Sony DualShock 4

There are two models:

• v1
  • The model number starts with CUH-ZCT1, followed by region letter(s).
  • Doesn’t work over USB, can only be used over Bluetooth.
  • The rubber coating from the analog sticks degrades too quickly.
  • The LED light bar is only visible from the back.
  • Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR.
• v2
  • The model number starts with CUH-ZCT2, followed by region letter(s).
  • Works both via USB and via Bluetooth.
  • The LED light bar is visible from the top and from the back.
  • Bluetooth version 4.0.

The information of this page is based on the second model (v2).

• Connections: Bluetooth and Micro-USB
• 3.5mm TRRS combo headset jack can be used when the controller is connected via USB
  • Measured about 30ms of microphone delay.
• 3.65V 1000mAh battery
• Weight: 210g
• Vendor id: 054c “Sony Interactive Entertainment”
• Product id:
  • v1: 05c4 “Wireless Controller”
  • v2: 09cc “Wireless Controller”
• Official manual:
  • DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller Instruction Manual
  • Search for other variants and languages
• Third-pary documentation:
  • https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_4
  • https://www.ifixit.com/Device/DualShock_4
  • https://www.ifixit.com/Device/DualShock_4_CHU-ZCT2U
  • https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Gamepad#PlayStation_3/4_controller
  • https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Gamepad#Playstation_4_controllers
  • https://github.com/chrippa/ds4drv

Power-on (Bluetooth)

Power-off

Hold the PS button from 8s to 15s to turn off the controller.

Factory reset

Insert a paper clip into a little hole on the bottom of the controller, next to a screw near the L2 trigger, and push the reset button for 5 seconds.