Best Video Game Controller for back button usefulness

#1

The rear buttons can be genuinely useful in non-GameCube games, giving frequently used inputs a more convenient position.

#2

The rear buttons can keep thumbs on the sticks and move common actions under the fingers, which testers found genuinely useful for faster play.

#3

The rear controls are generally seen as genuinely useful for faster inputs and quick access, especially when remapped for demanding games.

#4

Programmable rear controls add meaningful shortcuts and can provide a real advantage in shooters.

#5

Back buttons were useful in specific games, improving comfort and control when mapped to movement or weapon actions.

#6

Rear paddles are often considered genuinely useful for keeping thumbs on the sticks in shooters and competitive games. Their value is strongest once the user has adapted to the layout.

#7

Rear buttons are a practical upgrade for actions such as jump, reload, parry, or stick-click functions, and the physical locks solve accidental presses for many players. A few users still...

#8

Back button usefulness was a strong point, especially for keeping thumbs on sticks and reducing accidental inputs in shooters.

#9

The rear buttons are useful for jumping, attacks, emulator shortcuts, and other actions that keep the thumbs on the sticks. Their value depends on whether the player actually uses extra...

#10

The lockable rear controls help keep thumbs on the sticks and can be disabled to prevent accidental presses. Most reviewers find them valuable for shooters and action games.

#11

The rear controls are broadly useful for remapping and competitive play, though several Switch reviewers found limited need for them in typical Nintendo games.

#12

Rear buttons are useful for sprinting, skills, emulator shortcuts, and other actions that would otherwise require leaving the sticks. They are one of the controller's strongest modern additions.

#13

Extra rear controls are useful for actions such as reload, crouch, melee, and shifting while keeping thumbs on the sticks. Lock switches are repeatedly praised for preventing accidental presses when...

#14

Rear-button usefulness depends heavily on hand fit. They can provide a competitive edge, but some players find them less intuitive or prone to accidental presses.