USB Cable

Description

Sony’s official 2.8‑meter USB 2.0 cable for the PlayStation 3, designed primarily for charging and connecting controllers. It was sold as a standalone accessory, longer than the standard cable bundled with the console, and offered the convenience of playing while charging even at a distance from the system.
Sony included product codes for many of its PS3 accessories:

• CECH‑ZUC1 — USB Cable
• CECH‑ZED1 — HDMI Cable
• CECH‑ZHS1 — Bluetooth Headset
• CECH‑ZVS1 — Soundbar
• CECH‑ZRC1 — Blu‑ray Disc Remote Control
• CECH‑ZNR1 — Memory Card Adapter
• CECH‑ZCM1 — PlayStation Eye Camera
• CECH‑ZBT1 — Bluetooth Earpiece

The CECH‑ZUC1 cable was part of Sony’s line of PS3 peripherals. It connects the Sixaxis or DualShock 3 controllers to the console via USB, allowing both charging and wired play. At 2.8 meters (about 9 feet), it was significantly longer than the default cable, which made it especially useful for setups with large TVs or living rooms where the console was placed far from the seating area. Reviews at the time noted that the length was its biggest advantage, giving players freedom to continue gaming while charging without being tethered to the console at close range.
Like many official accessories, the CECH‑ZUC1 carried the reassurance of being a Sony‑branded product, with consistent build quality compared to third‑party cables. However, some users reported that the connector could feel fragile or prone to loosening, and the cable itself was relatively stiff, which made it bulkier to store. Despite these minor criticisms, it was generally considered a reliable and practical accessory, especially for those who wanted to avoid interruptions during long play sessions.
A small but useful part of the PS3 ecosystem that solved a practical problem of controller battery life and distance. Collectors of PlayStation hardware often note it as one of the official accessories that rounded out Sony’s approach to supporting the console with branded cables and connectors.