$100 PS4 Dualsense Edge DIY Project | 2 Paddles, Clicky Buttons, Triggers & Bumpers, USB-C

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A while ago I posted about one of my personal favorite controllers to use, a custom Dualshock 4 that was made sometime in the fall of last year. Yes, I'm that far behind on content. But this video documents all the upgrades, the prices you can find them for, and why DIY pro controllers a good route for cheap pro controller upgrades. It also teaches you the in's and out's of controllers and how to work on them, which is a valuable skill when you use devices as unreliable as these! Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this one. Please let me know what kind of upgrades you'd be interested in seeing on a PS5 Dualsense for my next project!
Upgrades featured in the video 👇🏽
PS4 USB-C Board (Lectronz): lectronz.com/products/ps4-con...
PS4 USB-C Board (Tindie): www.tindie.com/products/mariu...
PS4 Back Button Attachment (Amazon US AFFILIATE): amzn.to/3p0lj9J
PS4 Back Button Attachment (Amazon UK): amzn.eu/d/9MaIpMy
ExtremeRate Whole Clicky Kit (Amazon US AFFILIATE): amzn.to/3HnitSQ
ExtremeRate Whole Clicky Kit (Amazon UK): amzn.eu/d/4pKrrEP
Timestamps
0:00 - 1:26 Intro
1:26 - 1:57 PCBWay Sponsor
1:57 - 3:00 Specs & Prices
3:00 - 3:41 x2 Back Buttons
3:41 - 4:23 Clicky Kit (Buttons, Bumpers, Triggers, D-Pad)
4:23 - 4:51 USB-C Conversion
4:51 - 5:22 Giveaway!
5:22 - 7:04 Conclusion
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PC Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 7 5700G
Graphics: RX 6600 XT MSI Gaming X
Ram: 32gb DDR4 4000mhz from G.Skill
Motherboard: MSI X470 Gaming Plus MAX
Power Supply: 700w BQ EVGA Bronze PSU
Audio
Deity V.Lav Microphone
Astro A40 TR Headset
(I use the free Audacity software for audio production)
Peripherals (Razer Warning)
Keyboard: KEYMOVE Shadow
Mouse & Pad: Razer Mamba/Firefly Hyperflux Wireless Combo
Controllers: Elite Series 2, Razer Wolverine Ultimate/Tournament Edition, PowerA Fusion Pro, Hex Blade/Rival
Keypad: Azeron Compact
Displays
Main: BenQ EX3415R 34 Inch Ultra-Wide (144hz @3440x1440)
TV: The same Toshiba TV from 2012 that you had
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[@vCuda]

A quick note that the back button attachment can be bought for less than $30 if you look around, same with the DS4. Both of these can be found new, or in the case of the BBA, lightly used for less than stated in this video. However, even with the prices in the video, the controller is still exceptionally cheap!

[@BigDC9708]

For what it’s worth, if you’re planning on taking the controller apart in the first place extremerate has two and 4 button remap kits also available for 30 bucks that work great!

[@amirmoezz]

Please do a review on the eXtremeRate Remap Kit for PS5 Controller BDM 010 & BDM 020.

[@Kn1ghtRage]

Insanely doubt this will be seen but if I already claw, are back buttons even remotely necessary? or can I reasonably give Sony the double fuck you's and keep my $30 and for a custom controller shell / new game?

[@americasass3674]

do they have a kit just for the face buttons and the L1 R1 buttons being clickey? I dont need the triggers to be clicky

[@dnldlarios9479]

Yo compre 2 botones traseros originales por 7€. Fue una gran oferta 😄 (usados por supuesto, pero excelente estado)

[@progenlock7785]

Every time I see your videos get recommended, they always give me a laugh. Thank you for being informative, yet always entertaining!

[@jamesscanlon747]

Congrats on 70k bro. been watching for 3 years it’s great to see you come so far

[@1620khale]

❤ I love how many different things you try out as far as modding hardware, getting in to software technical aspects of damn near every controller. I've been scouring Google and reddit for tips on replacement ideas for parts on v2 chroma, but am coming up with nada. Can't wait to see what you do with yours lol

[@ulyssestyler9685]

Sony may not have done much for PC compatibility however there's plenty of ways to use dualsense with windows. Many apps have been updated with improved support. Even steam input supports edge and allows you to map the Fn and back buttons.

[@IAM-xf9ir]

yo just watched this...need that ps5 video asap! great content dude

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Good video, i have the back button attachment for DS4, it's really bulky, especially gets in the way for fighting games but for the price it's worth it.

[@iseedeadsnakes]

would love to see the most most elite diy ps4/ps5 controller, including the drift fix and maybe custom shells? i've seen some back buttons that you have to assemble yourself , etc

[@_neddy_teddy_8048]

ive been doing this to my dual shock and i had no clue about the usb c thing and I have a few nice coloured cables thanks for the info man i knew what imma do next

[@MFEeee]

Nice. Making the PS4 Pro experience more Pro. I’m all in

[@robertzizza8946]

Less goo another vid

[@Svabby]

#PS4USBC finally! I've been waiting!

[@TNTMinecartYT]

I would love to see a ps5 controller with similar upgrades to what you did with the ps4 controller, and maybe show what you can do both with and without soldering.

[@sugoi_wisdom]

This is the video that makes me want to make a controller

[@retakes2913]

Iv watched your content for a long time i think you should create your own style controller. I know it would be hard but i believe we would all love to see it

[@nolifey]

I would rather see a soldering-mandatory back button solution. It’s definitely possible to achieve pro custom company results with some drilling, soldering, and a few cheap switches/wires. Having plenty experience tearing down and customizing controllers yet also having never soldered before I’ve been itching to try it but just not clear on the exact touch points, where to get the wires/switches, etc

[@javianbrown8627]

Extreme rate's Dawn Remap kit (which I still use) requires soldering if you want to allow R3 and L3 to be mapped to the back buttons. I didn't do that personally as I nearly always have my thumbs on R3/L3 but for the most I do want to learn soldering as well.

[@jacobshmit229]

Also instead of base ps4 back button kit. Get the extremerate full clicks kit and the rise4 remap kit. Ultimate ps4 roller IMO. With their swappable thumbs ticks as well

[@jamesreid-lourie5636]

I love the ps4 controller with back button attachment

[@pest174]

I'd love to see one on Dualsense. I'm on the fence about the Edge because my controller with the back button mod started to develop horrible drift.

[@BtotheDon12]

I love my DS4 plus I already have the backbutton attachment. I might have to do the clicky face buttons and USB-C upgrade.

[@BRHOMxISH]

The back buttons are great I’ve been using them for 2 years

[@MikeTheSe7enth]

#PS4USBC JDS-040 :D WOOOOOO hell yeah, just as I ordered all the parts for my own ps4 build :D - 4 back buttons, full clicky kit, new thumbsticks and hopefully this USB-C kit ahaha

[@dsuttbeats5636]

What a fucking review! GGS!

[@CaptainHowdyOG]

Well, you sold me. Those upgrades have all been on my list. Didn't know about the usb c mod. But I do now! I've been loving my ps4 dualshock with my Steam Deck. Thanks for the awesome vid. Looking forward to what's next! Oh yeah, I've got a CUH ZCT2U. does that make me ELIGIBLE for the give away? 😁

[@matthewbilton5842]

If you have not tested it you should which is the extreme rate back buttons for the ps5 controllers. Way nicer than the dualsense edge controller and costs in total for a controller and back buttons..... less than £100 and about 20 mins of your own time installing it 👍

[@karayi7239]

Any idea how I can get the clicky buttons + bumpers but keep the triggers stock?

[@amirmoezz]

If it requires soldiering that is fine, but definitely a higher capacity battery that can last longer.

[@MilesMetal]

Have you considered checking out the DIY Alpakka controller?

[@gabepriest3221]

Should definitely do a PS5 controller with the 4 back button mod, it kinda makes the dualsense edge look goofy

[@gungamestakedown1616]

Is there a kit to make the face buttons of the Xbox clicky? Would be awesome to have a fully mechanical DIY controller

[@Dummie1]

Just an heads up The tactile buttons kit is an no go in my book. I remembered I ordered an controller off an builder and they used the extreme rate kit. I was very disappointed. Coupled with the anti drift stick pcb. I reccomend looking at scuffs setup for the triggers as it's an true mouse click was an squishy click the extreme rate like kits give. Ie I just Frankenstein my controllers, org scuff triggers, everything else has been replaced when needed

[@CalvinoSinclair]

if i wanted to make a controller completely from scratch, what would i need? assuming i start with nothing prebuilt

[@davionwalters4732]

are you gonna do a review on the power a fusion pro 3?

[@koloss85]

Could you do a vid like this for the switch pro controller? Like clicky buttons, triggers, hall sense sticks, back buttons, all that

[@madeulook5872]

"posted 50 minutes ago" don't mind if I do. This man completes the day

[@flashthesloth7589]

Have you tried using the PowerA Fusion Pro 3? I was wondering if it was worth buying.

[@Moon_Knight1738]

is there a way to bind buttons on console on the ps5 controller w/o paddles but those buttons still do there 1 thing

[@alanbenyamin487]

Ps4 with back paddles is exactly what I use for fps games on my pc. However, every year or so, I gotta buy a new controller because the stick drift gets so bad. First like here by the way 👍

[@zZiL341yRj736]

I use this for every games, I prefer rolling and sprinting mapped to the back.

[@esportsmiyagi]

What xbox controller not caring about price would you say is best for competitive gamers with 4 paddles and then best controller with 2 paddles?

[@zofey6927]

Hey can you cover the brook converter ?

[@javianbrown8627]

Can you do one on DIY solutions that improve the thumbsticks making them more resistant to drift and possibly more accurate? Gulikit doesn't make thumbsticks for the Ds4/Dual sens unfortunately

[@furiouslx5303]

I'd love to see a DIY PS5 controller. Please do include the soldering attachments, just toward the end of the video or something. I've been interested in some sort of PS5 controller upgrade since Xbox bumpers are fucking terrible durability wise and a custom PS5 controllers are expensive and quite fragile.

[@kingpierre7209]

Please do a review on the new power a pro fusion 3!

[@WorldPodTour]

Is there a mechanical button option for xbox controllers?

[@merzhoykin]

how about you bring how those R1 and L1 felt after you installed that clicky kit.

[@judedauval3856]

Is it possible to replace the wolverine ultimate joysticks with hall effect ones?

[@NissanFigaro]

#PS4USBC I got a JDS-055 / JDS-55 . Been watching your reviews and DIY videos and now I have the balls to disassemble a controller. Soldering is up next, hope I don't burn myself. Posted this on the wrong video lol

[@vCuda]

Congrats, you've won! To claim your board you can either email me at [e-mail] or you can message me on Discord (vCudaYT#9165) or Instagram (vcudayt)

[@NissanFigaro]

@@vCuda Holy shit dude, this cant be real.

[@SamDrew-rf4fu]

#PS4USBC JDS-055 I’d like to see a DIY dualsense video as I’m buying parts to do my own. I’ve never soldered so would be interesting to see a pcb install. I know it’s more difficult to upgrade currently with BDM 030 controllers. I know console customs offer clicky triggers for the 030 and xtremerate haven’t yet

[@greggmac]

Can you please review the powera fusion pro 3?

[@XpertFire]

with the usb c can the controller be overclocked to 8k on pc

[@neurway4048]

Hall effect sensor controller next pls

[@MariusHeier1]

Great vid! I really think... I should send you something new that I got here.

[@sako2874]

watching this at 1am

[@vJesusGaming]

PS5 version -> 4 paddles + more precise sticks upgrade / no stick drift? Maybe cheap + no cheap version? Ty

[@blisscottii]

i need a video on a ps5 controller with hair triggers/bumpers hall effect sensors and maybe 2 paddles for the people that need it i play claw personally

[@Bartender_Ian]

Does the usb c make a big difference?

[@AnOmnipotent]

For PS5 Controller Diy vid: - Mouseclick Face Buttons - Mouseclick Bumpers 🙏

[@od813]

We need a hyper x clutch gladiate review

[@zombiemachinery4868]

Mr. V, you forgot the eXtremeRate ThumbsGear Interchangeable Ergonomic Thumbsticks.

[@flawedzak]

when are you planing on making a ps5 aimcontroller review

[@chancejohnson6575]

You should have just got the extremerate ps4 controller remapping kit and got 4 extra buttons

[@BR_Eureka]

I'm looking for a razer wolverine TE with no extra buttons. I'm 200% serious too. does the v2(not croma) have the same analog sticks as the te? Cause I hate the magnetic thumbsticks. They like turning a steering wheel

[@SPdanig]

No V2 is very good but the rb/lb and rt/lt rub together slightly so you need to a do a little bit of work

[@Bubba_Dev]

Now I just need the clicky button thing for Xbox series X controller

[@dabnkster6457]

Can you please please please make a video about a control that is long lasting and DOES NOT break

[@j25-games96]

Hopefully this controller can become way better when Marius Heier finally completes the ps4 halleffcet sticks he is making. #PS4USBC JDS-055

[@pootato69]

Hello, i just saw your channel for the first time and i gotta say your pretty entertaining :) #PS4USBC I have boards 50 and 55 but I prefer 55

[@vCuda]

Congrats, you've won! To claim your board you can either email me at [e-mail] or you can message me on Discord (vCudaYT#9165) or Instagram (vcudayt)

[@pootato69]

@@vCuda aweseome! i will email you rn

[@ousskham]

Does it work with ps5 game s?

[@PANDA_18]

POWERA FUSION PRO 3 REVIEW PLZZZZ

[@ACZZZZ]

#PS4USBC IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS MOD FOREVER! I use JDS-055 and already use the clicky buttons from extremerate and I can rate it a 10/10 so far, and stock duelsense batteries are booty😢

[@MariusHeier1]

I did too! 😇😎

[@Clikyn]

can you do one for the Series X ans S controller please 🙏

[@DemocratforTrump]

I always disassembley things

[@EliteMammoth25]

the dualsense edge now works natively with pc

[@babylion1225]

My Ultimate PS4 Controller would be this: DualShock 4 Black 3000mah Battery Upgrade Clicky Kit Back Buttons (Sony) Stick Extenders And the USB-C port This would be the controller I use for everything probably would get a carry case for it too to keep it safe

[@jehovy]

Increase tension springs...

[@KyroMadeIt]

Yo Cuda. You got a gaming channel or twitch?

[@screamofortnite]

was thinking of a battle beaver for like 400$, this video convinced me to just mod my dualshock, and get the same shit😭

[@MSH3423]

Don't pay people fore modding the joystick.

[@ctestdummy83]

They were selling those back buttons at gamestop for 10 bucks when I bought them. It was a while ago....I dont know why im typing 😢

[@Raven.Bloodrot]

Honestly this seems like a better alternative to building a diy PS5 controller, it requires far less work and if you dont care about micro usb is extremely cheap.

[@vinny3139]

Next do a DIY mod of the edge with 2 additional buttons

[@zuldero]

#PS4USBC i would love to convert my controller its the last device that i use with micro usb. and i am running out of cables. i would use JDS-055

[@melaninking199]

Nacon just released their new Xbox Controller

[@annybodykila]

I wanted back buttons on the xbox one controller

[@nastywolf6964]

Pcb with out hall effect analog thumb sticks is like hot dogs without mustard. Guess what I already have a Ps4 controller. Get King Kong pro 2 and you have the perfect controller. For Ps4 don't know if it works with Ps5. I have xbox series s and it works with cronus pro. You can use x-aim with conus pro to use gyro aiming with x-aim. I am going to make tutorial on this soon. Check out tutorials on how to use steam controller on xbox series and xbox one now. Should have new total tutorial on how to use Ps4 controllers with gyro aim and, nintendo switch contollers also with x-aim on cronus pro

[@katanamaru1]

I got the back buttons at gamestop for $10 on Black Friday. So there is ways to get them cheaper.

[@Solder_king]

I think for the PS5 controller you should add more analog sticks lol

[@AITSReese]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@owl7909]

u can get it even cheaper if u buy some backbuttons of aliexpress almost the same paddels for jus 7€ or sum

[@curtisknows382]

All I want for Christmas is for Razor to fix the placement of their horrific back buttons..I mean ; triggers.. I mean pads . I mean I don't know what to call them.. lol oh yeah and go wireless.. 😊😊

[@danharris7212]

👏

[@quasim0to]

basically have the same thing, waiting on my replacement board from marius but imma try to win this giveaway too

[@aaron123456789287]

I'd like to see a xbox version please

[@PTD.]

#ps4usbc got my own clicky DualShock 4 rn just need that usbc for my jds-055 board 🙏

[@vCuda]

Congrats man, you've won! To claim your board you can either email me at [e-mail] or you can message me on Discord (vCudaYT#9165) or Instagram (vcudayt)

I am really sceptical about those clicky buttons are they just micro switches?

[@MSH3423]

they are mechanical buttons.

[@malekalmasri1233]

how the rx 6600 xt with you ?

[@vCuda]

I got it to work enough to be viable. So I've put off upgrading for a while, but have plans to move up to a 3080

[@XpertFire]

will i be able to use the controller on ps5?

[@MSH3423]

yes you can. and you can also mod ps5 controller

[@doicebanna]

#PS4USBC JDS40 where did u bought that jacket bro

[@vCuda]

Congrats, you've won! To claim your board you can either email me at [e-mail] or you can message me on Discord (vCudaYT#9165) or Instagram (vcudayt) Also, the jacket was bought on amazon surprisingly. Its Marty's jacket from back to the future 2

[@Criminalcoffin]

#PS4USBC JDS-055 hopefully i can upgrade my roller

[@xXTheUknownClassXx]

Do an Xbox DIY build

[@julianmendez4691]

Do an xbox series controller

[@bigbird1394]

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