Does the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 have back buttons? As we now know, the short answer is an emphatic no. Ever since the PS5 controller was revealed earlier this year, fans have been curious to know whether it would feature paddles or buttons on the rear of the device. Given we've never had a good look at the back of the pad, and that Sony released the Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4, there was certainly reason to believe the PS5 controller could have a few extra inputs.
Thanks to Geoff Keighley, we got our first proper look at the back of the DualSense, and there is a clear lack of buttons there:
So, that's that. No extra inputs on the back -- just your regular set of buttons on the front and top. That's not to say Sony won't release an attachment, or a different PS5 controller in future, of course. What do you think? Were you hoping for some rear paddles on the DualSense? Let us know in the comments section below.
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This article is 15mins from the future...
@ZeD Or are you in the past?
Shame, was still holding out hope that they were there. Really have gotten used to them and they're great to have though I'm sure we'll have a solution eventually!
@Quintumply Time is a construct.
@Quintumply it says the article was posted at 17.45 today.😂
@Arugula honestly because I don’t think most people care if they’re there or not, I know I don’t.
@ZeD Uh oh. What could this mean for society going forward
I wasn't hoping, just thought they would be there.
There is so much empty space in the back, I'd argue adding anything would have made the controller look even better (on top of the functionality gain)
Not really fussed to be honest, I find back paddles kinda annoying and the Vita definitely put me off that concept forever.
No light bar on the back/top either? Have they said how that's gonna work with VR?
@roe Yeah, it's now just that light surrounding the touch pad.
Still disappointed, but hopefully they release a corresponding attachment in the near future. I love the reprogrammable profiles, and I'd like to see that in the future but with space for more profiles, which we could potentially assign names to through the UI. Fingers crossed!
Would've been cool if it did have some but oh well, it's not end of the world or anything like that.
I still need to buy the back buttons attachment for my PS4 controller.
Does Push Square need to spam post after post on Twitter. It's bad enough during a normal day.
The one thing I was looking for is touch pads on the bottom of the controller! I was so happy when I saw them. No more plugging in to charge the controller. Just drop it down on the charging station.
@Arugula If they included back peddles they would also include the price of them. Included does not mean free.
Yeah, a missed opportunity for a real useful new feature.
I just hope the future DSense back button attachment doesn't have a gigantic and unnesesary LED ball on it.
Well that’s stupid. Back buttons make game like first person shooter a lot more enjoyable. Not having to always take your thumb off the right joystick to push X to collect stuff or to jump is so much better.
I’ve been using Collective mind back buttons add on for both ps4 and xbox and I can’t live without them now. It will be hard to lose that on PS5 and wait for them to make a new product for the dualsense
But why? The back button is a nice addition for ps5 controller. Its already a couple of months but I still can't get dualshock 4 back button attachment, it's sold out everywhere
Well that sucks.
Whoever thought it would have back buttons is insane. The controller is already expensive as it is.
That sucks. I have them on my PC, Switch and PS4... I guess I now need a way to get them on PS5
I swear we already saw a look at the back before.
That was disappointing, I have the back buttons on my PS4 main controller, and it's so much better to use.
Back buttons would have been one of the best additions, I don't know, like it should be intuitive by now, back buttons are really helpful, haptic feedback? Nah, the real issue here is how my - control - over the controller would be enhanced, I have five fingers on each hand and I'd like to use them fully.
shame, because it's not a difficult thing to add, for very little increase in cost. I use a Nacon controller on PS4, and it makes a huge difference for me over the basic DualShock. Just being able to map the 'run' action to a clicker rather than pushing down the stick means that it has lasted twice as long as any of my DS controllers, and still going strong. Got it in a sale for £58. Bargain!
Pretty sure there is someone out there saying, "They could be touch capacitive! We didn't see Geoff actually use the controller, and he didn't explicitly say they weren't touch buttons."
Dam what a shame i hope they make back peddles to attach in time for the control pad.
I never asked.
Buttonback attachment for ps4 will be compatible with dualsense ps5 ????
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