New Official PS4 Peripherals Announced, Includes New DualShock 4, PS Camera and Headset

In a press release sent just now, Sony has announced a slew of new Ps4 peripherals. which includes the slightly revamped DualShock 4 that’s available in the PS4 Slim that we reported on last month. The other peripherals listed are a new PlayStation Camera, new Vertical Stand, and a new Platinum Headset.

Official specs and details from the press release can be seen below.

New Wireless Controller for PlayStation®4 (CUH-ZCT2 series)

The new Wireless Controller for PS4 (DUALSHOCK®4) allows the light from the light bar to emit on the touch pad, making a new luminous line in the same color as that of the light bar. This provides gamers with visual information, such as which character they control or health status, at a glance for more intuitive gameplay. Furthermore, the new DUALSHOCK®4 supports USB communication^*3in addition to the currently available Bluethooth® communication, allowing users to have control also via cable. The new DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of 5,980 yen, $59 USD, €59 and £54^*4.

< Wireless Controller for PlayStation®4 (DUALSHOCK®4)>
Product name		Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4)
Color		Jet Black
Product code		CUH-ZCT2 series
MSRP		JP 5,980yen (excluding tax), US$59, EU€59 and £54^*⁴
External Dimensions		Approx.161mm x 57mm x 100mm (width x height x depth) (excludes largest projection)
Weight		Approx.210g
Keys / Switches		PS button, SHARE button, OPTIONS button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), R1/L1/R2/L2 buttons, Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Touch Pad Button
Touch Pad		2 Point Touch Pad, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type
Motion Sensor		Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)
Other Features		Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker
Ports		USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack
Communication Specifications		Bluetooth® v2.1+EDR USB HID Class, USB Audio Class
Battery	Type	Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
	Voltage	DC3.65V
	Capacity	1000mAh

New PlayStation®Camera (CUH-ZEY2)

The redesigned PlayStation®Camera (PS Camera)^*3inherits all the features available on the current model, including PlayStation VR (PS VR) support^*5, and features a new compact cylindrical form. PS Camera includes a stand allowing users to easily adjust the angle of the PS Camera and set it up in their preferred location, such as on top of their TV or entertainment center. The new PS Camera will be available at a MSRP of 5,980 yen, $59 USD, €59 and £54^*4.

<PlayStation® Camera >
Product name	PlayStation®Camera
Product code	CUH-ZEY2
MSRP	JP 5,980yen (excluding tax), US$59, EU€59 and £54^*⁴
External Dimensions	Without Stand: Approx. 159mm x 28mm x 28mm (width x height x depth)
Weight	Without Stand: Approx.152g
Video Pixel	(Maximum) 1280 x 800 pixel x 2
Video Frame Rate	1280×800 pixel @ 60fps, 640×400 pixel @ 120fps, 320×192 pixel @ 240fps
Video Format	RAW, YUV (uncompressed)
Lens	Dual Lenses, F value/F2.0 fixed focus
Capture Range	30cm～∞
Field-of-View	85°
Microphone	4 Channel Microphone Array
Connection Type	PS4 dedicated connector (AUX connector)
Cable Length	Approx. 2m
Included	PlayStation®Camera x1 Stand x 1

Vertical Stand (CUH-ZST2)

The vertical stand is specifically designed for the new slimmer PS4 and PS4 Pro^*6. To bring out the best of both system designs, the stand was made with translucent material to resemble the “shadow” of the system when set vertically. Two different attachments are bundled so users can mount either the slimmer PS4 or PS4 Pro with ease. The new vertical stand will be available at a MSRP of 2,280 yen, $24 USD, €19 and £16^*4.

<Vertical Stand >
Product name	Vertical Stand
Product code	CUH-ZST2
MSRP	JP 2,280yen (excluding Tax), US$24, EU€19 and £16^*⁴
External dimensions	Approx. 295mm x 9.5mm x 116mm (width x height x depth)
Weight	Approx. 129g
Supports	CUH-2000 series, CUH-7000 series
Included	Vertical Stand for PlayStation®4×1 Attachment( CUH-2000 series) x 1 Attachment(CUH-7000 series) x 1 Mounting screw x 1

Platinum Wireless Headset

The Platinum Wireless Headset, which will be available at a MSRP of 18,000 yen, $159 USD, €179 and £129^*⁴, is a high-end gaming headset that makes games on PS4 come alive with rich and immersive audio. The headset boasts premium construction and materials for extra comfort, as well as enhanced highly positional 7.1 virtual surround sound powered by SIE’s proprietary 3D audio technology. Select PS4 games supporting 3D audio for the headset will deliver surround sound from all directions, including above and below you, for more immersive experiences. The new premium headset also features multi-position, hidden noise-cancelling microphones for clearer chat and is also compatible with PS VR and mobile devices using an included 3.5mm audio cable.

Official images of each new peripheral can be seen in the gallery below. If the PS4 Pro didn’t catch your eye, do these new peripherals do the trick? While I don’t use the Vertical Stand or find any need for it, the new one looks kind of neat, I admit.