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General

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Series

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DUALSHOCK 42Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

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

CFI-ZCT1W4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original CFI-ZCT1W hardware reference. Later CFI-ZCT2W manual confirms 280g and 1560mAh, but does not restate Bluetooth/USB revision or switch internals. The later revision row is omitted to avoid inheriting those non-variant fields without proof.

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

7117193995068Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/711719399506Read 28 September 2026Listed as "Sony PlayStation 5 PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller White". The listing title names model CUH-ZCT1, which is the DualShock 4 number, so only the colour is taken from it

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

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

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

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Sony DUALSHOCK 4 v224Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's DualSense review says the DualSense is sturdier than its predecessor, the PS4's DualShock 4.

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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.

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

$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.

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

€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.

US, CA4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original CFI-ZCT1W North American instruction manual has US and Canada compliance, support and one-year warranty sections. Original maker standalone launch post names both US and Canadian launch prices. Retained first-generation White reference, no unrelated hardware region union.

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

White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage, Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Teal, Techno Red, Remix Green, Rhythm Blue1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Standard colours listed under "Choose your style". Limited editions (Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel's Wolverine, 007 First Light and others) are left out

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

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

Stick layout

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

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

Face button labels

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

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

Made by the platform holder

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

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

PS5, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Connect using a USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth technology and easily play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac computers, and Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets". Apple devices need macOS 11.3 or iOS/iPadOS 14.5 or later. PS4 is only mentioned for PS Remote Play streaming, so it is left out7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Linux comes from gamepadla's verified platform list. All other platforms are on the maker page10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Compatible devices table: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS and tvOS. Other represents tvOS. Linux remains a verified Gamepadla community compatibility claim.

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

ASony DualSense Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
PS5	USB (wired)	Not available
PS5	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	No
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PS5 pairing uses the USB cable, then Bluetooth. Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers "may require USB connection" on PC, so full_features is left out10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Official support documents USB and Bluetooth on listed PC/Mac/mobile devices. Mac and mobile lack haptic feedback, built-in microphone and speaker. Headset jack audio requires USB on PC/Mac and is unsupported on mobile. PS5 Bluetooth controller jack audio is a separate native-console route. Haptic support is game-dependent. Unknown full-feature cells remain omitted.

BSony DUALSHOCK 4 v2

Platform	Connection	All features
PS4	Bluetooth	Not available
PS4	USB (wired)	Not available
PS5	Bluetooth	No
PS5	USB (wired)	No
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	USB (wired)	Not available

Source6Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-macRead 5 October 2026Maker Android 10+, iOS 13+, macOS Catalina support Bluetooth and USB for compatible games. Windows documented via compatible microUSB cable or separately sold proprietary Bluetooth USB Wireless Adaptor. Ordinary PC Bluetooth gameplay measured elsewhere is not added as maker native compatibility. Other-device Bluetooth disables touchpad, configurable light-bar colour, rumble, motion and jack audio, except compatible Sony Xperia. USB full-feature scope is not universally claimed. PS4 and PS5 connections additionally backed by console guide and backward-compatibility page.7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/games/ps5-backward-compatibility-gamesRead 5 October 2026PS5 USB pairing and subsequent wireless use documented by current manufacturer controller-support instructions. All-features:false records the native PS5-game restriction, not a claim that every PS4 feature fails.

Official licence

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Input modes

Sony controller mode7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Latency and stick-test setup tables explicitly name Sony mode.

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.

Yes19Maker product pagesteamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/2924487488167580236Read 7 October 2026Official Valve November 2020 Steam Input API Adds PS5 Controller Support announcement: full LED, trackpad, rumble and gyro support. Actual public announcement body read from guest page event-store JSON, saved steam-public-body.json. Original post announced public beta rollout, current Steamworks input-source documentation separately includes DualSense gyro. Official integration, not a claim every game calls Steam Input API or that Sony hardware outputs XInput.20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve input-source documentation explicitly identifies PS5 DualSense gyroscope for motion controls and aim assist. Confirms current controller-specific inputs in native Steam Input integration.

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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.

Yes14Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CFI-7022_9.0_1.pdfRead 7 October 2026PS5 console Quick Start Guide, Turn off your console section: rest mode orange indicator, to exit rest mode press the PS button on the paired controller. Applies to normal paired DualSense PS5 operation. No PC or other-console wake claim.

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), Bluetooth1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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.

5.12Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

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

None2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Communication: "Wireless: Bluetooth Ver5.1" and "Wired: USB connection". No receiver is part of the product

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Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

410Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current multi-device pairing section registers four separate slots, switched with PS plus triangle/circle/cross/square. Requires current controller firmware. Earlier launch firmware did not provide this multi-device feature.

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Micro-USB2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

USB

Hi-Speed USB2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Spec table: "USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB)"

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Uses a separate USB Type-C cable for charging or wired play. Cable is not included with the standalone controller.

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

Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Soldered16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Steps 15/18 explicitly identify joysticks soldered to mainboard. Original first-generation controller scope. Normal DualSense, not Edge user-removable modules.17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original DualSense joystick replacement guide explicitly requires intermediate soldering and desoldering the module. Current guide step 30 identifies 14 solder joints per module. Factory module replacement, not aftermarket TMR performance or a manufacturer user-swappable module.

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

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

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Main buttons type: Membrane"

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

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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

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "D-pad buttons type: Membrane"

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.

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

04Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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

04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controller diagram has only standard L1/R1 shoulder buttons and L2/R2 triggers. No additional shoulders or rear grip inputs.7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification: Shoulder buttons No, referring to additional shoulders beyond the normal L1/R1 and L2/R2. Standard shoulders are physically present.

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.

04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Front/Top hardware part diagram has only normal face buttons, directions, stick clicks, L1/R1/L2/R2 and system controls. These are excluded by this field. No additional remappable gameplay controls, therefore zero. PS5 host accessibility remapping is separate from on-device remapping.

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On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

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

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

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No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original complete inventory includes SHARE, OPTIONS, PS and touchpad click, not a dedicated profile button. Built-in speaker is not a microphone and no microphone mute button is present.

Turbo

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Macros

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

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

Share or capture button

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

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.

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

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

Voice coil6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/DualSenseRead 28 September 2026"Haptic feedback via voice coil actuators". Sony only says "dual actuators"

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Rumble motors in grips

21Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"haptic feedback with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors"

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Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/adjust-general-controller-settingsRead 7 October 2026Controllers General table Vibration Intensity: set intensity of the DualSense wireless controller vibration. PS5 settings adjust this host-supported feature. Adaptive trigger effect intensity is listed separately, not counted as dedicated trigger rumble.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

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.

62Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)"

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

Yes20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve Input Sources explicitly includes the PS5 DualSense gyroscope. Used with Steam Input PC gyro-to-mouse bindings, documented separately in the Gamepad Emulation guide. Host software configuration is required. No controller-native mouse protocol or PS5 desktop mouse feature claimed.22Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/steam_input_gamepad_emulation_bestpracticesRead 7 October 2026Current Valve guide expressly permits PlayStation gyro inputs bound to mouse emulation. Steam Input on PC must be enabled and the gyro mouse binding configured. Gamepad Emulation route is for one local player and requires the game to accept simultaneous mouse and gamepad input. Exact DualSense gyro support is established by Valve Input Sources and original PS5 support announcement. This is a host implementation, not onboard controller tuning.

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Touchpad

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

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

Touchpads

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

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.

Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"2 Point Touch Pad, Capacitive Type, Click Mechanism"

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

NFC

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

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

IR camera

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Built-in display

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

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

Light bar

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

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

RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

ASony DualSense Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.81	5.83	9.85	1.07	249.92	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	12.58	10.18	14.76	1.15	249.92	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.03	3.81	27.71	6.82	542.42	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	13.6	8.1	39.35	7.37	542.42	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11, stock firmware 0520, Sony mode. Rows are the tests marked PRIMARY by gamepadla (John Punch, 16 March 2025): cable #4753/#4750 and Bluetooth #4752/#4751. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Overclocked-polling cable tests and tests through a GuliKit Hyperlink 2 dongle are left out, since they are not the stock setup

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.

7.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

9.03ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

12.58ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

13.6ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

ASony DualSense Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6%	255	1.2%
Right	0%	6.3%	255	1.7%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stock cable test, Sony mode, firmware Box (version unspecified), John Punch, 2026-06-11 at 00:45, Windows build 26200. Uses 8.0-bit 255-step output. No inner dead zone reported, cardinal snapping active, outer dead zone 3.1mm excluded because schema uses percent. This is the stock Sony-mode test, not the first displayed GuliKit Hyperlink 2 dongle test using firmware 0630.

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

6.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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), Bluetooth10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current exact standard DualSense support requires USB for headset jack use with Windows PC and Mac, and excludes mobile headset jack use. Bluetooth jack audio in this connection list applies to PS5 console use, supported separately by Sony UK. It does not mean PC/Mac Bluetooth headset audio works.23Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00302454Read 8 October 2026Sony article updated September 15, 2026 explicitly describes the DualSense Bluetooth connection to PS5 and recommends plugging compatible headphones into its 3.5 mm jack as an audio alternative. This supports the native PS5 Bluetooth controller-to-console route, not direct Bluetooth headphones paired to the console. USB jack support on PC/Mac is covered by the separate standard-controller support page.

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Speaker

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

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

Microphone

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

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.

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

No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Expansion port

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EXT proprietary extension port2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

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

116Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Original November 2020 controller teardown step 14 shows and removes one lithium-ion battery pack. One pack, not the two haptic actuators.

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Batteries included

Yes4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specification explicitly says Built-in lithium-ion battery, 1560 mAh. No separately purchased AA or removable pack.

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

1,560mAh2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"DC 3.65V, 1,560mAh" built-in lithium-ion battery

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

5.7Wh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Step 14 explicitly states the original DualSense battery 5.7 Wh, independently corroborated by iFixit controller-version guide which says all regular revisions share 1560 mAh/5.7 Wh. Published label/teardown value, not calculated from rounded 3.65 V and mAh.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Footnote: cable not included. Use the USB cable supplied with the PS5 console

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.

180min15Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CFI-ZDS1U-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony CFI-ZDS1 charging-station manual Charging time: approximately 3 hours when controller battery has no remaining charge. Prior charging instructions end when light bar turns off at completion. Converted exactly to 180 minutes, approximate qualifier retained. Supplied station AC adapter and dock charging contacts. Controller off/idle state not explicitly specified. Exact original normal DualSense 1560 mAh hardware, not Edge or later runtime claim.

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

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

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

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

DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Play while charging

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Built-in battery. Charge and play via USB Type-C"

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

LED, On screen, App4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charge the controller: light bar slowly blinks orange while charging and turns off when complete. PS5 support separately proves on-screen battery bars. Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C explicitly shows controller battery level in the Windows app.11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-controller-supportRead 7 October 2026Check controller charge status: PS Control Center Accessories shows battery level. Fully charged icon displays three bars. On-screen indication is PS5 host state, separate from controller LEDs and Windows app.12Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C expressly identifies Controller battery level for a standard DualSense. Windows app indicator. Firmware update is supported, Customize column is a dash for basic DualSense and a check for Edge. No Edge profile features inherited.

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

Plastic18Reviewtomshardware.com/news/sony-playstation-5-ps5-hands-on-unboxingRead 7 October 2026Original October 2020 White DualSense hands-on section explicitly states made of matte plastic. Stored enclosure material only. Finish is matte on tested original White, not asserted for later Hyperpop finishes. Sony manual separately states product comprises plastics, metals and lithium-ion battery, but internal metal is not shell material.

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Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Internal battery (requires disassembly)17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original standard DualSense procedural joystick guide, page 10, steps 15 and 16, unplugs the battery connector and lifts the battery from its bracket after casing disassembly. Battery removal occurs before the later soldering steps for joystick replacement. This is internal battery repair with tools, not an external hot swap or a claim that the soldered stick modules require no soldering.

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Software

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Companion app

PlayStation Accessories1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PlayStation Accessories app for Windows PC, used for firmware updates

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App platforms

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

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User firmware updates

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

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.

Width160Height106Depth66mm(6.3 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Sony launch specification table publishes width 160, height 66, depth 106 mm lying flat, excluding the largest projection. Exact lengths reordered to front-face width 160, front-face height 106, front-to-back thickness 66 mm for consistent comparison.

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.

280g(9.9 oz)4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications: "Weight 9.9 oz (280 g)". Also "Battery capacity 1,560 mAh", "Voltage 3.65 V"

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

AK8CFIZCT121Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/6c47dbafd001093301e391e518e96ef249826c6684c78034e1cd16457c5ea76b.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original public Sony FCC label exhibit 4691262 explicitly prints AK8CFIZCT1 and IC 409B-CFIZCT1. iFixit V1 identification independently maps CFI-ZCT1W/BDM-010 to this FCC ID. Scoped to original White first-generation reference, not later A/B/C certifications under the same marketed controller name.

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Other certifications

ICES-003 Class B4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026English FCC and ISED Canada notice explicitly states Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This is exact North American regulatory scope, not a Bluetooth logo certification claim.

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In the box

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In the box

DualSense® Wireless Controller, User manual5Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-midnight-black-for-ps5-pc-mac-mobileRead 28 September 2026PlayStation Direct "What's In The Box". No USB cable is included

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Cables included

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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

1year4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026US and Canada limited warranty: one (1) year from the date of purchase

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

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdf4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.