It's a bummer it covers the EXT port so I can't use my DS4 charger with it but at least it's easy to remove and put back on.
Thats exactly the one and only negative thing keeping me away from preordering this.
As i use the dual charging station, which uses the EXT port as well, i'll have to keep putting the attachment on and off my controller...
How easy is it to put on and/or remove?
Do you think either the DS4 or the attachment will have extra wear because of the constant removal?
This device is a snug fit and connecting it, while not an involving process, takes more than an instant. You have to make sure all the pieces are lined up correctly. I was worried about the same thing and just bought more than one.I understand that lol. I just have worries about the durability of it if I'm pulling it in and out so regularly.
Thanks for explaining! good to hear it might not be as big of an issue as i thought it might be.It attaches and removes really really easily, but it snug enough to not come off accidentally. It's kind of hard to explain, but it's less of a bother as I assumed it would be.
Then again, I play more games that I don't need it for than ones that do, so my gaming preferences may affect how much it inconveniences me.
I started playing Borderlands 3 again and set my left paddle to triangle and right paddle to circle. I like it! Helps me move around without having to worry about taking my right thumb off the analog stick to switch weapons.
This device is a snug fit and connecting it, while not an involving process, takes more than an instant. You have to make sure all the pieces are lined up correctly. I was worried about the same thing and just bought more than one.
Thanks! I feel like using the back buttons for replacing buttons works wonders for FPSes.Great idea!
I might have to try that as well.
Anyone played a racing game with manual gear shifts set to this device yet? I reckon it might be a perfect way for it to be used as a paddle shifter
This is pretty cool. Though the low cost and "fast charging" claims make me kind of nervous. Does anyone have any long term experience with these?for people charging through EXT port, and thus need to remove for every charge; there is a better option to charge through top micro USB with an adaptor: Playstation 4 Charger Station with 4 Micro USB Charging Dongles
Been using one for 6 months and no issue. The battery drains the same duration and in fact the charging is also the same, so I take that fast charging is equal to not so slow like some 3rd party chargers out there but almost equal to if you've charged with the original cable or Sony's own charger. I mean it certainly does not charge faster than when I was using a cable to charge and that may solve some of your concerns.This is pretty cool. Though the low cost and "fast charging" claims make me kind of nervous. Does anyone have any long term experience with these?
Same here. How many of these did they make? Pretty frustrating.Damn thing is sold out everywhere it seems. Or they ask for $50 or something, geez.
Thanks for the write up. I might order one this weekend. I finally fixed the stick drift on my second DS4 and it would be nice to have a cradle that charges without messing with the usb plug/unplug nonsense.Been using one for 6 months and no issue. The battery drains the same duration and in fact the charging is also the same, so I take that fast charging is equal to not so slow like some 3rd party chargers out there but almost equal to if you've charged with the original cable or Sony's own charger. I mean it certainly does not charge faster than when I was using a cable to charge and that may solve some of your concerns.
It really fits in the charging space very easily. This was THE problem with most of 3rd party chargers and even to some extent the original charger that Sony released since the EXT port is still in danger of breaking in each push and the plastic thing that orients for easier application that goes into the headphone jack was just a little short anyway. So in my opinion this is in fact easier to use than even Sony's own solution and much better than any 3rd party chargers out there. Coupled with this attachment that uses the EXT port, it is the best charging solution if you want to use the attachment and never remove it like me.
I also own an Xbox One X and I would love a version of this charger with one opening for DualShock and one for xbox controller and this would be an instant buy for me.
For Apex, I put d-pad Up and d-pad right on the back button attachment and it's been super worthwhile. So much easier to shield/heal and ready up grenades now. The nades is a super win as I use them more often and it barely breaks up my ability to shoot. Always on the left stick now.It still takes some time to get used to. It's useless in rocket league pretty much. But in Apex II put L3 and Square ad the back button and it takes some getting used to but it could com ein handy during firefights.
Yeah, same. I expected to hear something in the NPD threads but nothing.
Yeah I tried it with my charging station that charges by ext and now I don't like the idea of removing and readding it constantly It's enough to worry me that I'll increase the likelihood of breaking it.Thats exactly the one and only negative thing keeping me away from preordering this.
As i use the dual charging station, which uses the EXT port as well, i'll have to keep putting the attachment on and off my controller...
How easy is it to put on and/or remove?
Do you think either the DS4 or the attachment will have extra wear because of the constant removal?
excellent recommendation, super cheap too! Definitely going to try this out. I know there are some other options, but they involve charging the controller horizontally which I feel with the added weight of the back button, might make the stand fall altogether.for people charging through EXT port, and thus need to remove for every charge; there is a better option to charge through top micro USB with an adaptor: Playstation 4 Charger Station with 4 Micro USB Charging Dongles
Yeah, I bought two because I have two controllers and use them both. Once the battery is depleted, I plug it in to be charged and grab the other one off the charger. I'm trying to decide if I actually need two. Removing them and attaching them is a bit cumbersome and I'm worried if fitment will be affected if I am continuously removing and reattaching them. I'm just lazy of course too, haha.
Holy shit.For Apex, I put d-pad Up and d-pad right on the back button attachment and it's been super worthwhile. So much easier to shield/heal and ready up grenades now. The nades is a super win as I use them more often and it barely breaks up my ability to shoot. Always on the left stick now.
I have the same conundrum :(
Don't really want to have to buy two.
I ended up just keeping one and selling the other one. It's not too much of a problem to just swap out the back button attachment. I thought it was going to be a pain each time because the first time was a bit of a hassle. No regrets.
Just got mine and I can't lie the buttons are more bulky than expected, keep pressing them accidentally.
I'm gonna have to change my grip a decent amount to get used to this.
That's good to hear thanks.
Heh... I tried Triangle/Square and Circle/X first and I was like... "ok, this is nice, but I don't want to push these back buttons this much. It's not as easy as face buttons." and then it hit me that it allowed d-pad too. Those have been the bane of my Apex existence since day one because you often want to use them fast but you simply can't get to them fast enough. I'm sure it's saving me time and making my play better.
What buttons did you map?I started playing GoW again and it makes combat so much better!
Bought it. Thanks.for people charging through EXT port, and thus need to remove for every charge; there is a better option to charge through top micro USB with an adaptor: Playstation 4 Charger Station with 4 Micro USB Charging Dongles
I mapped `L2 and triangle makes throwing the axe so much easier.