DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment - PlayStation 4

I got a $10 discount from Amazon for pre-ordering the back button attachment. However I would have bought it for $30 as well.Although I wish Sony had an equivalent of the Xbox elite controller, the back button, for the price, does a fine job. There are 3 different programmable modes for the back buttons and it's very easy to configure. The buttons themselves have good tactile feedback and have enough resistance to prevent accidental presses.Initially I was disappointed in the purchase because it made the controller feel awkward. However, in a couple of days I got used to the new grip. I've configured the buttons to operate as the X, O buttons and have noticed a substantial improvement in my movement speed and crouch/jump controls in Modern Warfare.If you are the kind of person who normally places their index fingers on the triggers, the back buttons can also serve as useful R1 and R2 buttons.The only drawbacks of the back buttons are that the installation process is a little awkward. I kept worrying that I would break the 3.5 mm jack while installing them. I also wish that they came with 2 additional buttons so I could program the triangle and square as well. I would have been willing to pay more but understand that others might not feel the same way.

This is an amazing little attachment! But just to be clear, it does not add extra buttons. It simply let's you map 2 already existing buttons onto the buttons of this attachment, like the directional buttons which are often used in games and force you to take your fingers off of the joystick. I was a little skeptical at first, but it fits into my hands as I'm holding the controller pretty naturally. I usually hold my controller in 1 of 3 slightly different ways and they're all more or less useful or made redundant using this device. You can set up to 3 profiles, which means by double clicking the center button/screen on the device, you can switch between pre-set button configurations. You can also delete these profiles if you only want to use 1 or 2 configurations.As a side note, I use the GameFreak controller grips for my controller. It did look as if this device would fit perfectly with them, but I ended up having to unwrap and cut off and small section in the back of each side. The attachment has a weird way of being connected to the PS4 controller and the male ports on the attachment are actually designed to flip back up into its default position if pressure isn't being applied to hold it down. After unwrapping my controller, it was still somewhat hard to connect the device. It fits snugly and firmly to the controller once connected though. I'd definitely recommend this device to any serious gamer! I can't believe I haven't heard about it until now!

While it does add a small bit of weight, it is a great attachment for the controller. Been using it for a couple months now and it helps me a lot in games like COD and DBD, making my movements much smoother since I don't have to always take my hand off the right analog stick.In terms of feel, it honestly feels just right. It's not hard to press the buttons but it is an adjustment at first as I did find myself accidentally clicking the paddles for a week or two but I got used to it afterwards. After a while, it just becomes a piece of the controller that you hardly realize is a separate attachment. To change what button the paddles are mapped to is super simple and I never found myself accidentally changing the button mapping.Overall, I would say if you play shooters or games with heavy combos, then you will definitely find this a great buy. RPGs not so much. Good to have regardless though.

This is a good device. Im going to cover everything I liked and disliked about it.First of all, the thing is well made. It feels sturdy enough, and it feels like it will last a long time. Honestly I didnt expect less for a 30 dollar attachment, and it delivered.The little screen and the customization is on point. Its extremely easy to set your buttons, the screen is bright enough and overall I feel like it consumes very little battery. Very intuitive.Other not-so good things are that it feels different of course, and it takes time to get used to it. At first I felt like my fingers were spread all over the controller, and my wrist was a little sore, but eventually you get used to it.For actual gaming, Id say it is very responsive and I like the tactile feedback the buttons give. They are clicky, and can be pressed quite quickly.Probably the thing I didnt like the most, was the installation. I know, it looks very straightfoward, but it took me some 15 minutes to finally set in on position. I felt like I was going to break something because I had to apply some considerable pressure. I made several attempts and many times I decided to reverse. Just be careful, I feel it would be easy to break something if you are not careful.Overall I give it a 4. Probably leaning towards 4.5. Nicely made and works as inteded.