Sony DualSense Wireless Controller for PlayStation 5 – Midnight Black (Open Sealed)

Description

The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller – Midnight Black is the official PlayStation 5 controller, combining precise controls with immersive features including Haptic Feedback and Dynamic Adaptive Triggers.

It features a built-in microphone, dedicated mute button, integrated speaker, 3.5mm headset jack, touchpad, motion sensing, Create button, rechargeable battery, and USB-C charging.

The Midnight Black edition uses two subtly different shades of black for a sleek dark appearance.

Brand: Sony / PlayStation
Model: DualSense Wireless Controller
Model Family: CFI-ZCT1W
Color: Midnight Black
Connection: Wireless Bluetooth / USB-C Wired
Platform: PlayStation 5 / PC / Mac / Mobile
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Adaptive Triggers: Yes
Built-In Microphone: Yes
3.5mm Headset Jack: Yes
Battery: Built-In Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Condition: Open Sealed

Key Features

• Official PlayStation DualSense Controller
• Haptic Feedback
• Dynamic Adaptive Triggers
• Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
• USB-C Wired Connectivity
• Built-In Rechargeable Battery
• Built-In Microphone
• Dedicated Microphone Mute Button
• 3.5mm Headset Jack
• Integrated Speaker
• Touchpad / Touchpad Button
• Motion Sensor
• Create Button
• Options Button
• Dual Analog Sticks
• L3 / R3 Buttons
• L1 / R1 Bumpers
• L2 / R2 Adaptive Triggers
• Light Bar
• Player Indicator
• PS Button
• Compatible with PS5
• Compatible with Supported PC Games
• Mac & Mobile Compatibility
• Midnight Black
• Open Sealed

Haptic Feedback

The DualSense replaces conventional rumble motors with:

Dual Actuators / Haptic Feedback

This technology can provide more detailed physical feedback depending on the game, allowing supported titles to simulate sensations associated with environments, impacts, weapons, movement, and other gameplay events.

Haptic Feedback

Yes

Dynamic Adaptive Triggers

The L2 and R2 triggers support:

Dynamic Adaptive Trigger Effects

Compatible PS5 games can dynamically change the force and tension felt through the triggers.

Examples can include:

• Weapon Trigger Resistance
• Bowstring Tension
• Vehicle Acceleration
• Braking Resistance
• Environmental Interactions

Feature availability depends on the individual game.

Adaptive Triggers

Yes – L2 / R2

Built-In Microphone

The DualSense includes a:

Built-In Microphone

allowing players to communicate without immediately needing a separate headset.

A dedicated:

Mute Button

allows microphone voice capture to be switched off quickly.

Microphone

Yes – Built-In

Mute Button

Yes

3.5mm Headset Jack

The controller includes a:

3.5mm Headset Jack

for connecting compatible wired gaming headsets directly to the controller.

Integrated Speaker

The DualSense includes an:

Integrated Speaker

Compatible games can reproduce selected sound effects directly through the controller for additional immersion.

Touchpad

The controller includes the signature PlayStation:

Touchpad + Touchpad Button

Supported games can use the touch-sensitive surface for gestures, controls, menus, and other gameplay functions.

Motion Sensor

The DualSense includes motion-sensing functionality that compatible games can use for motion-based controls.

Sony officially lists motion sensor support among the DualSense features available on compatible platforms and games.

Create Button

The DualSense features the:

Create Button

which builds on the Share functionality of previous PlayStation controllers.

On PS5, it can be used for supported capture and sharing functions such as gameplay screenshots and video content.

Bluetooth + USB Connectivity

The DualSense supports both wireless and wired operation.

Wireless

Bluetooth

Wired

USB-C

On compatible PCs, Sony supports connection through Bluetooth or USB cable.

USB-C Charging

The DualSense uses a:

USB Type-C Port

for charging and wired connectivity.

Charging Port

USB-C

Rechargeable

Yes

The controller can be charged from a PS5 console or compatible USB device using a suitable USB cable.

Built-In Rechargeable Battery

Sony's CFI-ZCT1W technical documentation specifies:

• Battery Type: Built-In Lithium-Ion
• Battery Capacity: 1,560mAh
• Battery Voltage: 3.65V
• Input Power Rating: 5V / 1,500mA

Replaceable AA Batteries

No

Rechargeable

Yes

PlayStation 5 Compatibility

The DualSense is primarily designed for:

PlayStation 5

Its full feature set, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, depends on support from the individual PS5 game.

PC Compatibility

Sony officially supports the DualSense on:

PC

It can connect through:

• Bluetooth
• USB Cable

Thousands of Steam games support the controller, while advanced DualSense features such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback are available only in selected compatible PC titles and may have specific connection requirements.

Mac & Mobile Compatibility

Sony also lists compatibility with:

• Mac
• Compatible Mobile Devices

The DualSense can be paired with supported Apple and other compatible devices for controller-enabled games and services such as PS Remote Play.

Midnight Black Color

The official color name is:

Midnight Black

Sony describes the design as combining:

Two subtly different shades of black.

For catalog purposes:

Color: Black / Midnight Black

Specifications

Sony's CFI-ZCT1W instruction manual specifies a built-in 1,560mAh lithium-ion battery and approximately 280g weight.

Quick Product Fields

• Connection Type: Wireless Bluetooth / Wired USB-C
• Controller Type: DualSense
• Compatible Devices: PS5 / PC / Mac / Mobile
• Analog Sticks: Standard
• Hall Effect Sticks: No
• Haptic Feedback: Yes
• Adaptive Triggers: Yes
• Microphone: Yes – Built-In
• 3.5mm Headset Jack: Yes
• Charging Port: USB-C
• Rechargeable Battery: Yes
• Color: Midnight Black

Important Hall Effect Note

The standard Sony DualSense uses:

Standard Analog Sticks

For Games World filtering:

Analog Sticks: Standard

Do not list this controller as Hall Effect or TMR.

Important PS4 Compatibility Note

The DualSense is designed primarily as a PS5 controller.

Do not advertise it as a native PS4 controller. It can be used with supported devices and Remote Play configurations, but it is not a direct replacement for the DUALSHOCK 4 for normal PS4 console operation.

Standard Package Contents

Sony's standard standalone DualSense package lists:

• 1× DualSense Wireless Controller
• Documentation / User Manual

Important USB Cable Note

A USB-C cable should not automatically be listed as included with a standalone DualSense controller.

Sony's standard standalone controller package does not list a USB cable, while certain separate PC bundles explicitly include one.

Because this unit is Open Sealed, verify the actual package contents before sale.

Important Note – Open Sealed

This product is listed as Open Sealed, meaning the original packaging has been opened.

Before publishing or sale, verify:

• Controller cosmetic condition
• Midnight Black finish
• Both analog sticks
• No abnormal stick drift
• L3 / R3 clicks
• D-Pad
• Cross / Circle / Square / Triangle buttons
• L1 / R1 buttons
• L2 / R2 Adaptive Triggers
• Haptic feedback
• Touchpad
• Touchpad click
• Motion sensor
• Built-in speaker
• Built-in microphone
• Microphone mute button
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Create button
• Options button
• PS button
• Light bar
• Player indicator
• Bluetooth pairing
• USB-C port
• Battery charging
• Battery condition
• PS5 detection
• Packaging condition
• Documentation
• Warranty details

Best For

• PlayStation 5 Gaming
• PC Gaming
• PS Remote Play
• Local Multiplayer
• Sports Games
• Racing Games
• FPS Games
• Action / Adventure Games
• Fighting Games
• Players Who Want Haptic Feedback
• Players Who Want Adaptive Triggers
• Players Who Want an Additional PS5 Controller

Why Choose the Sony DualSense Midnight Black?

• Haptic Feedback provides detailed physical responses in supported games.
• Adaptive Triggers dynamically change L2/R2 resistance in compatible titles.
• Built-in microphone provides convenient voice communication.
• 3.5mm headset jack supports compatible wired gaming headsets.
• Integrated speaker adds controller-based sound effects in supported games.
• Touchpad and motion sensing provide additional control options.
• Bluetooth + USB-C offer flexible wireless and wired connectivity.
• Built-in rechargeable battery eliminates disposable batteries.
• Official support covers PS5, PC, Mac and compatible mobile devices.
• Midnight Black provides a sleek two-tone black alternative to the original white DualSense design.