-
Ever wanted an RSS feed of all your favorite gaming news sites? Go check out our new Gaming Headlines feed! Read more about it here.
-
We have made minor adjustments to how the search bar works on ResetEra. You can read about the changes here.
DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment review thread
- Thread starter modiz
- Start date
some did, went to 2, neither were on shelves, and when I asked for them to look in the back they told me they couldnt sell them yet
I called my Walmart again before I gave up for the day and I guess they were allowed to put them out now. I just got back with one and it seems really well designed. The bottom placement is FAR better than the Strike Pack.
Brickseek shows $25, app shows $25, checkout for pickup shows $30
Odd. Hopefully they don't give me any lip about price matching their own site.
It sounds like they caught on and were told to take them off the floor.
Ah, so it doesn't add a button, it just lets you map any button to it? Interesting.
Also, does that screen not seem overly large?
Also, does that screen not seem overly large?
Damn, I never thought about this and PC compatibility. If I get one tomorrow I'll post my results.
I have a feeling if the DS5 comes with back buttons, they will be extra buttons, but only for PS5 games.
Should ring up as around $25. That's what they came up for at the Walmart I went to. Georgia if that helps.
Best of luck!
This is great specially for sprinting and aiming in shootersI 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:
Any idea if you can map 2 buttons on one?
Praise Wario64! Got mine from Walmart as well, $25 as well. No need to anything, I just ask for it and payed for it.
Thanks for the info buddy!
Agree that 4 buttons would be ideal but I'll take what I can get.
they are officially available at target now. Still not sure why walmart and best buy still say they are preorder tho
Confirming they will happily sell them to you now at Target. They didn't have them on the floor but when I asked for 2 of them the guy said 'oh yeah we have those in the back' and brought them out out for me. $29.99 each.
Worth noting that my Target only had 4, and the giant Walmart I went to yesterday also only had 4 according to their inventory system (but the guy couldn't find them in the back supposedly to sell them to me). My guess is that these aren't going to be easy to find once the initial allocation sells out since each store is getting so few.
As for the item itself I'm really impressed with it. Installation is a little tricky but once it's on it's rock solid. I've never used an Elite controller but while I'm sure the Elite is better the enormous difference in price for a portion of its key capability (2 paddles instead of 4) is pretty hard to ignore. No brainer at this price point, particularly if you can get it for $25 at WalMart.
Programming is quick and easy and it works great. L3 and R3 are definitely programmable to the buttons, as are up down left and right d-pad directions. There are some cool possibilities here.
I just played some Bloodstained with the left back button mapped to triangle and the right back button mapped to R1. Made it a lot of fun to fly around with the accelerator and use the triangle-button-bound shard whenever without moving my hands. I can see this helping a lot of PS4 speedrunners to improve times or at least compete with PC folks a bit better.
I'm also interested to see if PS4 games can register both left and right or up and down at the same time as a result of this. If so it could make for some interesting glitches to become possible in a number of games...
Worth noting that my Target only had 4, and the giant Walmart I went to yesterday also only had 4 according to their inventory system (but the guy couldn't find them in the back supposedly to sell them to me). My guess is that these aren't going to be easy to find once the initial allocation sells out since each store is getting so few.
As for the item itself I'm really impressed with it. Installation is a little tricky but once it's on it's rock solid. I've never used an Elite controller but while I'm sure the Elite is better the enormous difference in price for a portion of its key capability (2 paddles instead of 4) is pretty hard to ignore. No brainer at this price point, particularly if you can get it for $25 at WalMart.
Programming is quick and easy and it works great. L3 and R3 are definitely programmable to the buttons, as are up down left and right d-pad directions. There are some cool possibilities here.
I just played some Bloodstained with the left back button mapped to triangle and the right back button mapped to R1. Made it a lot of fun to fly around with the accelerator and use the triangle-button-bound shard whenever without moving my hands. I can see this helping a lot of PS4 speedrunners to improve times or at least compete with PC folks a bit better.
I'm also interested to see if PS4 games can register both left and right or up and down at the same time as a result of this. If so it could make for some interesting glitches to become possible in a number of games...
Here are my impressions so far.
I like it a lot! Installation is easy: Just snap it into your DualShock 4 while it's powered off. It fits snugly and feels very secure; no wiggle or give.
It adds a little bit of bulk and heft to the controller. It's a noticeable amount of additional weight, but not enough to be uncomfortable or anything like that.
It will potentially change your grip of the controller a little bit. For people that only keep your two index fingers up top for L1/L2/R1/R2, your middle fingers will fall naturally onto the back buttons. For people that keep both index and middle fingers up top for L1/L2/R1/R2 (this is how I grip), your ring fingers will fall naturally onto the back buttons.
The action for pressing the back buttons is more like moving whatever fingers you have on them outwards, not upwards (towards the top of the controller). The buttons are clicky and have a nice action and very short travel on them. They're resistant enough to prevent most accidental clicks I would think, but you will probably hit them accidentally for a bit while you learn how to use them.
Programming the buttons is easy and intuitive. Click the screen/circle on the back to show your current profile. Hold the button down to edit the current profile, then press the back buttons to cycle through the available assignments (you can also hold the back buttons down to scroll through the available assignments). Double-press to switch profiles; the devices supports up to 3 profiles.
One thing to keep in mind is that the left and right sides are swapped when looking at the back of the controller. Might seem obvious, but I originally set up my buttons backwards because I didn't think it through, and then noticed it immediately when I held the controller normally and pressed the back buttons. lol
These are all of the 16 available assignments (listed in the order they cycle on the device):
The main thing I've used this for so far is Horizon Zero Dawn, which I was almost done playing before I got the device. I set my back buttons to heal (Up on d-pad) on the left and dodge/roll (Circle) on the right, so I can perform those actions while in the middle of combat and without having to take my thumbs off the sticks. It works great! I feel like I have much more mobility and control, after I got past the first few awkward minutes of trying to remember they were there and basically learning how to use them. I can see these being very useful in any 3D action game and any shooters. I'm curious and excited to see what other applications I can find for it in other genres.
Overall, I like it a lot and I think the price is very reasonable to get this feature without needing to upgrade to a much more expensive "pro" controller. I got it at Walmart for $25 and it's totally worth it. I'm excited to see if this feature is built into the DualShock 5!
I like it a lot! Installation is easy: Just snap it into your DualShock 4 while it's powered off. It fits snugly and feels very secure; no wiggle or give.
It adds a little bit of bulk and heft to the controller. It's a noticeable amount of additional weight, but not enough to be uncomfortable or anything like that.
It will potentially change your grip of the controller a little bit. For people that only keep your two index fingers up top for L1/L2/R1/R2, your middle fingers will fall naturally onto the back buttons. For people that keep both index and middle fingers up top for L1/L2/R1/R2 (this is how I grip), your ring fingers will fall naturally onto the back buttons.
The action for pressing the back buttons is more like moving whatever fingers you have on them outwards, not upwards (towards the top of the controller). The buttons are clicky and have a nice action and very short travel on them. They're resistant enough to prevent most accidental clicks I would think, but you will probably hit them accidentally for a bit while you learn how to use them.
Programming the buttons is easy and intuitive. Click the screen/circle on the back to show your current profile. Hold the button down to edit the current profile, then press the back buttons to cycle through the available assignments (you can also hold the back buttons down to scroll through the available assignments). Double-press to switch profiles; the devices supports up to 3 profiles.
One thing to keep in mind is that the left and right sides are swapped when looking at the back of the controller. Might seem obvious, but I originally set up my buttons backwards because I didn't think it through, and then noticed it immediately when I held the controller normally and pressed the back buttons. lol
These are all of the 16 available assignments (listed in the order they cycle on the device):
- Triangle, Circle, X (Cross), Square
- Up, Right, Down, Left on the d-pad
- L1, R1, L2, R2, L3, R3
- Options
- No assignment
The main thing I've used this for so far is Horizon Zero Dawn, which I was almost done playing before I got the device. I set my back buttons to heal (Up on d-pad) on the left and dodge/roll (Circle) on the right, so I can perform those actions while in the middle of combat and without having to take my thumbs off the sticks. It works great! I feel like I have much more mobility and control, after I got past the first few awkward minutes of trying to remember they were there and basically learning how to use them. I can see these being very useful in any 3D action game and any shooters. I'm curious and excited to see what other applications I can find for it in other genres.
Overall, I like it a lot and I think the price is very reasonable to get this feature without needing to upgrade to a much more expensive "pro" controller. I got it at Walmart for $25 and it's totally worth it. I'm excited to see if this feature is built into the DualShock 5!
Walmart.com says they're going to ship on Sun Jan 26th, which makes no sense. I cancelled there and have it coming from Target.com on Wednesday. Previously Target had my first order on backorder, so I switched to Walmart. What a mess.
Went to a Target yesterday and found one, but they wouldn't sell it as it rang up as a preorder. Early this morning I placed an order for store pickup and got it this afternoon - by then, all the Targets around me that listed as "in stock" this morning were sold out, so it seems like either only a very few were provided to each store or it was a very hot item.
All around, the confusion/inconsistency around release dates and availability of the product is pretty awful. Sony generally has a solid distribution pipeline for accessories so I'm not sure what's up here.
In terms of how it actually performs, I agree with a lot of what's been written here already. Works well, it's comfortable, feels sturdy, using it is intuitive, and mapping L3/R3 felt great in Borderlands. Very glad they released this - just wish distribution was better and it sorts itself out in a few days/weeks so everyone who wants one has a chance to get one without frustration.
All around, the confusion/inconsistency around release dates and availability of the product is pretty awful. Sony generally has a solid distribution pipeline for accessories so I'm not sure what's up here.
In terms of how it actually performs, I agree with a lot of what's been written here already. Works well, it's comfortable, feels sturdy, using it is intuitive, and mapping L3/R3 felt great in Borderlands. Very glad they released this - just wish distribution was better and it sorts itself out in a few days/weeks so everyone who wants one has a chance to get one without frustration.
Got 2 at my Target.
They're very nicely tactile, it's a very good click action, but I'm finding that they definitely disrupt the ergonomics of the controller a lot, and I'm one of the strange people that finds the Dual Shock 4 to be the most comfortable by default. Had to give my fingers a good stretch after playing about 30 minutes of CODMW.
They do the trick nicely but I still find the Xbox Elite 2 controller to be far and away better in terms of where the paddles rest, though I like the tactile feedback of these more.
They're very nicely tactile, it's a very good click action, but I'm finding that they definitely disrupt the ergonomics of the controller a lot, and I'm one of the strange people that finds the Dual Shock 4 to be the most comfortable by default. Had to give my fingers a good stretch after playing about 30 minutes of CODMW.
They do the trick nicely but I still find the Xbox Elite 2 controller to be far and away better in terms of where the paddles rest, though I like the tactile feedback of these more.
How hard is it to switch between controllers each time the charge runs out?
Yank it off and plug it back into another controller. 15 seconds if.
I understand that lol. I just have worries about the durability of it if I'm pulling it in and out so regularly.
how would anyone here be able to answer you beyond what he said lol
Brickseek said my Wal-Mart had them in-stock but I ran over there and they had nothing. There are a few Targets about 20min away that had them in-stock but I didn't feel like driving to get it. I just figured I'll wait until I can easily walk into a local store and pick one up.
The release date on this thing is very odd.
The release date on this thing is very odd.
Is it possible to bind totally different actions and buttons on the attachment while using Steam or it still emulate two buttons from the DS4?
Try checking the Target website for in-store pickup. You purchase it online and pick it up in the store in a couple hours.
Yeah the date was odd ever since preorders opened when it was announced. Every website said something different and time didnt change anything.
Steam doesn't see the extra 2 buttons on its own. It only sees the current mapping from the attachment. So when you map the buttons using the attachment, Steam just knows the button assignments presented.
Picked one up at Target today. Been trying to see if this is a good use for FGs, Tekken in particular.
While it is nice to remap a couple of inputs I'm not sure its worth it to sacrifice the controllers ergonomics. I'm someone who puts their index fingers on the bumpers and the back buttons force me to move them bit more towards the triggers in order to press the back buttons comfortably. Maybe I have to give it more time to get used to but my initial impressions for Tekken are a no go.
Gonna try them on MHW next. Imagine itll be a lot more useful and intuitive there since it requires dual stick use and a lot button combinations for item scrolling/use.
While it is nice to remap a couple of inputs I'm not sure its worth it to sacrifice the controllers ergonomics. I'm someone who puts their index fingers on the bumpers and the back buttons force me to move them bit more towards the triggers in order to press the back buttons comfortably. Maybe I have to give it more time to get used to but my initial impressions for Tekken are a no go.
Gonna try them on MHW next. Imagine itll be a lot more useful and intuitive there since it requires dual stick use and a lot button combinations for item scrolling/use.
Amazon has been sold out for a few days now. Target and Walmart are still good.
Since target and Walmart have broken street date, I wonder if we'll see more places selling them this week.
brickseek for WM is good for finding it $5 cheaper. Found 4 at another WM today and picked one up, hardest part was finding someone to unlock the case
target has had it listed for 1/19 release for over a month. It makes no sense that each retailer has a different release date lol
I bought it today, tried it for a few minutes and it's just not for me. Seems really solid and simple to use for people that want something like this, but I just don't think I will ever be a paddle / back button user. I just can't train my brain to use it properly.
My local Target has it. When this snow lets up and I have time tomorrow, I'll go pick one up :).
What's weird is that different retailers have different release dates. Target always had it as today. Meanwhile head on over to Best Buy's website and they show it as preorder with release day on Tuesday Feb 4. It's bizarre.
amidst all the repeating same questions, i think this needs to be stickied on OP
THIS THING AND ITS FUNCTIONALITY IS CONFIGURED AND PROGRAMMED ON THE DUALSHOCK CONTROLLER (VIA THE ATTACHMENT) ITSELF. THE ENDPOINT CLIENT YOU ARE CONNECTING YOUR DUALSHOCK4+BACK BUTTON ATTACHMENT TO (PS4,PS3,PC,ETC) HAS NO BEARING ON ITS FUNCTIONALITY. IT WILL 99.9% WORK BE IT PC OR PS3.
TL;DR - AS LONG AS YOUR ENDPOINT WORKS WITH DS4, IT WILL WORK WITH THIS.
THIS THING AND ITS FUNCTIONALITY IS CONFIGURED AND PROGRAMMED ON THE DUALSHOCK CONTROLLER (VIA THE ATTACHMENT) ITSELF. THE ENDPOINT CLIENT YOU ARE CONNECTING YOUR DUALSHOCK4+BACK BUTTON ATTACHMENT TO (PS4,PS3,PC,ETC) HAS NO BEARING ON ITS FUNCTIONALITY. IT WILL 99.9% WORK BE IT PC OR PS3.
TL;DR - AS LONG AS YOUR ENDPOINT WORKS WITH DS4, IT WILL WORK WITH THIS.