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General

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Series

Advantage1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Maker comparison chart names the model Advantage Lumectra, next to Advantage Wired, Advantage Plus Wired and Advantage Wireless.

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.

XBGP0178-01, XBGP0140-01, XBGP0140-02, XBGP0076-011Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Page SKU XBGP0178-01 (White). The page script lists variants XBGP0178-01 White, XBGP0140-02 Black and XBGP0076-01 Black with a 4 ft RGB LED Strip. The Black product page shows SKU XBGP0140-01R and the maker's manual files are named XBGP0140-01.

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

617885055713, 617885048517, 6178850334141Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026UPCs from the page script: 617885055713 (XBGP0178-01), 617885048517 (XBGP0140-02), 617885033414 (XBGP0076-01). The Australian maker page prints 617885055713 as the barcode of XBGP0178-01.

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

5 September 20234Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/like-rgb-on-your-xbox-controllers-youll-love-this-new-launch-from-poweraRead 15 October 2026Launch coverage dated 2023-09-05, the day of availability.

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

Available1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Listed on the maker's current comparison chart as Advantage Lumectra, from $49.99. The maker store shows the White style as out of stock at the time of reading.

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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.

$44.994Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/like-rgb-on-your-xbox-controllers-youll-love-this-new-launch-from-poweraRead 15 October 2026"The standalone controller with Lumectra RGB will have a starting MSRP of $44.99 in the US". The bundle with a 4-foot RGB LED Strip is $54.99. US price excludes 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.

€54.995Press articlethexboxhub.com/powera-move-into-the-lumectra-zone-with-new-xbox-controller-and-lightingRead 15 October 2026Article dated 2023-09-05 from the PowerA announcement: "an MSRP of £44.99/54.99€" for the controller alone, and "around £54.99/64.99€" for the bundle with a 4-foot RGB LED strip. The euro country and tax treatment are not stated. The bundle price is an approximate figure.

€592Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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

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US, CA3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps4-accessories/dualshock4-wireless-controller-cuh-zct2/EN_FR_AMER_DUALSHOCK_4_Wireless_Controller_CUH-ZCT2U_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original U manual expressly US and Canada warranty and regulatory coverage. Global model is available elsewhere but no unproved regional identifiers inherited.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Style selector: Black, White, Black Bundle. The bundle is a Black controller with an LED strip.

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 pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Standard gamepad with the Xbox layout.

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

Stick layout

Offset6Reviewpcgamer.com/powera-advantage-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Review: "The mold of the controller is nearly identical to the Xbox Core wireless controller", which uses the offset stick layout.

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

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Maker photos show A, B, X and Y labels on the face buttons with the Xbox button and Menu, View and Share buttons.

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

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Made by PowerA (ACCO Brands) under an Xbox licence, not by Microsoft.

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, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Officially Licensed - for Xbox Series X|S and works on Xbox One and Windows 10/11". Platform row: XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, Windows.

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

APowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. All three platforms connect over the USB-C cable.

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

Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Officially Licensed - for Xbox Series X|S".

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup: "Hold down the Xbox Button until your console powers ON".

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

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

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. Wireless row not marked in the comparison chart.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired controller powered over the USB cable.

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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 pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Extra Long USB-C Cable" with the USB-C port on the controller.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB-C port on the controller.

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

Yes3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup: "Connect the other end to the USB-C port on your PowerA Advantage Wired Controller with Lumectra".

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

Cable length

3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"10ft" on the US page. The Australian maker page says 3m. 3 m is stored.2Maker product pagepowera.com.au/products/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-x-s-with-lumectra-whiteRead 15 October 2026Maker Australia page: "Extra Long USB-C Cable - Provides you with 3m of distance". The US page gives the same cable as 10ft.

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Cable type

USB-C to USB-A3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup connects the 10 ft. cable to a USB port on the console and the USB-C port on the controller. Xbox Hub confirms USB-C to USB-A.5Press articlethexboxhub.com/powera-move-into-the-lumectra-zone-with-new-xbox-controller-and-lightingRead 15 October 2026Review describes the console connection as "USB-C to USB-A" and the cable as 10 foot long.

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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

App1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"PowerA Gamer HQ App" with the text "Test and calibrate your controller with the free official app".

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"3-Way Trigger Locks" with the text "Set the travel distance of the triggers with three different positions".

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

Trigger stop positions

31Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Three positions per trigger.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Adjust the trigger pull depth by sliding the trigger lock under each trigger to the left or right". The depth of each trigger is set independently.

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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 pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Maker hero photo shows a plus-shaped D-pad with a light ring.

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.

21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"two mappable buttons you can program on-the-fly".

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.

Buttons3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual calls the two rear controls Advanced Gaming Buttons AGL and AGR. They are shown as buttons on the back of the controller.

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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.

21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Two Advanced Gaming Buttons (AGL and AGR). The Menu, View, Share and Xbox buttons are not counted.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"program on-the-fly, mid-game" and "no system settings to configure".

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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

Yes3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controller layout lists a Share button.

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Dual Rumble Motors" and "Immersive Impulse Triggers" described as "reactive rumble sensations using built-in motors". Compatibility varies by title.

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

21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Dual Rumble Motors". The number of trigger motors is not stated, so trigger_rumble_motor_count is left out.

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Trigger rumble motors

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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

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

Light bar

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

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Multi-Zone RGB Lighting" with 3 lighting modes.

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Lighting zones

41Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"4 individual 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.

APowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

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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.

APowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

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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

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Plug in your favorite 3.5 mm headset through the stereo headset jack".

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026The stereo headset jack is on the wired controller. The only connection is the USB-C cable, so it works over USB wired. The maker does not state this in words.

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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

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart: the Rechargeable Battery and Wireless rows are not marked for Advantage Lumectra. Connectivity: Wired. The cable powers the controller.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup only describes the wired USB connection. Xbox Tavern's review says the pad does not house batteries.

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

01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Same chart rows: no battery.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026No batteries. The controller is powered over the USB cable.

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Batteries included

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Same chart rows: no battery.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026No batteries. The controller is powered over the USB cable.

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.

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026No battery to charge.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery to charge. The USB-C port is the cable connection.

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

Diamond textured grip1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"a diamond textured grip for long gaming sessions".

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Detachable 10 ft. USB-C cable3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026The 10 ft. cable plugs into the USB-C port on the controller.

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Software

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Companion app

PowerA Gamer HQ1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026PowerA Gamer HQ App.

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App platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Test and calibrate your controller directly on your Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC". The page says Xbox without a generation. The controller supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

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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.

Width155.96Height106.93Depth65.02mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Specification row: 6.14"L x 4.21"W x 2.56"H. Converted exactly to mm. L is the side-to-side length, W the front height and H the thickness.

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

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), CE, UKCA3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), and the regional compliance symbols list CE and UKCA.

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In the box

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In the box

Advantage Wired Controller, 10 ft. USB-C cable3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup uses the 10 ft. USB cable with the controller. The manual does not list the box. The PowerA page states the extra long USB-C cable as a feature.

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Cables included

APowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	3	1

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Extra long USB-C cable, 10ft on the US page and 3m on the Australian page. Xbox Hub gives the cable ends as USB-C to USB-A.

BSony DUALSHOCK 4 v2

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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.

2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"2-Year Limited Warranty".

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.powera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectra1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 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

az31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdf3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 202634-page maker user manual, linked from the product page under Manuals & Support. A 2-page quick start guide PDF is also linked.

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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