Description
The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller is the standard controller for PlayStation 5, launched alongside the console in November 2020. It suits PS5 owners who need a replacement or second controller, as well as PC, Mac and mobile players. Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add texture and tension in supported games, while the built-in microphone and mute button let you chat without a headset. It connects over Bluetooth or USB Type-C and runs on a built-in 1,560 mAh battery.
Key features
- Adaptive triggers. The L2 and R2 triggers create changing force and tension, for example when drawing a bow or braking. The effect works in games that support it.
- Haptic feedback. Haptic feedback replaces traditional rumble and produces textures and effects in supported games. It gives more detailed feedback than the DualShock 4.
- Built-in mic and speaker. A built-in microphone array and a dedicated mute button let you chat without a headset. There is also a built-in speaker and a 3.5mm headset jack.
- Cross-platform connectivity. It works with the PS5 console, PC, Mac and mobile devices over USB Type-C or Bluetooth. PC titles that support haptics and adaptive triggers can use them.
- Motion controls and touch pad. A built-in accelerometer and gyroscope enable motion controls. The touch pad also clicks as a button.
- USB-C charging. The built-in 1,560 mAh lithium-ion battery charges over USB Type-C, which is also used for wired play. Its input rating is 5 V, 1,500 mA.
Specifications
| Controls | |
|---|---|
| Buttons | D-pad, △○✕□ buttons, create, options, PS, mute, L1/R1, L2/R2, L3/R3 (clicking the sticks) |
| Touch pad | Touch pad that also clicks as a button |
| Light bar and player indicator | Yes |
| Feedback | |
| Haptics | Haptic feedback in place of traditional rumble |
| Triggers | Adaptive L2/R2 triggers with changing resistance |
| Sensors | |
| Motion | Built-in accelerometer and gyroscope |
| Audio | |
| Speaker | Built-in |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone array |
| Headset jack | 3.5mm |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired | USB Type-C, for charging and playing |
| Wireless | Bluetooth |
| Battery | |
| Type | Built-in lithium-ion |
| Voltage | 3.65 V |
| Capacity | 1,560 mAh |
| Input rating | 5 V, 1,500 mA |
| Recommended charging temperature | 10 °C to 30 °C |
| General | |
| Operating temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
| Design | |
| Weight | About 280 g |
| Dimensions | 106 mm high, 160 mm wide, 66 mm deep |
| Made in | China |
| Compatibility | |
| Devices | PS5 console, PC, Mac and mobile devices |
| Apple | macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5 or later |
| PC firmware updates | Through the PlayStation Accessories app on Windows |
What’s in the box
- DualSense Wireless Controller
- Printed documents
Good to know
- No USB cable is included; Sony recommends using the USB cable that comes with the PS5.
- The newer CFI-ZCT2W revision uses a more efficient board for better battery life; the model number is shown on the back of the box.
- Haptics and adaptive triggers only work in games that support them and may need a USB connection on some devices.
- Apple devices need macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 or tvOS 14.5 or later.
- This is the standard DualSense, not the DualSense Edge with changeable stick modules and back buttons.
Frequently asked questions
Does it come with a charging cable?
No, the box contains the controller and printed documents only. Sony recommends using the USB cable supplied with the PS5.
Does it have a headphone jack?
Yes, it has a 3.5mm headset jack, as well as a built-in speaker and microphone.
Can I use it on a PC or Mac?
Yes, it connects to PC, Mac and mobile devices over USB Type-C or Bluetooth. On Windows, firmware updates are done through the PlayStation Accessories app.
Does it work with iPhone and iPad?
Yes, with iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 or later.
How is it charged?
It charges over USB Type-C from its built-in 1,560 mAh lithium-ion battery, and you can play while it is connected.
What is new compared with the DualShock 4?
It adds haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, a built-in mic with a mute button, a create button in place of SHARE and USB Type-C charging.
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