What Is The Next Jack/Port On The PS4 Controller (Dualshock 4)? [Uses And Functions ]

If you are new to the PS4 controller (Dualshock 4), you probably don’t know what the EXT port is on the controller.

Therefore, whenever you hear the term “EXT on PS4 controller ” or look at the opening on the bottom side of your Dualshock 4 controller, you might get the urge to know what this actually is.

Well, luckily, you have hit the right spot. Right in this discussion, we have explained everything that you need to know about the EXT plug/slot/port/jack on the PS4 controller.

So, pay attention and get informed right away!!

EXT Port On The PS4 Controller: What It Is

If you look carefully at your PS4 controller, you’ll find that there’s a port between the thumbstick.

And right in the area that is below the touchpad. It is a dedicated port for connecting external accessories to the Duals hock 4 controller (PS4 controller). 

Since you will be using this port for connecting “external” devices to the controller, it is termed as the EXT port. However, you should know that this looks like just the USB-C female port.

Therefore, you might think that you can use it for the same purpose that you use a USB-C port for. But, you’re wrong. It’s not a USB-C port.

To be more specific, you can use the EXT port on the PS4 controller to attach headphones, extra thumb grips, external keyboards, charging station docs, or any other accessories. 

But, remember that the EXT port is actually not a USB-C port. Therefore, you won’t be able to enjoy all the features of a USB-C port here.

EXT Jack On PS4 Controller: The Uses And Functions

Although the EXT port looks very simple, it offers diverse functions and uses. Below, let’s go over the main purposes of the EXT port:

  • Using The EXT Port For The Charging Dock:

Although you can’t connect a USB-C charger to the EXT port for charging your PS4 controller. The EXT port can most definitely be used as a connecting point for the charging dock. 

More specifically, if you use the Dualshock 4 controller very frequently and don’t want to go through the trouble of connecting a cable to it every time you use it. You can take advantage of a charging dock.

The specialty of a charging dock is that you can just keep your Dualshock 4 on the charging dock. And, as a result of that, the Dualshock 4 will get recharged on its own without the need for a cable attachment. 

Now, this charging station connects to your PS4 controller through the EXT port. Therefore, It is safe to say that the EXT port of the PS4 controller is an essential component.

  • Using The EXT Port To Connect External Keyboards:

Charging Dock

Even though you can use a software keyboard on your PS4 (through the DualShock 4 controller), using a physical keyboard is something that many people want to enjoy.

That’s why Sony has given you an option to attach an external keyboard to your PS4 controller.

But, how does the external keyboard connect to the PS4 controller? Well, it connects through the EXT port (and not through the micro USB-B port).

Now, the perk of using an external keyboard with a PS4 controller is that, with it, you can very fastly type your chat message in the chatbox.

Thanks to that, enjoying an online game with your friends becomes a much more enjoyable experience for you.

Therefore, we recommend that, if you value your gaming time, go ahead and connect an external keyboard to your PS4 controller and take advantage of the EXT port.

  • Using The EXT Port To Connect Headset, Headphones, And Microphones:

Connect External Keyboards

Although there’s a 3.5 mm headphone jack right next to the EXT port. You can also use the EXT port itself for connecting headphones, headsets, or microphones.

But, remember that the headphones or headsets that you will be connecting to the EXT port must be dedicated external headsets or headphones that are fully supported by the PS4 controller.

If that criterion is ensured, you can rest assured that your headset and headphones will perfectly work with the EXT. 

Now, for the last few years. We have observed that headphones and headsets that are compatible with the PS4 controller EXT port have become hard to come by in the market.

However, if you still want to use an external headset or headphones, you can take advantage of the 3.5 mm jack as well.

Conclusion:

The bottom line here is that Sony has provided a dedicated port in the PS4 controller known as the EXT port (“EXT” stands for “external”).

And, you can connect additional components to it and enhance the function of the PS4 controller through it.

Therefore, if you want to enjoy full-fledged fun using the Dualshock 4 controller, go ahead and use the EXT port to your advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Is the EXT port in the PS4 controller the same as a USB-C port?

No, a USB-C port and the EXT port on the PS4 controller are not the same. The main difference between them lies in the physical construction of these two types of ports.

Namely, the USB-C port has a tooth-like structure in it while the EXT port does not have anything like that.

  • Can I charge my PS4 controller faster with the EXT port?

No, unfortunately not. Although you can use the EXT port for charging your Dualshock 4 controller, there’s no evidence that supports that the dedicated charging port(micro USB-B port) charges any slower than the EXT port.

  • Does the PS4 controller have a USB-C port?

No, the Dualshock 4 controller doesn’t have a USB-C port in it. Rather, it has a micro USB-B port for charging its battery.

However, the EXT port can be used to connect additional components to the controller (which is very similar to the function of a USB-C port).