Why Sony Needs to Add Back Buttons to the Standard DualSense Controller？
Sony’s DualSense controller is, without question, one of the most advanced pieces of hardware in console gaming. Adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, premium build — it’s a next-gen experience.
But even with all that innovation, it’s missing one critical feature:
Back buttons.
Not just for pros. Not just for elite players. But for anyone who values control, comfort, and competitive edge.
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🎮 The Problem: Thumb Dependency Is a Bottleneck
On a standard PS5 DualSense, if you want to jump, crouch, melee, reload, or slide, you often have to take your right thumb off the analog stick.
In fast-paced games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Fortnite, that’s a death sentence.
Back paddles — placed underneath the controller, where your fingers naturally rest — solve this. They let you perform crucial actions without sacrificing aim control.
So the question is:
Why doesn’t the $70 DualSense have them by default?
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💰 Sony’s Answer? Buy the DualSense Edge.
Sony’s solution to the missing paddles?
Pay $199 for the DualSense Edge, their “pro controller” with two back buttons.
That’s nearly 3x the cost of the standard controller — just to get a feature that’s been standard on Xbox Elite, SCUF, and high-end third-party models for years.
For many gamers, especially casual-competitive players, that price tag isn’t reasonable.
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🔧 The Alternative: EXKnight LeverBack
That’s where the EXKnight LeverBack comes in.
It’s a snap-on back button mod that turns your regular DualSense into a paddle-equipped controller — no tools, no wires, no power required.
Why it works:
• ✅ Installs in seconds — no disassembly
• ✅ Physical mechanical levers — no latency
• ✅ No battery, no firmware, no Bluetooth
• ✅ Compatible with any standard DualSense
• ✅ Costs less than a new game
It gives you everything you need for better control — with none of the price tag or complexity.
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🧠 The Bigger Picture: Back Buttons Should Be Standard
The EXKnight LeverBack proves a simple point:
You shouldn’t have to pay pro-tier prices for basic ergonomics.
As more players realize how much control they gain from using back paddles, the pressure will grow for Sony to make them standard.
Until then, solutions like EXKnight give players what Sony won’t — at a price that actually makes sense.
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🛒 Ready to Upgrade Without Breaking the Bank?
Experience the freedom of back paddles — without going pro.