Whether it's because some controller buttons aren't working or you need a custom configuration that lets you control all the combinations, the PS5 software allows you to modify how the DualSense buttons respond and react . If you're looking for this option, today we'll tell you how you can customize all the DualSense buttons to your liking.
Why change the buttons on the PS5 controller?
The option may sound quite strange to you, but in reality it makes all the sense in the world, and especially, it is focused on that small niche of users who often do not receive the necessary attention. And it is that in the end, video games must be enjoyed by as many people as possible, including those who suffer from some type of motor problem or coordination difficulty.
Those players who need to relocate some controls will be able to do so thanks to the system settings that are included in the PS5 software. It may be a completely unnecessary option for some, but to give you an idea, it could be perfect for those who come from another platform and want to have controls similar to those of another console, or simply for the sake of it.
In any case, the most coherent function is to offer the possibility of making things easier for those players who really need help with the control of the DualSense, since customizing some buttons could help a lot in many cases.
Does the change affect games?
All changes applied on the controller will be reflected in all games. So, if you have swapped the roles of the circle button for the L2 trigger, this mod will affect all games you run as well. If what you are looking for is to change the pass and shoot button exclusively in FIFA, then you must do it within the game itself, in the control settings menu.
To show you exactly how button mapping works from the system menu, basically swapping would work exactly like swapping the internal cables of the DualSense.
How to change PS5 controllers from the DualSense
To change the distribution of the buttons of the DualSense remote, you just have to follow the following steps:
- The first thing is to make sure that you are using the correct profile, as you could adjust the settings to the profile of another person using the same PS5. So sign in with the profile you want to apply the new setting to.
- In the event that you are logged in and want to apply the settings to a secondary profile, switch users by selecting the profile image in the quick launch menu and select the "Switch user" option.
- Then you will have to go to the configuration menu. This section is located in the upper right corner of the screen, so go to the main menu by pressing the home button (if you are from a game or an application), press start and scroll to the top menu until you reach the option of Setting.
- Within this menu you must go to the accessibility section, since it is there where you can adjust many parameters related to shortcuts, the way in which graphics and screen texts are represented and even the possibility of activating audio transcriptions of chat.
- In this case we will focus on the "Controllers" option, the place where we can activate the function that we are looking for in this tutorial.
- Select the “Custom Button Assignments” option to be able to define all the options available in this option.
- The first thing you will have to do is activate the "Activate custom button assignments" function, since otherwise the configuration will not be active, even if it is already configured. This will allow you to have a setting but apply it only when you need it.
- The next option is the one we are looking for, since it will be the one that will allow us to Customize the buttons. By clicking on this option, the image of a DualSense with all its buttons will appear, and that is where we can establish what function each of the presses will do. For example, if we want R2 to act as a Square, we will only have to select it and choose the option from the drop-down menu.
Once you have all the buttons customized to your liking and needs, you only have to confirm the changes so that everything is perfectly registered, and the buttons will start to work just as you established them. Please note that if you change the function of the Cross and Circle buttons you may not navigate correctly through the menus.
Other configuration options
Within the Controls menu in the Accessibility section, you will find the option "Intensity of the trigger effect". This option will allow you to adjust the resistance of the DualSense triggers, a function that was released with the launch of the new controller, but that could be annoying for some players who cannot exert enough force on the trigger in question.
This option allows you to define the intensity of the trigger effect to adjust the tension of the L2 and R2 buttons depending on what is happening in the game. This way you can define how strong the resistance will be when you pull the trigger.
Another option is to exchange the analog sticks, being able to establish that the right stick performs the functions of the left and vice versa. This option would be completely unthinkable for many players, but surely some other user has been looking for it for years.
Finally, another available option is to adjust the intensity of the controller vibration, something that could annoy some users, so turning it off or reducing it to a minimum could help the grip of the controller for many players.