DIY Dualsense Back Button Mod

[stryke]

Just sort of a PSA for those really eager for Dualsense back buttons since the Dualshock 4 back button attachment is non compatible and Sony doesn't offer anything else currently.
It's made by extremerate who do a lot of custom controllers and mods. Costs US$40.

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The process is very simple and is well explained in the video below.

Soldering is only required if you want to be able to remap touch, R3 and L3. I've done soldering on mine and even then it's pretty simple.




Other downsides: Doesn't fit in the official charging cradle, no profiles, only 2 buttons (although 2 buttons has been ideal for me).

Here's how my Dualsense looks. Very clicky with satisfying feedback.

Extremerate does provide premade modded Dualsense through a different brand called Hexgaming but they charge a HUGE premium ($290).

 

[Evolved1]

Can you easily remap, or are your button choices permanent?

 

[Fisty]

Thankfully all the games I need the attachment for have been PS4 games, but Sony really needs to get in gear on the back button attachment for Dualsense.

 

[RockmanBN]

Can you easily remap, or are your button choices permanent?

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Says you can remap L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3, X, Square, Triangle, Circle, Dpad (up, right, down, left), and touchpad.

 

[stryke]

Can you easily remap, or are your button choices permanent?

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It's all reprogrammable, nothing is permanently set. You can see it in action towards the end of the video.

 

[Evolved1]

It's all reprogrammable, nothing is permanently set. You can see it in action towards the end of the video.

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Okay, thanks. I'll watch the video.

 

[jwk94]

That thing looks nice, but christ at the price. Might as well get an Intellivision Amico.

 

[8byte]

It's still wild to me that Sony was willing to put a touch pad on the back of the Vita, but won't put paddles on their controllers 😂

 

[WhoaIsThatMars]

That thing looks nice, but christ at the price. Might as well get an Intellivision Amico.

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the kit is $40

 

[jerf]

I almost bought one, but they say in the comments that they are already working on a 4 button version so I'll wait for that.

 

[jwk94]

the kit is $40

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Oh I meant the pre built

 

[Lemony1984]

L3/R3 are my default remap buttons and my soldering skills probably aren't up to the task. Cool though.

 

[TheRed]

I got one of these, I didn't even do the soldering part yet and it's still well worth it. It made finishing up Ratchet and Clank a blast, had dodging and jumping on them so I could freely aim while doing every movement.

I really don't like playing without paddles for years now and it's one reason I still mostly get games on PC, because I can use them and gyro aiming in any game I want. I was convinced the new consoles would come with at least two back buttons as default and that's one of my biggest disappointments but with attachments like this it's not too bad and not overly expensive so I'm happier.
What I tried of Returnal with them felt fantastic too, too bad I already played the hell out of that game before getting this.

I recommend this too for anyone that wants some more control options to improve your game and enjoyment. Only downside is not being able to use on my charging dock but I have 2 controllers so it's okay I'll just keep one of them as my "Elite" style controller.

 

[KaiPow]

I have the HexGaming controller for review and do like the rear paddles on it. Not quite as comfortable as Sony's DS4 accessory but they seem quite responsive for competitive shooters.

 

[Decarb]

Finally I can play Doom Eternal on PS5.

 

[Xiofire]

Oh wow might need to pi--

"Requires soldering for R3/L3"

Welp.

 

[MrBob]

My paddles are always for r3/l3 as well. This looks great for sure, but don't want to take my controller apart and solder hah. Hopefully a simpler solution comes because this is a great idea. I definitely want an attachment for PS5 controller.

 

[SamuelBeckwit]

I'd rather pay more money for a pro controller with paddles. Just pay to license the copyright. The attachment on PS4 was very well made, but felt like uncomfortable bulk. I used it for two matches of Apex and threw it away when I moved.