Sony’s Back Button Attachment for the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller is a fascinating look at a possible avenue of the future of the PlayStation controller; a path that Sony ultimately didn’t ...

Whether the Back Button Attachment is a sign of a PS5 future to come, or just a neat, additional offering from Sony, I’m very glad to have it.

If you believe that the attachment is laying the groundwork for the PS5 controller, then it benefits us to say that the patent is incorrect and the DualShock 5 will have buttons, not triggers.

Previously, the DualShock 4 as outfitted with a back button attachment. The patent reads as follows: A controller add-on includes a housing that mechanically couples to a game controller body.

Do you remember the DualShock 4’s Back Button Attachment? It was a huge deal when it was revealed in late 2019, with many assuming Sony would add rear paddles to the then-unannounced PlayStation ...

Is the Back Button Attachment future-proofing for the DualShock 4 as we head into next-gen? Will the PS5 controller have these features as standard? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Sony has applied for a patent for its Back Button Attachment, the add-on accessory for the DualShock 4 announced back in 2019 that adds programmable buttons to the underside of the controller.

A back button accessory for the PS5 controller is not guaranteed Though some players may be eager for Sony to release a back button attachment for the DualSense controller, no such accessory is ...

The duo discusses the use of the Back Button Attachment, how useful it is, whether it's a battery drain, and most importantly if it's a sign of things to come for the PS5's new controller.

For now, you’ll still ahve to settle for playing PS5 games without back buttons until we either get a proper DualSense back button attachment or new custom pro controller releases from a company ...