PS4 D Button Install by Battle Beaver Customs

A quick how-to on installing D-Buttons from Battle Beaver Customs. D-Buttons from Battle Beaver Customs takes your single piece d-pad and turns it into 4 independent buttons allowing for precise and accurate inputs. Designed for the FGC community, but loved by every genre from FGC to FPS.
Tools Needed:
Phillips Screwdriver (#00x50)
Battle Beaver D-Button Kit (battlebeavercu...)
(optional hobby knife and tweezers)
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[@Nidav3]

Got to say this upgrade is instantly noticeable on fighting games.

[@PorknBeansss]

Damn right it won't give me accidental downforward and downback input anymore. Which is always breaks my heart cuz all of those stolen won matches against me.

[@Nidav3]

@@PorknBeansss that's exactly why I bought it. It is a godsend

[@PorknBeansss]

@@Nidav3 yeah ds4 stock rubber sucks and their contact pad worn out really quick. More like a money grab.

[@tristanmelgarejo4197]

@@PorknBeansss money grab for who? Supporting Battle Beaver seems like you would be supporting a superior vendor compared to Sony.

[@PorknBeansss]

@@tristanmelgarejo4197 hey pay attention to the words ok.

[@tiino_6725]

After hearing how the d pad works I literally took my ps4 controller apart and took the d pad buttons and broke them individually and smoothed down the edges on the floor cement and bam!! It works perfect "Homemade"

[@paulval7108]

Does the dpad sit flush, like how it was before you broke it into 4 pieces? I'm thinking about doing that as well

[@hakimdurand8427]

Hm how does this feel...and what did you do to break off each direction? Scissor? Knife?

[@paulval7108]

@@hakimdurand8427 I bought the battle beaver one and I also broke one up into pieces on my second controller. I don't know if I did it 100% right but it does work. I used a small fine toothed saw and sanded down the rest. It still needs a little support in the center, maybe one of those little rubber feet things like in this video. I also have the one from battle beaver and it's quite nice, very good for fighting games.

[@hakimdurand8427]

@@paulval7108 any suggestions on what i can use to replace that small piece?

[@paulval7108]

@@hakimdurand8427 As a substitute? I'm not too sure. Your best bet honestly is to use one of those rubber feet things with the peel adhesive.

[@HeadlockedGaming]

This so worth it. Great video and great mod. I noticed a drastic improvement playing MK 11 immediately over the factory dpad.

[@XOL24OX]

can you use this for mk11 competition ?

[@ippop4pking305]

@@XOL24OX yeah loads of pros use battle beaver dpads

[@DanNguyen-ey5tw]

Maximilian doesn't stop raving about his battle beaver controller. I put in my order last night and gladly wait for it. The dpad alone sold me. Added smart triggers and pro sticks as well. Can't wait to use it.

[@MrconsistentFGC]

I already know how to do this i just wanted to support the video! Thank you to the battlebeaver crew

[@JoshuaSAlt31]

I am happy I paid for you guys to do it for me because I wouldn’t want to mess it up. Thanks Again.

[@JacobMJessup]

Thank you for the great video. I was nervous to do this but watching you made it easy!

[@neila880]

Perfect timing. I was thinking about getting a couple of the d-pad kits and now I will.

[@velezf216o]

Best vid I’ve seen on disassembling a ps4 controller.

[@phtua]

Yes, best for sure... 2 broken front clips (near triggers). "best" my ass.

[@kenseryew]

I have been looking so goddamn long for a good dpad for fighting games, thanks i finaly found this..

[@Sanchez._]

Fcking love you guys. Such great products. You should do more videos on your controllers - talking about the build process etc. :)

[@Asparagun]

Helpful installation video. Only part I struggled with was reattaching the ribbon cable right at the end. Managed to not break my controller, and gave it a bit of a much-needed clean. I do believe I damaged the clips holding the shell together, however that ain't really a big deal. Performs like a dream. Actually feels like I'm pressing the buttons, unlike with the stock d-pad. Colour (white) doesn't quite match my Alpine Green controller, but whatever. However I wouldn't recommend it if you're in the UK as you pay more for shipping than for the part itself.

[@blakecastillo2474]

Really good walk through, with great explanations man.

[@mauriceperez1479]

I just got mine in today from Battle Beavers! Ready for install. Thnx for the video

[@ZXMaverick]

Bought two sets of these for two controllers I have feels so much better and a lot more precise than the stock one 20 bucks plus shipping ain't to bad definitely worth it

[@jaydineroimg]

Best controller company

[@NoobySammy]

I play left handed claw and use d-pad where a standard layout player would be using his buttons. This a god send! The standard d-pad is a hot mess when rapid inputs are given.

[@levilooper6008]

I have these, easy to install. Great for platformers and MK11 Not so much for games like blaz blue central fiction or King of fighters Doing things like qcb+qcf×2 is pretty tricky Games like Dragonball fighters and blaz blue Cross tag battle are fine as well due to only having to do single quarter circle inputs

[@justcallmepop6829]

Levi Looper did your kit take dreadfully long to ship?

[@skreeus9714]

Yeah im thinking of buying these for MK11 is it worth it?

[@visounary2378]

@@skreeus9714 same did you buy them

[@MrAwesomness101]

I’m thinking about it for dbfz

[@orangeknight321]

Is doing qcf motions harder compared to the stock DS4?

[@lovessauce9550]

I didn't receive the clear dome piece in my package. What's the best way to contact you guys so I can receive the missing piece.

[@indskab]

You can use any object as long as it stays within the d pad's middle.

[@Twice-RE]

I can't wait to get a controller from you guys. Only heard positive things. I'll put a order in soon hopefully

[@Labcabin96]

I need a new contact pad. When I pulled mine out the black contact circles fell out.

[@Anna_Rae]

Question: is it still easy to press diagonals when they are separate buttons like this? 2nd question: does this make it softer or require less force to press? I get a lot of thumb pain using certain d’pads

[@nsmilitia]

I gotta wait 2 months for mine. No more boosts for sale😢

[@Timjohnrob]

thanks I just got my item from you guys increased tension 110g for my astro c40 you guys are great, I know old video, unrelated.

[@XanYT]

I would so get these if they weren't $20 + shipping for 4 tiny pieces of plastic.

[@RushdownNinja]

3d printed too. Should definitely be cheaper

[@tiino_6725]

You could use you're own just break them off carefully and smooth out the edges.

[@Im2Exquisite]

I paid over $40 for these as live in uk but defo worth it ? Adds a good touch to all the mods I use on the DS4

[@ByronFlurry]

@@tiino_6725 seems easy to say, any tutorial?

[@darkemperor418]

It’s a demand people want but can’t easily get.

[@sofianb86]

thank you very much, the installation was easy thanks to this detailed demonstration.

[@theworks8804]

I just ordered one of you controllers I can't wait

[@javianbrown8627]

How long did it take to arrive?

[@theworks8804]

@@javianbrown8627 it's says approximately 2 months and it also said that in an email from them, so I still have a week left till I receive it, my friend got one though and it's QUALITY.

[@FernandoAlonso2077]

Thinking of getting these for Tony Hawk. Never realized how awful the dpad was until I’ve botched combos because of the unresponsiveness.

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

Thanks for your video, but........ This is not for the faint of heart. Dealing with the controller is a very delicate procedure. As I learned. Tried to replace the d-pad and other buttons and because of the springs and other small pieces found I was over my head. Anyway for those that feel adventurous see this video and others before tearing down a controller.

[@JM-oh1yr]

considering buying one, will they be compatible with the PS5?

[@ajdoms4]

Battlebeaver parts are awesome. My only issue is the shipping(here in Canada) is too expensive. 😅

[@mig.7460]

are qcf motions still easy with the seperate d-buttons?

[@Macen121487]

Is the Dome included with the d-pad are y'all still selling it?

[@ItsJustTyree__]

Do you all not have the ps4 controller screwdrivers anymore because when I went to your website under the tool section, all I saw was the screwdrivers for the Xbox one, do they also work on the ps4 controller, too?

[@jierenzheng7670]

May I know what is the difference between the D buttons and the Smart D pad?

[@SavageMugen]

My d-pad randomly presses Up and I can't get it to stop,what do I do? This is after I've installed the dpad buttons

[@spyder2114]

Hello, I own a Battle Beaver controller and I couldn't be happier. One thing I would like is to upgrade it to interchangeable thumb sticks. I also have the 4 re- map buttons on back. I would also like to see if I can move the bottom left /right buttons upwards? Please let me know if you can help? Thanks for a great product.

[@tyjensen8902]

my right stick moves on its own and it gets really frustrating. happened a week after I got the controller so it doesn’t make sense why it’s doing this 🤦

[@BustaNAugusta]

Aight, I had to edit my comment for an update. I originally complained about the shipping as it took about two weeks (any total recall fans?!) to arrive. That however wasn’t because of Battle Beaver but long in transit from carrier. So while waiting I modified one of my controllers to replicate what the Battle Beaver setup does. In short, my homemade setup was better than factory d pad in that I got zero missed inputs, but nailing down the proper button height and button play (wiggling) isn’t as good as the Battle Beaver set. I prefer theirs over mine. About the difference in gameplay or quality of life...HUGE UPGRADE! I’m always very skeptical as is why I made my own. These are a perfect bridge between a controller and arcade stick, I play both. How you ask? Like a stick, you have to actually input the command without any shortcuts. It’s not hard at all nor hard to adjust to with maybe 5-10min of practice to break old habits. It’s nowhere near the learning curve of a stick, no missed inputs or accidental inputs like a controller from the pad being one whole piece. d3 with Bryan Fury (I’m a Tekken player) doesn’t turn into an unwanted snake edge nor do qcf 3,4. Dark upper/ewgf are more consistent as are qcf/b moves now. Absolutely love these and will definitely do the same to PS5 controller. This video is also perfect on the installation.

[@HandyFox333]

This will be perfect for Tekken and DJ Max. Also is there a way to open the ps4 controller without breaking the tabs?

[@calvin919]

Thanks! My D-Pad wasnt working so I did some adjustments and its all fine!

[@kieransttle07]

Can someone tell me what the cover that the d pad and shape keys press into is called? Cause mine doesn’t lay flat and I was wondering if that is a problem

[@NoBSWiFi]

Can I just purchase the controller with the D Pad already changed by ‘Battle Beaver’ rather than D.I.Y? If so I’d like to order soon as to practice these buttons. Thank y ou

[@cliveosborne8195]

How long do they take to build? been waiting 4 weeks now!

[@spyder2114]

Hello, Hey can you explain to me what the beaver tails back buttons do and look like. How to install. I currently own a 4 button PS4 controller and wanted to upgrade my buttons? Any info is appreciated. Thanks

[@michaelrussell3353]

Hello, I am in the market for a new controller as my stream is starting to take off and I want to stay competitive with a professional controller, I will either be choosing between battle beaver or scuff. I would like to choose battle beaver as you guys offer buttons on the back in place of paddles but I will most likely go with scuff as I live in Switzerland and the shipping is much quicker! Is there any way we can ship as soon as possible so that I can go with you guys rather than scuff? Best!

[@millafn3866]

Is there any possible way for battle beaver customs to add mouse click or soft click dpad buttons? I would spend a lot of money for one, I use the dpad a lot and would love mouse clicked dpad buttons

[@kojimafideo5899]

hello, is possible a mod like this for the old dual shock 1 or 2?

[@jacobvelez8179]

Hey a little help here please, I was just on the website trying to buy this and it wasn’t there !! How else can I buy them ??

[@ramos0710]

Can i install this on a ps1 controller

[@kal-elkilleddabat3885]

Ooh. Good thing a watch the video before installing. Was wondering what that little clear dome was for. Oof! Question: What's the material? And would you be able to suggest what paint if I wish to custom paint the buttons. Please. Thank you.

[@capcomfan82]

Looking forward to this arriving. Has to be great for mk11

[@Wikedmerc]

Mine broke 30 days pf casual use becareful they dont give full refund

[@capcomfan82]

Goblin Slayer yea? How did they break?

[@Wikedmerc]

@@capcomfan82 the r2 stoped working 3 weeks into the use. And on the 4 week compleatly stoped working. And i contacted suport. They gave a bs excuse like do you smash the controler or throw it "Keep in mind i smoke weed 24/7 and keep my controlers in special cases" I play cod with fliped seting so r2 is my granade. Which i dont use often. So i was kinda baffled by the whole insident of how they treated the call. And when i sent the controler back which i bought for 120 they sent me a 80 $ refund

[@Wikedmerc]

@@capcomfan82 and i did notice that ur probably refering to the d pad thing but dontntrust the company. Thats a im saying

[@capcomfan82]

Goblin Slayer if they fixed it and sent you 80 thats fair to me

[@guiyetto]

What does the in-between dot does? Is it really necessary?

[@faeylis]

would this work on a ps1 dpad?

[@its_bogz1421]

Could you guys do a video on replacing thumdsticks or adjusting the tension please??

[@Kwease247]

I honestly don't think I got the little circle part that goes in the middle of the part under the nee d pad buttons.

[@JBMindset]

You should do one with a controller that has you custom buttons added to the back.

[@jasonhowland2903]

Can y’all do a video where you install a mouse ball for the right thumb stick. Please!!!

[@e.j9983]

I can't fight this kit on their website pls help

[@ero_baka]

My ribbon cable bent a little -.- dang..............so can I send u my controller ???

[@gudfighting7157]

Good stuff the hardest part for me was to pry open the fromt and back of the controller

[@solostylez2811]

Do you know how much Input lag battle beaver PS4 controllers have when connected to pc?

[@bargenejourney]

there is some of ps4 dualshock4 have dbutton instead of dpad from manifactures especially playstation france

[@manny77min]

Question with the small dome will it still work?

[@ZuRoSorra]

after hearing about how good your guys controllers and all the options i regret ordering my scuf the big reason i got it was cause i thought itd be here soon here i am almost a month later and its still in the proccesing stage smh... besides performance is there gonna be more graphic designs that we can get for these grips shell color etc?

[@devanlandry3701]

Do you guys sell just the parts individually? Like thumb tension sticks your smart triggers? And you remappable buttons/board?

[@blakecastillo2474]

Thanks i been looking good one of these

[@poshjesscott8287]

was I supposed to get the tiny sticker for the middle? just opened the package and cant seem to find this. :: edit :: FOUND IT it was actually stuck in one of the recesses of the RCP XD sweet cant wait to get these installed. cheers and thank you!

[@ethangoodwin1698]

this video helped me very much. if you still playing with the factory d-pad you need to wake the fuck up. these are so much better in every way than the orig d pad.

[@ripmowt]

could i use this kit on ps3 and ps2 controllers?

[@I9IIEIIYIIEIIS]

Please make a version where the ridge that keeps buttons from falling out of the controller is maybe 1/16 of an inch taller, or thicker. So basically once the controller is together, the 4 contact points will be roughly halfway pressed in. Then the buttons will be more sensitive, and it'll be much easier to do circular motions in fighting games, and other d-pad heavy games.

[@InimitaPaul]

The hardest part for me was finding all the pieces, despite them being nicely lined up, against the wall.

[@DemigodSalt]

I'm scared to do this

[@stfuflehvr4434]

Hey! If I send you guys my dualshock ps4 controller you guys can customize it? Sorry for asking I just heard sumone say it.

[@lumina2oo6]

did work with dead d pad ( no arrow work ) ?

[@trey_dizzle4161]

My clicky dpad down stopped working

[@mikeyboy7719]

I put it back together and the controller works fine, the only problem is that the USB port no longer works so I can't charge my controller. Please help

[@kushalaxx]

There is a ribbon cable, if you plug it in wrong your controller cant connect via usb and can't charge anymore. Just open up your controller and plug the ribbon cable in properly

[@mikeyboy7719]

@@kushalaxx Yes thank you I figured it out. The problem was that the ribbon cable came out after I closed the shell

[@Dargili]

Would this work with a xbox one d pad?

[@Sasukeultimate89]

Is there a possibility when you might make different colors for these independent d pad buttons I have the alpha green and I like the white and wouldn't want to change the color of my dpad buttons

[@BattleBeaverCustoms]

In the future that may be a possibility. For now, it is easier to maintain production using one color.

[@Sasukeultimate89]

@@BattleBeaverCustoms understandable okay thank you for the reply

[@caracal82]

holy cow this is exactly what I needed for my MK11 pad. Where can I buy that button kit? #

[@slyder3274]

R u still selling the kit website says ur disabled

[@anuppoudel3538]

Is Cuh-zct2e jds-55? I need to know cause I need replacement conductive film my dpad isn't working

[@gowildwithava5773]

Anup Poudel Yes it is. If the conductive film is an issue you can try to clean the connection point between the film and the board with a q-tip and isopropyl alcohol.

[@anuppoudel3538]

Thank you but it needs replacement I guess cleaning didn't help.

[@experimento6262]

If i ever get this it will only be for MK it is the only game i play on dpad. For everything else i use analog stick or srcade stick. I just can't stand doing quarter circle motions on dpad and getting blisters on my fingers. Been using analog sticks since the Ps1 Dualshock 1.

[@iulianmoga9410]

Hi ! I can't purchase on your site ! I'm from Romania (UE) ...... thanks !

[@mehmetefe.a9716]

Do you make shipment to Turkey with turkish lira?

[@bloodmoontalon]

Var, d-pad aldım zamanında, dolar üzerinden ödemeyi sitelerinde gercekleştiriyosun kargoyla geliyor

[@mehmetefe.a9716]

@@bloodmoontalon saol Bilgi için

[@nazhul]

My controller doesnt react after I opened it and cleaned it. any idea?

[@adventxangel4843]

do you sell controllers with this mod in? i ply soulcalibur professionally so this is good

[@NickEh-zb6pl]

yh they do, just go on custom controller creator on their website

[@ZaibatsuuHQ]

If you wanna play or compete at the highest level on fighting games, you have to buy an arcade stick. You need that transition to feel the difference. Beginning gonna be tough but after some time you'll never change it to pad.

[@veloxica6774]

@@ZaibatsuuHQ meh, depends on the game. fighting games like MK11 are made for pad and as such people who want to play MK11 that used fight stick prior are switching to pad

[@adventxangel4843]

@@ZaibatsuuHQ I'm a pad player in soulcalabur and I compete in Evo yearly.You don't need an arcade stick to be good at the game. it's called having skill and knowing your character. Arcade sticks are just for people who prefer them on how they feel.

[@armandoescamilla6717]

@@ZaibatsuuHQ yea i played with both, its all about preference, is not like sticks are going to make u god like.

[@xcries7472]

What’s the big square button called on the top of the controller

[@scotland2256]

It's called the big rectangular button

[@juleknight7559]

doesn't this make it not really a d-pad?

[@devilsadvocate8010]

Thanks for the video I may pick one up

[@lucyhearts3315]

Knowing me I'd probably mess this process up. Is it possible to just send my controller to you guys and you do it for me, obviously Id pay for it

[@Mrblackgoldfish]

Wonder if you do Gamecube type ZL and ZR upgrades?

[@Dominik7T]

for ps5 controller?

[@maffk]

You guys should make a customizable option where you make the dpad four separate circle buttons with arrows on them like the x circle triangle and square buttons.

[@hardknocksdragons872]

They would need to make a custom face plate for the controller for that to work.

[@sbg4422]

Hey great video. I really wish you guys made one for xbox one

[@samuelhmff]

Please, teatch how to fix Analog problem on PS4 control. When you need to keep the analog pressed to keep running. (Instead of just press once). Sorryforbadenglish

[@verdaqq]

Its probably a poor connection , i had a similar problem with the x and square button and had to get a thicker piece for the underside to register you pressing it

[@samuelhmff]

@@verdaqq in the begging, I thoutgh that the diference of walk and sprint was most sftware instead of mechanical. So, since you press R3 once, you would run until you stop pulling R3 foward. And to run again, just press it again one time. But them, my control stop sprint when I'm not keep pressing R3, and I realize that It is a mechanical problem. In both controlers. :( SFBE

[@kaneluca4879]

@@samuelhmff mate what game are you playing, usually there's an option in the settings that allow a press to sprint option, usually the game is preset to hold to sprint but you may have disabled that option somehow

[@samuelhmff]

@@kaneluca4879 wow I'll check that out.

[@samuelhmff]

@@kaneluca4879 It is Apex, but i coudnt find this option:(

[@justaguyonyoutube1937]

Thanks for the video i will be buting this kit since ps4 controllers will be on sale soon.

[@Danny-ge6bp]

Best custom controller Brand ever!!

[@mehseeyew9180]

where did you get that case?