PS4 DualShock 4
Sony · 2013 · PlayStation
Overview
Sony's PS4 controller with a touchpad, light bar, built-in speaker, and improved analog sticks. Widely used on PC thanks to native Steam support.
History
Released alongside the PS4 in November 2013, the DualShock 4 was a significant redesign from the DualShock 3. The touchpad, light bar, and improved analog sticks made it one of the most versatile controllers of its generation. Two hardware revisions were produced (CUH-ZCT1 and CUH-ZCT2).
Technical Details
Output modes
- Default
054C:05C4 - Default
054C:09CC - v2 (CUH-ZCT2)
054C:09CC - DS4 USB Wireless Adapter
054C:0BA0
Also reported by
These controllers can report this controller's hardware ID, so a detection may be any of them:
- 8BitDo M30 — macOS/DS4
054C:05C4 - 8BitDo Pro 2 — macOS/DS4
054C:05C4 - 8BitDo SN30 Pro — macOS/DS4
054C:05C4
Community testing
Real controller-tester sessions on joypad.ai matched to this device by its hardware ID.
Specifications
Rumble: Dual rumble motors (large + small)
Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer)
Trigger Type: standard analog
Button Layout: ○×△□
Native Compatibility
Works natively with these platforms (no adapter needed):
With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles — see adapter compatibility below.
Variants
- DualShock 4 V1 (CUH-ZCT1)
- DualShock 4 V2 (CUH-ZCT2)
- DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment
Joypad Adapter Compatibility
This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:
DIY Build Guides
Build your own adapter for the PS4 DualShock 4 with these step-by-step guides:
Test This Controller
Connect your PS4 DualShock 4 and test its buttons, analog sticks, analog triggers, motion, and touchpad — right in your browser.
🎮 Test this controllerSupport Status
Supported inputs: 16 buttons, 2 analog sticks, 2 analog triggers, motion, and touchpad.
Output feedback: rumble/vibration and LED / lightbar.
Documentation
Where to Buy
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