Collective Minds Strike Pack FPS Dominator for PS4 Controllers (PS4)

Well I've had the SPD for over two weeks now and can I say..... I'm impressed. The design of the SPD is well executed. Very light and adds minimal bulk to my PS pro controller. The paddles sit comfortably on the inside of the controller arc and are easily activated using my ring fingers. I'm a massive Destiny geek and have found the remappable buttons to be extremely useful in both PVE and moreso in PVP. I've mapped the weapon-swop (triangle) to the left paddle and slide/crouch/ability (circle) to the right - easily doeable by simply pressing the button above the paddle (on the back of your controller when it's attached) and then just press the controller buttons you want it to map. Easy. The hidden gems of this add-on? The 'mods' - preprogrammed and adjustable functions for each of the buttons on your ps controller when the SPD is attached and powered on. You have to let the SPD know which game you're playing and which controller scheme you use ffirst. Fairly easy to do. Want to turn your scout rifle or hand cannon into a full-auto? Select the right mod and you're good to go. Loads more options available - pulse fire, drop-shot, etc etc. Great if you're into COD. Down sides for some? You MUST use the (admittedly long!) USB cable for the SPD to work. Down side, you're tethered to the PS. Upside? Lag-free button commands. Up to you what you like. Also - my god, the manual.... Can I say is taken me a week to figure out (and remember) how to select your class and then change your mod. The manual does a TERRIBLE job of teaching/showing you how to do this. But once you figure it out its easy to do - three second to turn a mod on and off on the fly. Very useful in PVE, almost as much in PVP. (Just remember if you like using a chargeable weapon like a fusion rifle you WILL have to turn this off!) Finally, with this plugged in it registers on the PS as a headset - so NO audio through your TV, so you have to use a headset! No bother for me but worth highlighting for you lovely lot. Overall? If you're not willing to shell out +£100 for a SCUF or a Razer, but want an advantage, this might just hit the spot for you...

Great - feel it should be a part of the controller any way by default. Only issue was trying to use with earphones on old version 1 dual shock controller. not an issue with newer version 2 - see below. Playing Red Dead Redemption 2 I got annoyed how when galloping on horse back or maintaining pace with other characters I would have to hold 'x' meaning my thumb could not be used to look around the wonderful scenery, or in gun fights to aim. Firstly I tried changing the controls on the game, which allowed me to use the shoulder button but this got rid of the tapping to sprint function, instead you just toggle pressed it. Many gamers seem to liek this but I actually really respect Rockstars choice to have you hold 'x' to run then rapidly tap 'x' to sprint it make it feel more visceral and matches more the idea of having to sprint. this product provided me with the solution as it allowed me to easily map 'x' to the left lever just where my middle finger or ring finger rests. I then also had the right lever which i chose to match to 'square'. now i can play red Dead mainly keeping my thumbs free to move and look while using my fingers under the controller to sprint and jump/climb. i switched over to No Man's Sky and was able to easily change what the lever buttons did under the controller to allow me to sprint with the left and jet pack with the right. I was concerned that the set up would be complicated but it wasn't at all. Simply clip the device onto the back of the controller, attach the very long usb cable, click ok when the rather normal wired controller message comes up. Then hold the small button at the top of the lever and press the button you want the lever to be and let go, then that lever is set. Do the same with the other one. I know nothing about the other modes and mods etc. The lever buttons feel high quality and have a nice click when pressed, after a while it just feels part of the controller and you wonder why the ps4 didn't have more of it's buttons in that position anyway. It's nice to effectively grip with your hand to run or climb. I wonder if the PS5 will have this in the controller as default. The cable is so long that i don't see how this not being wireless would be an issue. if you want to walk away form the screen for some reason and keep the controller in your hands, just quickly disconnect the cable and reconnect when you come back. Only issue I had was with audio when trying to use an old version one controller, manufacturer support were really helpful and had a chat function. Sorted it quickly, basically the version 1 controller has its code end in 1e i think and version 2 has it end 2e (you can find this code on the back of the controller under the Sony word just to the left. If its 1e you wont be able to use your earphones plugged into the controller when wired in (i just plugged the earphones into the tv instead with an extension cable). if its 2e your fine. Great product, great service - highly recomended

Let me start with a positive. The paddles on this controller add on are brilliant. Brilliant. I don't think a better position has been found. They make gaming so much better. The bad points. I am on my second one. Not a big deal until you consider I haven't been using them that long. They only come with a three month warranty which I think speaks volumes. After a while they just keep switching off. Mid game. You have to remove the power cable and plug back in. This has just started to happen on my second unit and to be honest I won't buy another at this price. If they were half the cost they are now I would consider it, but not at nearly 50 quid. I think I will save for a scuff which will last longer than one (two, three) of these. Its a shame really. Oh..... And just to add, the audio is horrific. I ended up buying a USB cable for my headset as it was almost useless through this device. Food for thought.