What is DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller’s battery life?
DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s battery life is similar to that of DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller.
DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s battery life is similar to that of DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller.
How long will it take to charge DUALSHOCK 4 controller?
It will take about two hours to fully charge DUALSHOCK 4 controller whether you connect it to a PS4 system or use a charging station.
It will take about two hours to fully charge DUALSHOCK 4 controller whether you connect it to a PS4 system or use a charging station.
How can users charge a DUALSHOCK 4 controller? Does the PS4 system include a charge cable?
Users can charge the DUALSHOCK 4 controller on their PS4 system whether the system is active or in standby mode using the micro USB charge cable that is bundled with the PS4 system. For convenience, universal chargers that support micro USB and the Dedicated Charging Port (DCP) specification can be used to charge the DUALSHOCK 4 controller. Dedicated charging stations will also be available.
Users can charge the DUALSHOCK 4 controller on their PS4 system whether the system is active or in standby mode using the micro USB charge cable that is bundled with the PS4 system. For convenience, universal chargers that support micro USB and the Dedicated Charging Port (DCP) specification can be used to charge the DUALSHOCK 4 controller. Dedicated charging stations will also be available.
Is it possible to charge a DUALSHOCK 4 controller via my PS4 system when I’m not playing?
Yes, you can charge DUALSHOCK 4 controllers when the PS4 system is in stand-by mode. However PS4 users in Europe will need to change the setting of their PS4 systems to do so. In Europe, users will need to navigate to Settings, then Power Save Settings, and enable the Supply Power from USB Ports option.
Yes, you can charge DUALSHOCK 4 controllers when the PS4 system is in stand-by mode. However PS4 users in Europe will need to change the setting of their PS4 systems to do so. In Europe, users will need to navigate to Settings, then Power Save Settings, and enable the Supply Power from USB Ports option.
How many DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers can I connect to my PS4 system at one time?
The PS4 system supports up to four DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers at one time.
The PS4 system supports up to four DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers at one time.
How do I sync a DUALSHOCK 4 controller to my PS4 system?
To pair your DUALSHOCK 4 controller, you’ll connect it to your PS4 system via one of the front USB ports, just like on the PS3 system.
To pair your DUALSHOCK 4 controller, you’ll connect it to your PS4 system via one of the front USB ports, just like on the PS3 system.
Can the auxiliary port on the rear side of the PS4 system be used for anything else besides PlayStation Camera?
No, the function of this port is to enable the use of PlayStation Camera.
No, the function of this port is to enable the use of PlayStation Camera.
How does the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s integrated touch pad work?
The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s capacitive touch pad supports drag and drop, flicking, and multi-touch input. The touch pad is also clickable. Developers will choose how these features are used, if at all. In the example of Killzone: Shadow Fall, the touchpad is used to assign different commands to the player’s OWL drone in the single-player campaign.
What can users do with the light bar incorporated into the DUALSHOCK 4 controller?
For developers that choose to support it, the light bar is an immersive and versatile addition to the DUALSHOCK 4 controller. In games such as Killzone: Shadow Fall, the light bar can help communicate status information to the player, changing colors when health runs low. In other games, the light bar’s color can reflect the game’s narrative and much more. Also, when used in connection with PlayStation Camera, the game can detect and track the position of the DUALSHOCK 4 controller. DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s light bar is limited only by the imagination of game developers.
The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s capacitive touch pad supports drag and drop, flicking, and multi-touch input. The touch pad is also clickable. Developers will choose how these features are used, if at all. In the example of Killzone: Shadow Fall, the touchpad is used to assign different commands to the player’s OWL drone in the single-player campaign.
What can users do with the light bar incorporated into the DUALSHOCK 4 controller?
For developers that choose to support it, the light bar is an immersive and versatile addition to the DUALSHOCK 4 controller. In games such as Killzone: Shadow Fall, the light bar can help communicate status information to the player, changing colors when health runs low. In other games, the light bar’s color can reflect the game’s narrative and much more. Also, when used in connection with PlayStation Camera, the game can detect and track the position of the DUALSHOCK 4 controller. DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s light bar is limited only by the imagination of game developers.
Can users switch the light bar off and on?
No. The light bar also serves as an indication of whether the DUALSHOCK 4 controller is turned on. Across different games, the color and brightness of the light bar on the DUALSHOCK 4 controller can be adjusted by game developers, but it cannot be completely switched off.
No. The light bar also serves as an indication of whether the DUALSHOCK 4 controller is turned on. Across different games, the color and brightness of the light bar on the DUALSHOCK 4 controller can be adjusted by game developers, but it cannot be completely switched off.
Does the PS4 system come with a headset?
Yes, the PS4 system comes with the Mono headset to enable out-of-the-box voice chat for online games and optional voice commands for PS4 system functions. PlayStation Camera, sold separately for €59.99 / £54.99 (RRP), will also support voice chat and voice commands for the PS4 system.
Yes, the PS4 system comes with the Mono headset to enable out-of-the-box voice chat for online games and optional voice commands for PS4 system functions. PlayStation Camera, sold separately for €59.99 / £54.99 (RRP), will also support voice chat and voice commands for the PS4 system.
Will the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s 3.5mm headset jack support other headsets or headphones?
The PS Vita system’s headset is fully supported. Some other third-party headsets may support basic audio and chat functionality on the PS4 system, but Sony Computer Entertainment cannot guarantee it.
The PS Vita system’s headset is fully supported. Some other third-party headsets may support basic audio and chat functionality on the PS4 system, but Sony Computer Entertainment cannot guarantee it.
Is it possible to output all game audio through DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s 3.5mm headset jack?
Yes, you can select the Output to Headsets option to either ‘Chat Audio’ or “All Audio.”
Yes, you can select the Output to Headsets option to either ‘Chat Audio’ or “All Audio.”
Can PS3 and PS4 users voice chat, or video chat together?
PS3 and PS4 users will be able to communicate with each other use text messages, but not video or voice chat.
PS3 and PS4 users will be able to communicate with each other use text messages, but not video or voice chat.
For cross-game Party Chat, how many players will the PS4 system support?
As with the PS Vita system, the PS4 system will support up to eight users for cross-game Party Chat. The Party Chat feature works across both PS4 and PS Vita platforms.
As with the PS Vita system, the PS4 system will support up to eight users for cross-game Party Chat. The Party Chat feature works across both PS4 and PS Vita platforms.
Can PS4 users send voice messages to each other?
Yes, PS4 users will be able to record voice messages up to 15 seconds long and send them to friends for later listening.
Yes, PS4 users will be able to record voice messages up to 15 seconds long and send them to friends for later listening.
What impact will the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s integrated speaker have on gameplay?
The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s integrated speaker lets inventive game developers immerse players more fully in the game world. In the example of Killzone: Shadow Fall, audio diaries collected in the campaign mode will be broadcast though the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s integrated speaker. We anticipate that developers will devise other interesting ways to use this feature.
Has the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s internal motion sensor been upgraded since the DUALSHOCK 3 controller?
Yes, the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s upgraded SIXAXIS® motion sensor is noticeably more responsive compared to the DUALSHOCK 3 controller in supported titles. For example, the PS4 edition of Flower features more responsive motion controls, enabling players to more easily guide flower petals. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s SIXAXIS motion sensor is even precise enough for text input. In this optional mode, PS4 users can “point” at different letters using the DUALSHOCK 4 controller to form words.
Yes, the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s upgraded SIXAXIS® motion sensor is noticeably more responsive compared to the DUALSHOCK 3 controller in supported titles. For example, the PS4 edition of Flower features more responsive motion controls, enabling players to more easily guide flower petals. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s SIXAXIS motion sensor is even precise enough for text input. In this optional mode, PS4 users can “point” at different letters using the DUALSHOCK 4 controller to form words.
I’ve heard the DUALSHOCK 4 controller features “enhanced rumble.” What does that mean? What’s the benefit?
The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s multiple vibration motors give PS4 games a greater degree of expression and immersion.
The DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s multiple vibration motors give PS4 games a greater degree of expression and immersion.
I’ve heard that the DUALSHOCK 4 controller features less “latency” than other controllers. What does this mean?
All wireless devices experience some form of latency, a tiny delay between, say, pushing a button and seeing an action performed onscreen. Thanks to new technology and hardware optimizations, the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s wireless connectivity experiences less latency overall than the PS3 system’s DUALSHOCK 3 controller.
All wireless devices experience some form of latency, a tiny delay between, say, pushing a button and seeing an action performed onscreen. Thanks to new technology and hardware optimizations, the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s wireless connectivity experiences less latency overall than the PS3 system’s DUALSHOCK 3 controller.
Can the DUALSHOCK 4 controller connect to a PC?
Yes, you can connect a DUALSHOCK 4 controller to your PC using USB, and it will support basic functions. In regards to the DUALSHOCK 4 controller supporting full compatibility for playing PC games, there are no details to share at this time.
Yes, you can connect a DUALSHOCK 4 controller to your PC using USB, and it will support basic functions. In regards to the DUALSHOCK 4 controller supporting full compatibility for playing PC games, there are no details to share at this time.
What colored versions of the DUALSHOCK 4 controllers will there be?
Yes DUALSHOCK 4 controllers in “Magma Red” and “Wave Blue” will be available at launch across PAL from 29th November North America after the PS4 system launches.
Yes DUALSHOCK 4 controllers in “Magma Red” and “Wave Blue” will be available at launch across PAL from 29th November North America after the PS4 system launches.