Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a new back button attachment for the DualShock 4 controller, which the format holder says will offer “more versatility and performance” for players.
DualShock 4 PS4 Gains Back Button Attachment
The back button attachment will roll out in the US and Canada on January 23, 2020 and will set you back $29.99. Here’s the full lowdown via the PlayStation Blog:
- Responsive Back Buttons and High-fidelity OLED Screen: The two back buttons can map up to 16 different actions such as triangle, circle, R1 and R2 to name a few and provide amazing tactile feedback, so you can jump and slide without missing a beat. The attachment also features an integrated OLED display that provides real time information around button assignments.
- Highly Configurable: A dedicated button allows you to remap back button inputs on the fly, so you are always prepared no matter what game you’re playing. Furthermore, you can save and choose up to three different profiles for use in various games and there is also a headset pass-through for connecting any 3.5mm wired headset to the controller.
- Developed by PlayStation: The product is tested and approved for all of your favorite PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR titles, and is built with the ergonomics of the DS4 in mind.
Its sleek design, with two programmable and highly tactile back buttons, allows you to utilize more of your hand to shorten your response time and gives you more flexibility in competitive gameplay.
The DualShock controller has remained a staple of the PlayStation brand since 1998, and it’s no surprise to see that Sony is keeping the core of that design with the PS5.
Sony will launch its next-generation home console in holiday 2020, putting it up against the Xbox (aka Xbox Series X/Project Scarlett) from Microsoft. Expect a massive punch-up as the two console titans clash once again for your hard-earned holiday dough.