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Sony Playstation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller CUH ZCT2U (Renewed)
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Sony Playstation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller CUH ZCT2U (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Sony Playstation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller CUH ZCT2U: Clickable multi-touch pad adds a second input surface beyond sticks and buttons; main trade-off: renewed unit: cosmetic wear and battery health can vary versus a new controller.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For PC and console controllers, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Clickable multi-touch pad adds a second input surface beyond sticks and buttons
  • ✓ Three-LED light bar pairs with PlayStation Camera and marks each player by color
  • ✓ Built-in speaker plus stereo headset jack for audio right at the controller
  • ✓ Share button uploads clips and screenshots or starts a live stream mid-game
  • ✓ CUH-ZCT2U revision with refined analog stick and trigger feel over earlier units

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed unit: cosmetic wear and battery health can vary versus a new controller
  • ✗ No battery capacity or runtime figures given in the product listing
  • ✗ Camera-based light bar features need a PlayStation Camera, sold separately
  • ✗ Listing covers PS4 features only; confirm compatibility before using elsewhere

Manufacturer description

The feel, shape, and sensitivity of the dual analog sticks and trigger buttons have been improved to provide a greater sense of control, no matter what you play. The new LED multi-touch and clickable touch pad on the face of the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller opens up worlds of new gameplay possibilities for both newcomers and veteran gamers. The three LEDs inside the light bar & Touch Pad can generate a rainbow of colors, that combine with the PlayStation Camera, to create immersive gaming experiences. It also allows for easy player identification and screen adjustment when playing with…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Sony Playstation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller CUH ZCT2U using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Sony's controllers & gamepads lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • The feel, shape, and sensitivity of the dual analog sticks and trigger buttons have been improved to provide a greater sense of control, no matter what you play.
  • The new LED multi-touch and clickable touch pad on the face of the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller opens up worlds of new gameplay possibilities for both newcomers and veteran gamers.
  • The three LEDs inside the light bar & Touch Pad can generate a rainbow of colors, that combine with the PlayStation Camera, to create immersive gaming experiences. It also allows for easy player identification and screen adjustment when playing with friends in the same room.
  • The New DualShock 4 Wireless Controller features a built-in speaker and stereo headset jack, putting several new audio options in the player’s hands.
  • The addition of the Share button makes utilizing the social capabilities of the PlayStation 4 as easy as the push of a button. Upload gameplay videos and screenshots of your greatest accomplishments or live-stream your gameplay sessions through popular Internet streaming services, all without disturbing the game in progress.

Full Specifications

BrandSony
ColorBlack
Warranty90 days limited warranty
ManufacturerPlayStation
ItemPartNumber711719504313-cr

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