Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment, which adds two programmable back buttons to the controller and “allows you to utilize more of your hand to shorten your response time and gives you more flexibility.” It will launch on January 23, 2020 for $29.99 USD / $39.99 CAD / €29.99 / 2,980 yen.
Here are the details, via Sony:
- 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.
Watch a trailer for the attachment below.