PlayStation controller

This article is about the original controller. For other controllers, see PlayStation § Controllers.
PlayStation controller
DeveloperSony Interactive Entertainment
ManufacturerSony
TypeGamepad
GenerationFifth
Release date3 December 1994; 29 years ago (1994-12-03)
Discontinued1997
Input
  • 10× digital buttons
    (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square, Start, Select, L1, R1, L2, R2)
  • Digital D-Pad
ConnectivityPlayStation controller port
SuccessorDual Analog Controller

The PlayStation controller is the first gamepad released by Sony Interactive Entertainment for its PlayStation home video game console. The original version (model SCPH-1010) was released alongside the PlayStation on 3 December 1994.[1]

  1. ^ Maru-Chang. "SCPH". MiragePalace. Retrieved 2010-06-30. It's the second type of controller for PlayStation. The cable became long, and the noise filter was added. Other functions are the same as SCPH-1010. 2 April 1996 for ¥2500.