Best Video Game Controller for programmable button support

#1

Two programmable rear controls add real utility for jump, reload, parry, or other actions without leaving the sticks. They are one of the most valued extras at this price.

#2

Programmable rear controls are genuinely useful because they can be assigned quickly and moved to important in-game actions without taking a thumb off the sticks.

#3

The wheel offers plenty of assignable controls for vehicle settings, menus, and PC shortcuts. The extra PlayStation buttons and rotary dial are especially useful in games that support custom mapping.

#4

Four programmable rear inputs add meaningful competitive flexibility and can be customized to suit different games.

#5

The extra programmable buttons give fighting-game players useful places for parry, tag, jump, and other actions. Reviewers generally liked the flexibility, especially for moves that would otherwise require awkward finger...

#6

Programmable button support was praised for controller-side programming and the shift-layer modifier feature.

#7

The two rear programmable buttons are easy to set up and frequently praised as a useful modern addition to the GameCube layout.

#8

Programmable button support was positive, with reviewers praising remappable rear controls and easy programming.

#9

Two programmable rear inputs give the controller more flexibility than many mobile rivals. They can usually be assigned without needing to interrupt play with an app.

#10

Wheel buttons can be assigned through G Hub for game-specific functions.

#11

Programmable rear controls are a meaningful extra across several variants, giving faster access to actions and more flexibility than basic first-party layouts.

#12

Four extra programmable inputs add meaningful flexibility for shooters, action games, and macros. The rear locks are particularly useful when extra buttons are not needed.

#13

Programmable buttons give the Omega much of its pro-controller appeal. The limitation is that PlayStation mode does not unlock every G-key the way PC mode does.

#14

Rear buttons are useful and easy to map on supported platforms, but iOS Bluetooth limitations can leave them unusable.

#15

Four programmable extra inputs give the G7 Pro useful flexibility, and lockouts help players avoid accidental presses. Layout preference is subjective, especially for users who would rather have four traditional...

#16

Programmable rear controls are useful and easy for many users, but at least one customer reports being unable to program the extra button at all.

#17

Four additional inputs provide useful shortcuts without requiring a full pro-controller price. The rear pair are well liked, while L4/R4 reach and assignment restrictions draw more criticism.

#18

Programmable support drew criticism from one reviewer who wanted more useful front-facing aux functions.