Newly announced accessory turns your Dualshock 4 into a Pro controller

I think we can all agree that the Dualshock 4 is a pretty great controller. What was initially thought to be a bit ludicrous in the central touch pad actually makes accessing in-game maps a breeze, and the its overall look and feel makes playing for long periods of time extremely comfortable. However, while other platforms have always given players a souped-up pro controller option later on in a console’s lifecycle, PS4 has comfortably sat out this fight. That is, until now…

PlayStation has officially announced a new accessory for the Dualshock 4 controller known simply as the Back Button Attachment. Releasing on February 14th, this smart little gizmo will snugly latch on to the bottom of the gamepad to add two programmable back buttons. These can then be mapped to up to 16 different actions, whether you prefer easier access to the Dualshock’s R and L shoulder buttons or other inputs like triangle and square.

It’s a simple design, and though does seem a little strange for an accessory like this to be introduced so close to when PS5 releases, the Back Button is priced at only £29.99. That’s pretty good value when you consider that the Xbox One’s Elite Series 2 typically retails for £149.99; The Dualshock 4 Back Button and controller combo would sit more around the £79.99 – almost half!

Another aspect you can’t overlook with the Dualshock 4 Back Button is how it will factor into PlayStation 5’s controller. Does this confirm that the attachment will be compatible? I think it’d be fair to assume so, given that the new console’s design will have already been locked in for its Holiday 2020 release. If the PS5 controller doesn’t come with back buttons by default, expect this new accessory to work wonders.

Comments
Latest Articles
1 week ago
Black Friday 2023 Nintendo Switch Deals: All the best offers on games, accessories and more

Wondering what Black Friday 2023 Nintendo Switch Deals will be available on November 24th? We break it down.

Continue reading
2 weeks ago
EE Home Broadband for Gaming

A round-up of EE Home Broadband for gamers, including the latest offer and pros and cons. Find out if you're eligible for their Full Fibre Max gaming broadband service.

Continue reading
2 weeks ago
Black Friday 2023 Xbox Deals: All the best offers on bundles, games and more

Wondering what deals to expect for the Xbox eco-system during Black Friday 2023? We lay it all out.

Continue reading
3 weeks ago
Black Friday 2023 PS4, PS5 Deals: Full Guide including Consoles, Games and Accessories!

What to expect in terms of PS4 and PS5 deals, offers and discounts ahead of Black Friday 2023. Info on PS5 console, games, accessories as well as why we expect this to be the best sale on the PS5 since it was released!

Continue reading
An update is available
An update is available to improve your app experience

We've pushed some shiny new code to make your browsing experience even better.