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General

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Series

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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.

101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section identifies Gamepad model 1011. The Puck is separate model 1012 and is not a controller model number.

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

12 November 20255Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 2026Announced November 12, 2025 with Steam Machine and Steam Frame

Status

Available1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Available2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026

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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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)"

$993Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 20268Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. US USD 99 excluding sales tax. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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

€998Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. EU EUR 99 including applicable VAT. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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.

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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

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Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four grip inputs, TMR sticks and two trackpads.

Stick layout

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

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Symmetric

Face button labels

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

Xbox7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Xbox

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 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.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Any device running Steam or the Steam Link app: Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, tablets and smart phones. Some titles do not work on macOS7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android and iOS listed as unverified community specs

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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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.

Steam controller mode, XInput, Keyboard and mouse7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Test setup table separately names Steam mode and XInput mode. XInput is supplied through Steam software translation and does not imply a standalone Xbox-compatible firmware protocol.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Review tests default trackpad/keyboard behaviour without Steam running. Gamepad behaviour requires Steam Input translation. Keyboard/mouse mode is not standalone Xbox compatibility.

Mode switching

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Button combo12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current pairing guide uses Steam+A+R1/L1 for right/left Puck slots and Steam+B+R1/L1 for right/left Bluetooth slots. USB mode uses direct cable connection. Exact button hold conditions are in the linked boot-chord table.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Complete current table records power-state and hold-duration conditions for Puck and Bluetooth slot selection, Bluetooth pairing, and backpack mode.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Wakes a Steam Machine

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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G, Bluetooth and USB-C.

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

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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

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C

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.

412Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Two Puck memories plus independent left and right Bluetooth memories. Four remembered links, not four simultaneous active connections. Current guide and boot-chord table scope.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Table separately names left/right Puck bonding information and left/right Bluetooth pairing information. Read with the troubleshooting guide statement that Bluetooth pairing is independent of Puck pairing.

Wired connector

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

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

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.

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 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.

ASony DualSense Wireless Controller

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BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
2.4 GHz	250

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as '~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)' over the Puck9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 250 Hz.

Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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"

TMR1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: TMR sticks.

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

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K-Silver JS134Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026K-Silver TMR sticks from the JS13 family, customised with Valve

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 20262 x clickable analog sticks (L3, R3)

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.

Soldered14Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 teardown states that TMR stick mechanisms are soldered to the mainboard. Replacing the mechanism requires soldering or replacing the board. Steam Deck modular sticks are not inherited.

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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Hall effect4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Hall effect triggers

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"

No3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026No trigger locks7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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"

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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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D-pad switches

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

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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"

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20264x assignable grip buttons9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

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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.

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs control list has four assignable rear grip buttons. Standard ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks, L/R bumpers and triggers, Steam and QAM controls are excluded.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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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Turbo

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Macros

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

Yes7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

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

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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

HD haptics1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four haptic motors split two grips and two pads.

Rumble motor type

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

LRA1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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"

21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20262x high output LRA motors in grips. 2 more LRA motors sit in the trackpads9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Four haptic motors split two grips and two pads. Only the two grip motors are counted here.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Trigger vibration: No

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Vibration section states that controller vibration can be adjusted or turned off.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

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)"

61Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

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.

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026Review describes gyro and trackpad Steam Input mapping for mouse-style aiming. Requires Steam Input configuration.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gyro controls operate the desktop mouse.

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

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

21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

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"

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength (haptic click)

NFC

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

Not available

Not available

Built-in display

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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

Not available

RGB lighting

Not available

Not available

Lighting zones

Not available

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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

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	6.6	3.47	12.92	1.95	256	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.07	1.51	6.81	1.32	253	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	4.12	1.78	6.09	1.11	241.49	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	5.08	1.11	9.32	3.1	241.49	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	6.25	4.15	8.71	1.15	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.75	3.94	14.9	3.19	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	9.14	5.87	15.33	1.77	271	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.35	4.53	10.12	1.33	272	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.76	5.18	16.35	2.37	129	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.04	3.87	13.66	2.14	131	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	7.26	3.57	10.87	2.07	134.23	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.21	3.17	16.09	4.31	134.23	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 on Windows. Cable, Dongle (Puck) and Bluetooth, each in XInput mode (vCuda, Win 10, 2026-05-08) and Steam mode (John Punch, Win 11, 2026-06-06). Polling is the reported rate

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

6.6ms=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.

Not available

9.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

9.76ms=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

5.08ms=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.

Not available

7.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

10.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	8.2%	2,702	3.7%
Right	0%	9.1%	2,702	3.4%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, Steam Raw Input over cable, 2026-07-14 22:48, uncalibrated. 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. 11.4 bit both sticks

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

6.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

9.1%=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.

ASony DualSense Wireless Controller

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Rumble	Hours (h)
No	72.9

Source4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Sticks held deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once per second, no rumble. 6:12 PM Saturday to 7:06 PM Tuesday (72 h 54 min). Connection not stated16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Preserved existing 72.9-hour no-rumble row: sticks rubber-banded deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once each second, Saturday 18:12 to Tuesday 19:06. Reviewer warns that real gameplay is shorter with haptics. Connection, tracking, firmware and lighting conditions were not stated and remain unknown.

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

Not available

206min17Measurementgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026GamersNexus 2026 controller review, Charge Speed. Direct USB charging after the controller battery was depleted in its runtime test took 3 hours 26 minutes to full, exactly 206 minutes. Steam Deck adapter rated 15 W at 5 V or 45 W at 20 V, with a power interposer to record charging power. This is the measured controller charge duration, not the adapter rating or a Puck charging result. Numerical starting percentage, controller operating state, firmware and the exact full-charge endpoint criterion are not stated.

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

Not available

259g(9.1 oz)9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table explicitly reports claimed 292 g and 259 g as measured. Sample configuration is not given, so the 33 g discrepancy remains unresolved and is not treated as a corrected maker claim.

Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026No audio jack on the controller7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

Not available

Speaker

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

Not available

Microphone

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

Not available

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

Not available

Expansion port

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

Built-in1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

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.

Not available

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product guide identifies the rechargeable lithium-ion battery contained in the controller. This is the built-in pack, not an additional spare.

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

2,178mAh10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 30 September 2026Teardown reads the Getac battery label as 2178 mAh and 8.39 Wh. This is the nominal component rating, not a measured battery capacity or a calculated estimate.

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.

8.39Wh1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

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 DualSense Wireless Controller

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Hours (h)
35

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 202635+ hours of gameplay, less with Steam Frame tracking9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 35+ hours.

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.

Not available

35h=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-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

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

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.

Not available

Charging dock

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

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Dock

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

Steam Controller Puck1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026USB-C tethered play

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.

LED12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026LED above the Steam button indicates low battery with dim red and charging with a breathing pattern. Other colours identify the connection or update mode.

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.

Not available

Grip texture

Not available

Matte finish15Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 review, Ergonomic design: same matte finish as Steam Deck. No unreported rubber grip or polymer grade is inferred.

Swappable grips

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Not available

Not available

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.

Battery11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly permits battery replacement using Valve instructions and an authorized replacement battery. Leaking or physically damaged batteries require qualified professional service. Other internal parts are not presented as normal user replacements.

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

Steam1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Configured through Steam Input in the Steam client12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current guide requires Steam running for proper controller game functionality. Non-Steam games can need manual setup or may block emulated input. macOS needs the stated Input Monitoring and Accessibility permissions.

App platforms

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 20267Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Public current guide: Steam Settings > Controller shows controller and Puck firmware updates. SteamOS uses Settings > System > Hardware Updates. Prelaunch beta requirement is not imposed on retail users.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Prelaunch review used Steam beta for an update. Current official support now gives normal Steam and SteamOS update routes, so beta is not treated as a retail requirement.

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.

Width159Height111Depth57mm(6.3 × 4.4 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as 111mm x 159mm x 57mm, read as height x width x depth

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"

292g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table reports 292 g as the claimed weight.

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.

2AES4-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section: gamepad 1011, FCC ID 2AES4-1011. Puck certification is excluded.

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.

ISED Canada 20207-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section explicitly gives gamepad IC ID 20207-1011. Puck IC ID 20207-1012 is excluded.

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

Steam Controller, Steam Controller Puck, USB-C to USB-A cable2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026Steam Controller Puck (USB cable included)3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

Cables included

ASony DualSense Wireless Controller

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Puck connects with the included USB-C to USB-A cable

Carrying case

Not available

Not available

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

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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

store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontroller1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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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

steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdf11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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