Sony has announced a new accessory that adds two customizable back paddle buttons to a DualShock 4 controller. It’s called the Back Button Attachment, and it features a crisp OLED display and a dedicated button that allows you to quickly remap controls on the fly without having to jump into a menu within the PS4. Sony says that it can store up to three unique control schemes at a time and that it works with all games, including PlayStation VR titles.
This won’t be a last-minute holiday gift. Sony is shipping the Back Button Attachment to North America on January 23rd for $30 ($40 CAD), and Europe won’t see it until February 14th for €30. The price is low enough that it might be worthwhile if you’re the competitive sort and would rather not replace whole controllers (or go with an unofficial solution) just to speed up your input. With that said, the timing isn’t great. It’s no secret that the PlayStation 5 is less than a year away, and it’s not clear whether the future system’s controller will support this accessory. If you intend on using the Back Button Attachment for a long time, you’ll just have to hope that Sony designed it with next-gen controllers in mind.
