Without a back-panel button, you’d have to let go of the analog stick, losing control over your aiming for a split second. This allows you jump without having to remove your thumb from the right analog stick, which lets you continue to aim perfectly while in midair. Here’s the classic argument for why buttons on the back of a controller are helpful: If you’re playing a shooter, you can remap the jump command to one of the back buttons. Why move the buttons to the back of the controller? The question is whether most players need those two additional buttons on the back of their controllers, and whether Sony has been able to deliver everything competitive players need from rear-mounted triggers with such a simple attachment. If you want curated lists of our favorite media, check out What to Play and What to Watch.

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Ps4 controller on steam back button