Reviews are out for the accessory and they seem.... very positive!
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DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment review thread
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Impressions seem pretty positive
https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/14/dualshock-4s-back-button-attachment-is-comfortable-and-capable/
https://www.digitaltrends.com/game-reviews/ps4-dualshock-back-button-attachment-review/
https://www.polygon.com/reviews/202...k-4-back-button-attachment-review-playstation
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/...utton-attachment-review-gaming-pro-controller
No Meta score? Boo /s
Honestly, I like how flexible this seems. If the PS5 controller is compatabile with this (it probably is) then I'll definitely pick one up though I really do hope for a native solution, some extra buttons would be nice.
The SCUF controllers have Sax buttons on the side, could be interesting to see something like that.
Honestly, I like how flexible this seems. If the PS5 controller is compatabile with this (it probably is) then I'll definitely pick one up though I really do hope for a native solution, some extra buttons would be nice.
The SCUF controllers have Sax buttons on the side, could be interesting to see something like that.
How clicky are they? Do they have a good feel when pressing them?
Hmm, seems like it'd be a good, cheap investment for people who play shooters and don't want to drop $140+ for something like a SCUF controller.
?? If they are in the DS5 out of the box, this gives the DS4 the ability to be used with the PS5 and not miss a step.
I just needed to know they worked comfortably, and it seems like they do. $30 to never press L3 and R3 again is worth it.
Is there a real release date yet? Target, BB, GS, and Amazon all have different dates.
Those are the easiest buttons to press and you don't have to take your hands off the sticks to do it.
Those are the easiest buttons to press and you don't have to take your hands off the sticks to do it.
how durable does it feel? Are we talking six months to a year with no problems or more with average use
Can't help but admire how smart Sony is.
As crossplay becomes more standard with the big multiplayer FPS games, a cheap paddle accessory or inbuilt paddles with the DS5 will keep PlayStation a popular destination for FPS gamers.
Seems much more pragmatic than keeping paddles for an 'elite' controller
As crossplay becomes more standard with the big multiplayer FPS games, a cheap paddle accessory or inbuilt paddles with the DS5 will keep PlayStation a popular destination for FPS gamers.
Seems much more pragmatic than keeping paddles for an 'elite' controller
Very clicky. More clicky than the standard shoulder buttons, which I like.
It seems fine. I can feel the spring action in the buttons, which worries me. But my hunch is it should last.
No. OLED is on the back. Wouldn't be great.
There's a lot more that goes into the elite controller than just paddles. I only use the paddles for a few games but bought an adapter just to be able to use it on PS4 too. This is a great accessory from Sony though, i'll probably pick one up.
Reviews sound good. I pre-ordered one of of these out of curiosity because the price was right.
The reviews mention that adding the screen for configuration on the back of the controller was a good idea: it lets any platform that uses the DS4 to work with the new features. For me that will be the PC and the Switch, so this is a pretty big win.
Also: I have a tendency to wear out DS4 controllers: this feature should help in two ways:
One, less L3 R3 clicking because I can map those buttons to the new paddles.
Two, If I break another controller I can just move the attachment over to the new controller.
I'm sure it's coming, but this lets me use the new feature now, without waiting for the PS5 launch.
The reviews mention that adding the screen for configuration on the back of the controller was a good idea: it lets any platform that uses the DS4 to work with the new features. For me that will be the PC and the Switch, so this is a pretty big win.
Also: I have a tendency to wear out DS4 controllers: this feature should help in two ways:
One, less L3 R3 clicking because I can map those buttons to the new paddles.
Two, If I break another controller I can just move the attachment over to the new controller.
I'm sure it's coming, but this lets me use the new feature now, without waiting for the PS5 launch.
I want one, but I honestly don't know how I'd even use it or in what scenario. Meaning I probably don't need it as mentioned above. But, I'll buy one anyway...
I can't press them. I often have to give up buttons for lock on or sprinting.
Pre-ordered, reviews look good! Now just gotta figure out what I'm actually gonna program to em. Sprint and crouch, I'm thinking.
Glad to see this. Holding L3 to sprint on MW fucked up my last Dualshock. Really happy to see L3 can be reassigned on this attachment. Day one.I was worried it wasn't going to allow you to map L3/R3 like some of the plug-and-play 3rd party offerings, but looks like you can:
They feel horribly awkward and can very easily be pressed inadvertently. Joystick buttons are the fucking worst
Definitely going to order this attachment once it becomes available here. Can't wait to try them out in Cod MW.
It really depends on the game. If it's just to bring up a map or something, I don't mind them. But for something critical like sprinting or targeting? They suck.
I've already pre-ordered two of these.
Is the attachment easy to remove? When you remove it, does it remember your settings? I have a two controller rotation. I'd prefer to only buy one attachment and swap it out.
I want one. Any chance they could be remapped as additional buttons on Steam? Like say, having the shoulder buttons behave as they normally do and having the paddles be mapped to say something else? Kind of like the Steam Controller?
(Even without this I'm still definitely getting this. Looks amazing.)
(Even without this I'm still definitely getting this. Looks amazing.)
I just wish it was possible to comfortably fit in 4 paddles. Moving all face buttons to paddles comfortably is the entire purpose of back paddles IMO.
Typical shooters have jump, crouch, reload, and swap weapons mapped to buttons which take you out of the maneuverability.
Typical shooters have jump, crouch, reload, and swap weapons mapped to buttons which take you out of the maneuverability.
Will be buying one, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how the fuck GAME got this as an exclusive for the UK.
You'll never go back to no paddles. For example Gravity Rush 2 is like a different game (so many games are) having full camera control while comfortably using your abilities.
Also I still much prefer a fight stick but I can see this making regular dualshocks more playable for fighting games.
It's reasons like this that make me scratch my head when people say back paddles are not necessary. It adds way too much convenience and opens up games wonderfully.