pro Controller behavior is separate.33Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original-controller hardware tests explicitly use Windows 11 with Bluetooth and cable in Switch mode. Added those two connections. Full-feature cells remain unknown and are omitted, rather than assumed false or true. The community platform table does not specify exact connection paths for every other named OS, so no rows are invented.

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

Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Windows hardware latency tests identify native Switch mode. No XInput protocol is inferred from Steam emulation.

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.

Yes15Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/deviceRead 7 October 2026Valve official Supported Devices list names Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and describes controller-specific configurator support. The original launch separately documents gyro binding and action sets. Host Steam Input integration does not mean every game uses the API or controller firmware implements XInput.

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.

Yes17Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Features table says Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the original Nintendo Switch. Maker explicitly excludes waking Switch 2 through the original controller HOME button. No all-console claim.

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

Bluetooth, USB (wired)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Original Switch TV Mode supports wired input when Pro Controller Wired Communication is enabled, system 3.0.0 or later. A charging cable alone would not establish wired reports.

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.

3.01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original HAC-013 device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable. Maker guide separately identifies Bluetooth as its only wireless network port. No proprietary USB radio receiver. A generic host Bluetooth adapter is separate.

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

118Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Different console section says only one console can be paired at a time and requires pairing again when using a different console. Counts one remembered console pairing, separate from a console accepting up to eight controllers or a PC Bluetooth pairing list.

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 pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 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

Yes2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 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

1.5m21Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Exact genuine Nintendo HAC-010 retail description says cord length approximately 1.5 m and identifies it as included with the original Pro Controller. Maker guide independently proves the included part identity. A second exact genuine-cable retailer corroborates. Excludes AC adapter and optional dock cables.

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Cable type

USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker guide original connection drawing shows USB-A host and USB-C controller ends. This is detachable. Data input through that cable is independently established by the maker wired-communication FAQ.

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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

Potentiometer7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact controller verified specification table says potentiometers. No physical stick part number inferred.

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

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact front-view component list explicitly describes both sticks as buttons when pressed down.

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

No26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Features explicitly excludes interchangeable analog sticks in its consumer adjustable-controller comparison. Stock stick-top options are meant here. Repair caps can be removed after disassembly, which is separate from a consumer swap feature.

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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 fitted joystick caps (2)31Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Step 12 explicitly pulls the two joystick caps off the original controller. Fitted standard caps count as included. Full standard box has no spare-cap options. Shape left generic because secondary descriptions conflict between concave middle and convex central bump. No optional third-party caps included.

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Replaceable stick modules

Soldered22Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Exact original stick-module replacement guide Step 16 requires desoldering the outlined joints before removing the module. Earlier removable caps are separate. This is soldered service, not hot swapping.

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

System settings6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Exact Switch system supports control-stick calibration through Controllers and Sensors. This is console calibration, not an onboard controller button combination.

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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.

Digital7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified specification table says triggers digital, and trigger lock No. Ordinary press travel is not an analog input range.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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

Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified internal table says main buttons membrane and D-pad membrane. Other switch hardware types and supplier remain unknown.

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

Cross2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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D-pad switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete maker front/rear control inventory has no rear buttons, paddles or extra shoulder buttons. Standard L/R/ZL/ZR are excluded from extra shoulder count.

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

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

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

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

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

019Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/button-mapping-faqRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly says mappings are saved on the console, not on the controller, and do not carry to another console. Its five console presets are excluded from the custom onboard-profile count. Zero expresses that explicit storage distinction.

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

Not available

Not available

Turbo

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Macros

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified controller specification table says macros No. Host-side Steam or other software automation is separate.

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

Share or capture button

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Capture button explicitly takes screenshot/video. It is separate from the newer GameChat button.

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.

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Rumble motor type

LRA23Maker product pagedocs.handheldlegend.com/s/portal/doc/pro-controller-disassembly-K5HQ3BSETwRead 7 October 2026Original-controller repair-parts provider disassembly guide expressly calls the HD Rumble units LRA motors under Rear Shell Removal and Stick PCB Removal. No actuator type is inferred solely from HD branding. Switch 2 hardware is excluded.

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

224Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Rumble+Modules+Replacement/137037Read 7 October 2026Exact original-controller guide Step 19 desolders motor points on either side of the motherboard. The complete assembly photographs show one actuator in each grip. Physical repair inventory gives two grip actuators, excluding trigger actuators and software channels.

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

017Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Trigger Vibration table says No. Full original-controller repair inventory shows two grip modules and digital trigger assemblies without dedicated trigger actuators. Zero counts dedicated trigger motors, excluding the two HD grip actuators.

Not available

Adjustable rumble

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 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.

629Maker product pagejoypad.ai/controllers/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original-controller input and adapter provider Joypad lists Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope). Nintendo separately names both sensor types. No clone specification or unidentified sensor part is borrowed.

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

Yes16Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/oldnewsRead 7 October 2026Valve 14 June 2023 release notes fix Gyro to Mouse rotation and explicitly adjust Switch Pro gyro configurations. They distinguish Gyro As Mouse from sensor-fusion styles. This uses Steam Input host mouse emulation and needs suitable configuration. It is not an onboard Nintendo mouse mode.

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

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete external drawings/component inventory has no touchpad, display, audio socket, microphone-mute button or decorative light bar. Status/player/notification LEDs are separate from decorative RGB.

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

Touchpads

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

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

IR camera

No8Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Original launch statement explicitly says original Pro Controller includes Joy-Con motion/HD rumble features except IR Motion Camera. No newer-model sensor inferred.

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Built-in display

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Light bar

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 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

RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Bluetooth	Button	16.81	5.94	27.65	5.98	65.89	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.14	7.24	65.22	12.71	65.89	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	21.81	11.57	32.85	4.91	73.64	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	22.15	7.5	32.95	5.78	73.91	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact primary Prometheus 82 hardware tests by Patrick Burton, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, tester 5.2.3.1. Bluetooth rows tests 6693/6692 on 2025-09-28. USB button test 6757 on 2025-10-07, USB stick 6680 on 2025-09-28. Firmware and settings unspecified. Measured report rates are not claimed polling modes. Bluetooth faster than wired remains documented, not overwritten.

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.

21.81ms=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.

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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.

16.81ms=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.

22.15ms=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.

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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.

21.14ms=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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	3.4%	1,552	3.9%
Right	0%	5.5%	1,552	1.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact John Punch Stick Tracer 2026-04-16, Windows 10.0.19045, Bluetooth native Switch. Firmware Box, version and calibration unspecified. Left/right 1552 measured movement steps, circularity 3.4/5.5%, centering 3.9/1.1%, inner deadzone explicitly none. Unpublished outer deadzone and nominal ADC bit resolution omitted.

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

5.5%=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

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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

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Jack works over

Not available

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.

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker internal lithium-ion CTR-003 battery. Disposal removal does not establish a supported user hot-swap feature.

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

Batteries

114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact retailer Power table says Number of batteries 1. Maker identifies the dedicated CTR-003 cell. The original-controller repair guide shows one cell. Charging current and AA-cell examples are excluded.

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

1,300mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact CTR-003 charge rating 1300 mAh. No nominal voltage or Wh inferred.

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

5Wh2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The exact original Pro Controller guide says to use only its dedicated CTR-003 battery. The maker accessories table independently identifies the fitted lithium-ion CTR-003 at 1300 mAh. The original Nintendo 3DS technical table separately publishes 5 Wh for that same named component. Exact component identity bridge only. No voltage and capacity multiplication.34Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendo_3ds_14/Nintendo3DS_OperationsManual_DE.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original Nintendo 3DS technical table, printed page 102, PDF page 52, explicitly identifies model CTR-003, lithium-ion and battery capacity 5 Wh. The original maker PDF was freshly downloaded and read. The Pro Controller maker guide and fitted-battery table identify the same CTR-003. Static component rating only. No inherited 3DS runtime or computed energy.

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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 40 hours. Connection, usage conditions, rumble, firmware and lighting are unspecified and omitted from the row. This is a maker estimate, not measured runtime.

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 pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 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.

360min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately six hours using HAC-002 adapter or supplied USB cable. Exact time-unit conversion to 360 minutes preserves approximation. Adapter support for 7.5 W is not a controller charging-input rating.

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

Sold separately35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original 2017 licensed PowerA manual explicitly charges one original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and two Joy-Con. It lists the supplied USB-C charging adapter and gives exact controller docking steps. This separate accessory is required and is absent from the standard controller box. No common-connector inference or Switch 2 controller transfer. Exact maker accessory evidence resolves the broad Gamepadla dock No entry under the agreed field scope.

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

Dock

PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original PowerA manual title is Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock. Compatible licensed third-party charging accessory sold separately. No first-party dock claim. The accessory licence is not inherited as a controller licence.

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

Play while charging

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Pairing section explicitly says connect HAC-010 to dock to charge as you play.

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

LED, On screen2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202627Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22747/p/989/c/182Read 7 October 2026Maker USB troubleshooting explicitly checks the Pro Controller battery charge through Controllers on the HOME Menu. Existing LED indicator is retained. The screen belongs to the console.

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

Plastic casing with a slightly translucent finish25Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact TechRadar Design paragraph describes a slightly translucent finish to its plastic casing. Generic plastic only. No ABS or polycarbonate composition is inferred. Scope is the original standard Black body.

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

Slightly textured handles26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Design explicitly describes the handles as slightly textured. No rubber material is inferred. Gamepadla Rubber handles No agrees. Conflicting retrospective rubber descriptions in a newer-controller review are not copied.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

User firmware updates

Yes6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Original 3.0.0 release notes explicitly add updates for connected controllers through Controllers and Sensors. Gamepadla exact controller specifications independently confirms firmware support.

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.

Width152Height106Depth60mm(6 × 4.2 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Size 106 x 152 x 60 mm. Reordered into front-facing width 152, height 106 and depth 60, corroborated by labelled external views.

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.

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 246 g assembled controller with its internal battery. This is not a scale measurement.

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

BKEHAC01328Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Nintendo applicant label HAC-013_Label_170113, document 3265208. Rendered page 1 shows MOD. HAC-013 and FCC ID BKEHAC013 under the battery cover. A generic console manual misfiled in the exhibit set was excluded.

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

IC: 4360A-HAC013, Directive 2014/53/EU2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The English compliance paragraph in original information guide FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW8 explicitly declares Nintendo Switch Pro Controller compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The separate 2024 health leaflet does not contain this paragraph. Its incorrect mapping was removed.28Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original applicant label was freshly downloaded, rendered and visually read. Page 1 explicitly prints IC 4360A-HAC013 under the battery cover. The EU directive has a separate original maker guide mapping.

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

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, USB charging cable (HAC-010)2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessory page explicitly includes USB charging cable. Guide identifies included HAC-010 cable. No optional console adapter, case or charging dock inferred. Documentation is available online but not asserted as an extra physical item.

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

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable (HAC-010)	1.5	1

Source2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202621Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Added approximately 1.5 m to the existing single HAC-010 cable row. Exact OEM part identity is proved by the maker guide. Other existing cable facts are retained.

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

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Carrying case

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable, with no carrying case. Applies to the standard reference package. Optional aftermarket cases are not included.

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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.

1year13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker warranty applicability lists Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Period is 12 months from purchase for Hong Kong original licensed products used in Hong Kong. Source market HK only. Statutory rights and other regional accessory warranties are excluded.

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.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker Technical Specifications table in Accessories page is the specification reference. A separate exact-model consumer datasheet was not found.

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Manual

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original maker two-page multilingual guide, FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW 8. English How to Use and complete Component Names and Functions read. Original 2024 health-only leaflet also read.

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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