PlayStationStick drift test and calibration guide
DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2): stick drift test and fix
CUH-ZCT2 is the second DualShock 4 revision - the one with the light bar visible through the touchpad. Mechanically the sticks are the same family as the launch model, so the drift story is identical, but DriftNo identifies the revision so the capability table you see matches the pad in your hands.
What to expect with the DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2)
How DriftNo treats this pad for DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2 stick drift: what you can test in a browser, what can be written to the controller, and when a repair is the honest answer.
In practice
Calibration over USB writes centre and range to the controller, which is what makes this worth doing on a pad you still use on a console.
Key points
- Identified separately from the launch DualShock 4 so capability reporting stays accurate.
- Same USB calibration support: centre and range saved to the pad.
- Light bar and touchpad are diagnostic read-outs only.
What works for the DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2)
Pulled from the DriftNo controller registry for DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2), so it matches what each DriftNo app offers after you connect this pad.
Computer
| Capability | Web browser | Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Stick drift test and diagnostics | Yes | Yes |
| Controller Health Score | Yes | Yes |
| Centre calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Deadzone preview | Yes | Yes |
| Calibration written to the pad | Yes | Yes |
Mobile
| Capability | Web browser | Android | iOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick drift test and diagnostics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Controller Health Score | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centre calibration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic calibration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deadzone preview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calibration written to the pad | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Guides that pair with this page
Use these next if you want the full method behind the DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2) test and fix flow.
DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2) stick drift: common questions
How do I tell which DualShock 4 revision I have?
The CUH-ZCT2 revision shows the light bar as a thin strip through the top of the touchpad. DriftNo also names the revision it detects once the controller is connected.
Does the fix stay on the controller when I unplug it?
Centre and range calibration written over USB is stored on the controller, so it travels with the pad when you move it to your console. Deadzone and curve tuning is browser-side and does not.
Does the revision change what DriftNo can fix?
No. Both revisions support the same test, score and USB calibration path. The distinction exists so the page and the app report your exact hardware rather than a generic match.
How do I know whether to calibrate or replace the stick?
Run the scan first. Stable readings with an off-centre rest point point to calibration. Noisy, inconsistent readings, or drift that returns shortly after a fix, point to a worn module - replace it, then calibrate the new one.
Related controllers
Same platform family or common upgrade path from the DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2).
Test your DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2)
Connect the controller and run a free scan. You will know in about two minutes whether this is a calibration job or a repair job.