Sony's PS4 controller is the lone Micro-USB hold-out in the modern controller line-up: a single USB Micro-B 2.0 port at the top edge handles charging and wired play, exactly the same connector as a 2013-era smartphone. A 3.5mm TRRS headset jack and a proprietary EXT accessory port sit on the bottom edge alongside the front-facing light bar. Battery life is a modest 4–8 hours depending on rumble and light-bar use. A 2016 revision (CUH-ZCT2) added a light-bar strip on the touchpad and slightly larger battery but kept the same Micro-USB and 3.5mm ports.
Sony’s PS4 controller — Micro-USB charging, 3.5mm headset jack, proprietary EXT port for charging docks, 4–8 hr battery.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Release Year
- 2013
- Model Number
- CUH-ZCT1U / CUH-ZCT2U
- Category
- Gaming Controller
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | 1 | Micro-USB (top edge) | Charging and wired play. USB 2.0 data only. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | 3.5mm headset jack (bottom edge) | Stereo audio out + mic in. Volume/mute via the PS button. |
Notes & Compatibility
USB Micro-B 2.0 port on the top edge — the only modern PlayStation controller still on Micro-USB (USB-C arrived with the DualSense). 3.5mm TRRS headset jack on the bottom. A proprietary EXT accessory port (not a user-cable port) sits next to the headset jack for charging docks. CUH-ZCT2U revision (2016) adds a touchpad light strip; port spec unchanged.
