What accessories will be available at launch for the PS4 system?
In addition to the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller and PlayStation Camera, accessories available at launch will include the PS4 vertical stand, which enable owners gamers to securely place the PS4 system in the vertical position, and the DUALSHOCK 4 charging cradle, which will enable two controllers to be charged away from the PS4 system.
In addition to the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller and PlayStation Camera, accessories available at launch will include the PS4 vertical stand, which enable owners gamers to securely place the PS4 system in the vertical position, and the DUALSHOCK 4 charging cradle, which will enable two controllers to be charged away from the PS4 system.
Will PS3 peripherals such as fighting sticks and steering wheels work with the PS4 system?
Generally speaking, no. However, at launch, users will be able to use these controllers if a specific game title allows it to be used within the game. This decision is upon the game developer and will vary from game to game.
Generally speaking, no. However, at launch, users will be able to use these controllers if a specific game title allows it to be used within the game. This decision is upon the game developer and will vary from game to game.
What PS3 devices can I use with the PS4 system?
Refer to the chart below:
PS3 peripherals and commercially available products compatible with the PS4 system
| Peripherals | Connection | Compatibility | Note |
| PlayStation Move and its peripherals | Bluetooth | YES | |
| Controllers (other than PS Move) | Bluetooth | NO | |
| USB | NO | Not compatible. However, publishers may decide to enable them on a title by title basis. | |
| Headsets | Bluetooth | NO | Headsets that are currently commercially available are incompatible. |
| USB | YES | Will be compatible with system software version 1.50. * After the update, generally most commercially available USB headsets will be compatible | |
| Keyboards | Bluetooth | YES | Generally, PS4 will support Bluetooth keyboards. However, special function buttons that serve as PS3 wireless controller buttons, available on certain products such as PS3 wireless keyboard, cannot be used. These buttons include: △, □, SELECT, START, L3, L2, L1, R1, R2, R3, ×, ○, and PS button. |
| USB | YES | Generally, PS4 will support USB keyboards. However, if the keyboard incorporates special function buttons that serve as PS3 wireless controller buttons, these buttons cannot be used. | |
| Charging stand for DUALSHOCK 3 | － | NO | The connecting ports of DS4 and DS3 controllers are different. (DS3: mini USB, DS4: micro USB) |
| Mouses | Bluetooth | NO | You cannot use a mouse to navigate PS4. However, certain games may have mouse support. |
| USB | NO |
Upcoming PS4 peripherals
| Peripherals | Connection | Usable? | Note |
| Controllers | Bluetooth / USB | YES | Only Sony Computer Entertainment products and Official Licensed Products (OLP) will be compatible with the PS4 system. |
| Headsets | Bluetooth only | YES | |
| Other Peripherals | Basically, same as the above “Peripheral chart.” |
Will Wireless Stereo Headset and PULSE wireless stereo headset, which are currently sold for the PS3 system, work on the PS4 system at launch? What about other wireless headsets?
The PS4 system will support the Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset and Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset following an upcoming PS4 system software update. Existing wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection will not be supported on the PS4 system, though most existing headsets that connect via USB will be supported following PS4 system software update 1.50.
The PS4 system will support the Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset and Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset following an upcoming PS4 system software update. Existing wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection will not be supported on the PS4 system, though most existing headsets that connect via USB will be supported following PS4 system software update 1.50.
Can I use the DUALSHOCK 3 controller on the PS4 system?
No, the PS4 system does not support the DUALSHOCK 3 controller.
No, the PS4 system does not support the DUALSHOCK 3 controller.
Can I use my PS3 system’s Blu-ray remote control on the PS4 system?
No, the PS4 system does not support the Blu-ray remote control for the PS3 system.
No, the PS4 system does not support the Blu-ray remote control for the PS3 system.
Does the PS4 support the PlayStation® Move motion controller?
Yes. Developers will be able to create PS4 titles that use the PS Move controller, with Octodad and Sports Friends being two upcoming examples. However, PS3 titles that use the PS Move controller will not be supported on the PS4 system.
Yes. Developers will be able to create PS4 titles that use the PS Move controller, with Octodad and Sports Friends being two upcoming examples. However, PS3 titles that use the PS Move controller will not be supported on the PS4 system.