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ASony Access Controller

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

General

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Series

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Stealth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

CFI-ZAC12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model No. CFI-ZAC1 in the compliance section.

TBS-0710-051Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact maker product structured data names TBS-0710-05. Original black Stealth Ultra with included dock, transmitter and case. Stealth Pivot and Victrix are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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7318550071035Retailer pagephotopoint.ee/en/gaming-consoles-and-accessories/4869990-turtle-beach-wireless-controller-stealth-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact original Black manufacturer code TBS-0710-05 and published EAN/UPC 731855007103. No retailer identifier is substituted for a maker code.

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

18 May 20235Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/18/first-look-at-new-images-and-ui-of-the-access-controller-for-ps5-an-all-new-accessibility-controller-kitRead 10 October 2026"Official name for Project Leonardo revealed" on this post. The device was first shown at CES 2023 as Project Leonardo.

30 November 202312Press releasemarkets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/bizwire-2023-11-30-turn-your-controller-into-a-command-center-introducing-turtle-beachs-groundbreaking-designed-for-xbox-stealth-ultra-wireless-controllerRead 8 October 2026Original Turtle Beach announcement syndicated from Business Wire. Initial announcement, separate from December 15 retail launch.

Status

Available1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Page offers the controller with a Buy now button. The PlayStation Direct store lists it as low stock in some regions.

Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Original reference remains available in the exact US storefront. Current $219.99 offer is not original MSRP.

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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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price $89.99 USD.

$199.9913Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/12/06/holiday-favorite-designed-for-xbox-thingsRead 8 October 2026Xbox platform holder December 6, 2023 announcement names original Stealth Ultra preorder 199.99 USD and December 15 launch. Current 219.99 store price is not launch MSRP.

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.

€89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price EUR 89.99 as published.

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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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US1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026US maker-store purchase reference. Regional warranty terms are not merged.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White9Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Store lists Color: White.

Black5Retailer pagephotopoint.ee/en/gaming-consoles-and-accessories/4869990-turtle-beach-wireless-controller-stealth-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Form factor

Adaptive1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"A highly customizable PlayStation 5 controller kit designed to make gaming more accessible". Stored as adaptive.

Gamepad1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

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Offset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact maker front render and guide layout show left stick above D-pad and right stick below ABXY.

Face button labels

Swappable1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Button caps carry swappable cap tags (23 tags) that mark which input each socket is mapped to. Stored as swappable.

Xbox1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Made and sold by Sony Interactive Entertainment as PlayStation hardware.

No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Turtle Beach-produced, Xbox-licensed hardware. Licensing does not make it Microsoft-produced.

Compatibility

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Platforms

PS59Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Compatible with the PlayStation 5 console." Release Date 12/06/2023.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, Other1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Windows 10/11 and Android 12.0+ are stated. Other means supported Bluetooth smart TVs without invented TV operating systems. iOS phone notifications do not establish iOS gameplay.

Connection per platform

ASony Access Controller

Platform	Connection
PS5	USB (wired)
PS5	Bluetooth

Source7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Pairing over USB, then wireless use. A second controller is paired through Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker connection table additionally names Windows Bluetooth. Xbox gameplay uses included 2.4 GHz USB transmitter or USB cable, not direct Xbox Wireless. Bluetooth gameplay is Windows, Android and supported smart TVs. Guide excludes headset audio controls over Bluetooth. Separate APP LINK to iOS/Android purely relays phone notifications and is excluded from gameplay rows.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Input modes

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Mode switching

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On-device menu2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in Command Display CONNECT menu selects and pairs Wireless Xbox/PC or Smart Devices. This is a display menu, not companion app or direct mode-button combination. USB cable takes priority when attached.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), Bluetooth6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"needs to be paired with PS5 initially through a wired connection, but otherwise operates wirelessly". The support page names the wireless link as Bluetooth.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 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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Wireless receiver

None7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026No receiver or dongle is listed. The controller pairs with the console directly.

Included1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Receiver connector

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USB-A1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m9Maker product pageuk.turtlebeach.com/blog/ultimate-couch-gaming-setup-wireless-controllers-with-30-foot-rangeRead 8 October 2026Exact Stealth maker UK October 28, 2025 article claims 30-foot range. Exact unit conversion 30 ft x 0.3048 m/ft = 9.144 m. Nominal claimed distance, not guaranteed achieved range. Transport/environment unspecified. Generic Bluetooth/2.4 GHz rates are not exact-controller polling claims.

Paired device slots

17Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Your controller can pair with only one PS5 console at a time."

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Wired connector

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026Same sentence: USB-C port. The controller pairs once over USB and then operates wirelessly.

USB-C2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026The controller has a USB-C port and the box holds a separate USB Type-C to Type-C cable.

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

1.5m4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026"1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB)".

3m2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly states 3 m. Maker also markets 10 feet. Explicit metric value is used, without an exact conversion from rounded feet.

Cable type

USB Type-C to Type-C (Hi-Speed USB)4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB).

USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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Hall effect1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

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AntiDrift1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker-branded AntiDrift stick mechanism. Internal component supplier and part number are unknown.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Tailor stick sensitivity and deadzone to better suit your personal control needs", set in PS5 console settings.

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable response curve

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026AXIS MAPPING documents Standard, Precision and Fast responses. No custom curve editor or default percentage is invented from example screens.

Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes10Reviewreviewed.com/accessibility/content/ps5-access-controller-review-sony-adaptive-remoteRead 10 October 2026Reviewer: "I programmed a downward press of the thumbstick to activate it." The stick can be pressed and mapped.

Yes15Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-review-style-and-substance-with-superfluous-social-featuresRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies L3 and R3 as clicking the sticks and documents their addition to remapping through firmware. Physical stick click is separate from firmware-qualified button assignment.

Swappable stick tops

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

Standard, Dome, Ball1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 20264Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Specifications table lists one ball, one standard and one dome stick cap.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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On the device2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026SYSTEM Calibration explicitly performs stick and trigger calibration on the controller.

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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Hall effect4Reviewgamesradar.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact original-controller review explicitly identifies Hall Sensor triggers separately from Hall sticks. No sensor from another Turtle Beach model is transferred.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Yes3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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23Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly states full deep travel and one shallower setting, with no intermediate setting. No travel millimetres are published.

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Physical switches alter trigger depth. No click-trigger conversion or adaptive motor resistance is claimed.

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026AXIS MAPPING explicitly applies dead zones to both sticks and triggers, separate from physical trigger stops.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes16Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes shorter hair-trigger locks. This means the physical short-travel setting, not a digital click-trigger conversion, virtual zero dead zone or adaptive resistance.

Adaptive triggers

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Adaptive triggers.

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Micro switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 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

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure the Access controller's button layout" with swappable button caps on eight sockets. The Access has no fixed face button layout, so this field means swappable button caps.

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Bumper switches

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Micro switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

D-pad

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Disc3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review identifies concave disc. Current maker images match. Guide schematic uses a cross icon, which is not treated as a distinct physical variant.

D-pad switches

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Micro switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 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.

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41Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

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Buttons1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker names four mappable quick-action buttons. Guide shows integrated rear inputs, distinct from removable Elite levers. Reviewers also call these paddles.

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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No3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly states rear paddle buttons cannot be removed by the user. Repair disassembly is a separate operation.

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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02Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original top/front/back inventory shows normal LT/RT and LB/RB, physical trigger-lock switches and four rear inputs. Locks and display/system controls are 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.

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41Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Four extra rear gameplay inputs. Normal face buttons, system controls and display focus are excluded.

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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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

31Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure up to 30 individual control profiles from your PS5 console settings, store three profiles on the Access controller". Three slots are counted. The base profile is a separate default.

101Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Ten custom onboard slots, 1 through 10. The guide identifies no separate default bank.

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

Yes8Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/access-profilesRead 10 October 2026"Press the profile button on the stick base" cycles the three assigned profile slots.

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated input-focus button transfers controls to dashboard, then LB/RB switch profiles. Same dedicated button returns focus to gameplay. No standalone profile button is asserted.

Turbo

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide front layout and dashboard distinguish standard Xbox share/capture and the separate display-focus control.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026The unsupported-functions list names the vibration function, so the controller has no rumble motors.

22Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide VIBRATION states four motors and individually labels Left Side, Right Side, Left Trigger and Right Trigger. This field counts only the two grip motors.

Trigger rumble motors

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Vibration is unsupported and the list also names adaptive triggers, so there are no trigger motors.

22Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two individually named trigger motors. Four total is not stored as the grip count. Actuator type and adaptive trigger resistance are not inferred.

Adjustable rumble

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Motion sensor. Vibration function is also unsupported.

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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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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Touch pad (except for the touch pad button)".

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Touchpads

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

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NFC

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IR camera

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Built-in display

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Light bar

Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Setup text: "After the light bar blinks, the player indicator and the controller indicator light up."

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RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

ASony Access Controller

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BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Hours (h)
18

Source8Measurementwindowscentral.com/accessories/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-review-style-and-substance-with-superfluous-social-featuresRead 8 October 2026Jennifer Young January 12, 2024 review explicitly says she clocked around 18 h with ECO mode. Approximate reviewer-observed runtime. Article discusses Xbox games and firmware 1.06, but does not state exact runtime transport, firmware, clocking endpoints, rumble state, brightness, or continuous versus accumulated sessions. Conditions are unknown, not disabled. No maker claim or other-model result transferred.

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

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Headset jack". The expansion ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Xbox/PC setup provides game sound and microphone through the jack during receiver/cable use. Dashboard audio options are unavailable in Bluetooth mode. Xbox game/chat mixing and PC game/microphone routes remain distinct.

Speaker

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Speaker.

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Microphone

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Microphone.

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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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Mute button.

No2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dashboard microphone mute uses ordinary A gameplay button after input focus changes to display. Complete layout has no dedicated physical mute button/switch. Software mute is excluded under this field definition.

Expansion port

Four 3.5 mm expansion ports1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"four industry standard 3.5mm expansion ports". The support page says the ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: "Built-in lithium-ion battery".

Built-in2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly describes an internal battery, charged via dock or USB-C. This is not an externally swappable pack.

Batteries

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026One built-in battery is listed.

16Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Exact TBS-0710-05 guide and original Step 11/12 pictures show one installed pack. Internal cell count is not claimed.

Batteries included

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The battery is built in.

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery capacity

1,050mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: battery capacity 1,050 mAh at 3.7 V. Input power rating 5 V 1,200 mA.

1,500mAh6Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Original high-resolution Step 12 installed battery label states 1500 mAh, 3.7 V and 5.55 Wh. Original image URL is exposed in public guide HTML. Component label rating, not reviewer energy measurement. No generic maker 2000 mAh blog headline or distinct controller revision is inferred.

Battery energy

3.885Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Computed from the published 1,050 mAh and 3.7 V (1.05 Ah x 3.7 V = 3.885 Wh). The guide does not print Wh.

5.55Wh6Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Directly printed 5.55 Wh on installed original-model pack. No calculation from guessed voltage/capacity.

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.

ASony Access Controller

Hours (h)
9

Source11Reviewgadgetguy.com.au/playstation-access-controller-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Roughly 9 hours". Impulse Gamer's spec table says "Up to 9-hours". Sony's own pages state no battery life. Connection and settings are not stated, so only the hours are stored.12Reviewimpulsegamer.com/playstation-access-controller-review-ndisRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Up to 9-hours". Matches the GadgetGuy table ("Roughly 9 hours"). Both are review tables, not a Sony page.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Hours (h)
30
7

Source7Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/blog/why-2000mah-rechargeable-battery-changes-gamingRead 8 October 2026Maker February 27, 2026 article explicitly names Stealth: up to 30 h Eco mode, or 7 h with all features maxed out. Transport, active rumble and lighting conditions are not separately specified, so omitted. Generic 2000 mAh headline is not exact battery capacity. EU couch-gaming article says 40 h, conflicting with current exact product and original launch 30 h. Cause unknown, 40 h excluded.

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.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"The Access controller features a USB-C port for controller charging."

USB-C2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 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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Charging dock

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Included1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Dock

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Rapid Charge Dock1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Play while charging

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly states USB cable operation takes priority and internal battery charges in that state. Docked gameplay is not claimed.

Battery indicator

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LED, Display2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026CHARGING states red low-battery and green full-charge LEDs. Dashboard diagram shows battery icon. Generic 2-hour rapid charge and fully recharges wording lack an explicit empty-start endpoint, so claimed 0-to-100 duration is omitted.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Ribbed handles with soft-touch finish3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review names ribbed handles and maker names soft-touch finish. No shell polymer composition is inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Button caps, Stick caps, Button cap tags1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Swappable button caps, stick caps and button cap tags. The stick arm length is also adjustable.

Internal battery (requires disassembly), Thumbstick grip caps6Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Guide explicitly removes bracket and cable connector after controller disassembly, without soldering. Actual repair access with tools, not a hot swap.16Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker includes two additional pairs of thumbstick grip caps for tactile preference. These externally fitted grip overlays are separate from the internal battery repair recorded by iFixit. No replaceable stick module is inferred.

Software

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Companion app

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Turtle Beach Control Center 21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

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Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker lists Xbox, Windows, Android and iOS apps. Mobile notification/configuration support is separate from gameplay. Firmware update routes are specifically Xbox/Windows in the review.

User firmware updates

Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Make sure to update the device software on your controller to the newest version available", done from the PS5 console.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 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.

Width191Height141Depth39mm(7.5 × 5.6 × 1.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 141 x 39 x 191 mm (width x height x depth), measured with the controller lying flat. Stored by the front face: width 191 (stick arm included), height 141, depth 39 (thickness).

Width160Height120Depth64.2mm(6.3 × 4.7 × 2.5 in)5Retailer pagephotopoint.ee/en/gaming-consoles-and-accessories/4869990-turtle-beach-wireless-controller-stealth-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact TBS-0710-05 body table labels Width 160, Height 120 and Depth 64.2 mm, with controller 246 g. Establishes maker unlabelled tuple axes. Separate 19 x 17.8 x 7.8 cm package dimensions and contradictory 0.12 kg gross entry are excluded.

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.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 322 g (11.4 oz).

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker controller body weight including internal battery. Excludes dock, case, receiver, cable and packaging.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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XGB-STEALTHULTRA11Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/XGB-STEALTHULTRARead 8 October 2026Public original controller filing names STEALTH ULTRA. Transmitter separate identifier ending D is excluded. Direct internal/label PDF requests returned 403. No unread component or CE declaration from those files is claimed.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance section: "Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules" and "This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003." The guide carries a supplier's declaration of conformity and prints no FCC ID.

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In the box

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In the box

Access controller, USB cable, 8x Pillow button caps (attached to controller), 4x Flat button caps, 4x Curve button caps, 2x Overhang button caps, 1x Wide flat button caps, Standard stick cap, Dome stick cap (attached to controller), Ball stick cap, 23x tags, Quick start guide and safety guide1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Section "Inside the box", copied verbatim.

Stealth Ultra controller, Wireless USB-A transmitter, Rapid Charge Dock, 3 m USB-A to USB-C cable, Four additional thumbstick grip caps, Hard-shell carrying case, Quick Start Guide, Turtle Beach sticker1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Original standard configuration. Four spare grip caps are overlays, not replacement stick mechanisms. Case has charge-through access.

Cables included

ASony Access Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to Type-C	1.5	1

Source4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026One USB cable in the box.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

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

Source2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Carrying case

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Hard1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Limited warranty for the original purchaser: one year from the date of purchase, valid only in the United States and Canada. Batteries are consumables and excluded.

1year10Maker product pagesupport.turtlebeach.com/articles/en_US/Knowledge/218427478-RMA-Return-Merchandise-Authorization-for-Defective-ProductRead 8 October 2026Maker retail policy states one year from original purchase and explicitly includes USA. Applied to new US reference. Used, refurbished 90-day, retailer extended and statutory regional terms excluded.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

www.turtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controller1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Manual

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdf3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official quick start guide. It is a one-page box contents diagram. Setup steps are on the PlayStation support site.

s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdf2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker 17-page Product Guide TBS-0710-05-PG-EN-A hosted by the exact retailer. All pages read. Layout, dashboard, axis and vibration sections visually inspected. Maker support landing pages did not expose readable document links.

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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