This, however, will not prevent users from communicating with their friends in private messaging or in group chats on the PlayStation Network. Remote Play supports resolution options of 360p, 540p, and 720p (1080p is available on PS4 Pro), frame rate options of 30–60 FPS, and the DualShock 4 can be connected via USB.

Players can also use a free video editing application named ShareFactory to cut and assemble their favorite video clips and add custom music or voice commentary with green screen effects. Some coin operated arcade cabinets have connections for DualShock or DualShock 2 controllers, including Namco's Tekken 5 [11] and Konami's Winning Eleven Arcade Championship 2012. It succeeds the Sixaxis wireless controller originally released with earlier versions of the console. Sony updated the sell-through figures for the system throughout 2015: over 20 million consoles as of March 3, 2015 [update], [180] over 30 million as of November 22, 2015 [update], [181] and over 35 million by the end of 2015.The rumble feature of the DualShock is similar to that of the Japanese version of the Dual Analog Controller, a feature that was removed shortly after that controller was released. PlayStation Camera also features a four-channel microphone array, which helps reduce unwanted background noise and can be used for voice commands.

The DualSense has become a subject of a class-action lawsuit due to a perceived drift in one of the analog sticks, being litigated by the same firm that is challenging Nintendo for a similar drift issue in its Joy-Con for the Switch. Share Play allows users to invite an online friend to join their play session via streaming, even if they do not own a copy of the game. The console introduces a customizable menu interface, the "PlayStation Dynamic Menu", featuring a variety of color schemes. He explained that Sony would be countering the expected decline by focusing on "strengthen[ing] user engagement" including continued investments into new first-party games and other online services for PS4. The DualSense supports vibrotactile haptic provided by voice coil actuators integrated in the palm grips, and force feedback for the Adaptive Triggers provided by two DC rotary motors.mm audio jack, USB-C, which replaces the microUSB port on the DualShock 4, and copper pins for use with charging docks.