It may be a personal case of having large hands, though I found myself having to readjust my grip just to get at these buttons, accidentally pressing them on occasion when trying to hold the controller naturally. They can be easily programmed to create convenient shortcuts, but the way they’re positioned on the Pro 3 makes them feel awkward to use. There are four of them nestled where the top joints of your middle and ring fingers should be on the rear side of the controller. Sadly, the way Nacon integrates these buttons has always been somewhat lacking. Looking for a Pro controller? Check out these alternatives Even Sony have taken a crack at it with their own DualShock 4 “Back Button Attachment” – you can read more about that here. Just about every controller rocking a premium price tag offers this feature since SCUF first popularised it with their patented paddles. One function competitive gamers will want to focus on is the pad’s programmable shortcut buttons. This offers no advantage in terms of performance, though some gamers prefer a heavier pad. There’s a decent heft to this controller too, Nacon once again allowing you to insert a pair of small weights (2x10g, 2x14g, and 2x16g) to add some extra meat to the bone.
