Official PS4 DualShock controller attachment adds two programmable back buttons Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Official PS4 DualShock controller attachment adds two programmable back buttons And it's out early next year. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 18 Dec 2019 81 comments Sony has unveiled its official Back Button Attachment, enabling players to add two new buttons to the underside of a PS4 DualShock controller, and it's out early next year. The Back Button Attachment, which Sony says is designed to "[elevate] gameplay by delivering more versatility and performance", clips to the EXT and headset ports of a standard wireless DualShock 4 controller, and consists of two bar-like button and an OLED screen interface. The latter is used to assign one of 16 possible actions to each button - including standard DualShock inputs like triangle, circle, R1, and R2 - and offers visual feedback during play. Buttons can be remapped "on the fly", and it's possible to save up to three different profiles. "Its sleek design", says Sony, "allows you to utilise more of your hand to shorten your response time and gives you more flexibility in competitive gameplay." The attachment also features a headset pass-through that can be used to connect any 3.5mm wired headset to the controller. Sony's Back Button Attachment will launch in North America on 23rd January and costs $29.99 USD. It due to arrive in Europe a little later, on 14th February. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store