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Sony DUALSHOCK 4 v2

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DUALSHOCK 4 v2

Released 15 September 2016.9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1020480.htmlRead 5 October 2026Contemporary September 16, 2016 article explicitly says Jet Black CUH-ZCT2J released September 15, 2016. Confirms actual sale after original maker forecast. Later November Red/Blue dates not treated as original model release. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
PS4, PS5, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Stick sensor
Potentiometer
Connections
Bluetooth, USB (wired)

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General

Series
DUALSHOCK 42Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Model numbers
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
Not available
Announced
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
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
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)
$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)
€592Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Markets
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.
Colours
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
Gamepad2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Stick layout
Symmetric4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Face button labels
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/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

Platforms
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
PlatformConnectionAll features
PS4BluetoothNot available
PS4USB (wired)Not available
PS5BluetoothNo
PS5USB (wired)No
WindowsUSB (wired)Not available
macOSBluetoothNo
macOSUSB (wired)Not available
AndroidBluetoothNo
AndroidUSB (wired)Not available
iOSBluetoothNo
iOSUSB (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
Not available
Input modes
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
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
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
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
Bluetooth, USB (wired)2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
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
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
Micro-USB2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Cable length
Not available
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
Not available
Polling rate wired
Not available
Polling rate wireless
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
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 name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Not available

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Not available
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
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
Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Rear grip buttons or paddles
04Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
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 buttons
Not available
On-controller remapping
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
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
Not available
Macros
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Share or capture button
Yes4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Feedback

Rumble
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
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Not available

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Combined motion sensor axes
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
Not available
Touchpad
Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Touchpads
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 touchpad
Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
NFC
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualshock-4-v2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Light bar
Yes2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
USB (wired)Button10.658.6912.561.09249.94Windows
USB (wired)Stick10.118.0812.011.16249.94Windows
BluetoothButton6.332.6320.253.26717Windows
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)
10.65ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
6.33ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
10.11ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%6.2%2566.1%
Right0%7.5%2565.1%
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)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
7.5%
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly stereo 3.5 mm jack. Feature support depends on host and transport, not automatically all supported devices.
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Microphone
No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Microphone mute control
No4Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Expansion port
EXT proprietary extension port2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026

Battery and charging

Battery type
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
Not available
Batteries included
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
1,000mAh3Owner'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
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Longest claimed battery life
Not available
Charging connector
Micro-USB2Press releasesonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2016/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-new-peripherals-for-playstation4Read 5 October 2026
Full charge time (claimed)
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/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
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/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 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
Not available
Grip texture
Not available
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
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

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
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)
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
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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In the box
Not available
Cables included
Not available
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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
Not available

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