Back Button Enhancement Set

The PlayVital back button enhancement set feels amazing—adds a solid grip and makes the buttons easier to reach. It’s subtle but makes a big difference in gameplay. Pros: Comfortable, easy install, customizable thickness Cons: Slight learning curve on install

As someone who has been using the back buttons on more premium controllers for years, I found the back buttons on the steam deck to be to flush with the body of it. These solve that issue by providing elevated buttons with a stiff textured grip that allows me to both hold & press the buttons down more easily than the stock buttons. I've had these installed on my steam deck for well over a yr and they still hold up really good. At first I waited to write a review to see if they would fall off after some time & then completely forgot, but I've only had to install them once & they have stuck really well. It comes with 2 different sets of different heights which was great as I was able to install the ones I didn't use on my wife's steam deck at the beginning of the year & they are also still holding up well 8 months later. I definitely recommend them & if I ever get another steam deck, I will definitely be buying these again.

To install the buttons, they give you double sided tape pads. It's similar to putting on a screen protector, simple process. They gave 3 me sets of 4 stickers. Turns out I needed all three. Two of the sets only had adhesive on one side, and the third set had the plastic cover bent into the tape slightly so I had to cut it to pry the plastic cover off. Once they're installed, they're good. Improves the back button feel

This was something I badly needed and had been waiting for. I'm not entirely sure why, but the back buttons have always felt awkward to use. Optionally, there is a 3D printable attachment you could get made that snaps on to the back of the Steam Deck and gives the back buttons an extended feel, like the rear buttons on the Steam Controller. I think that's what's been missing - something that made the buttons feel a bit different than just being flush with the back of the Deck. These come in 2 thickness sizes, 4 enhancers each, with multiple pieces of double-sided adhesive, in case you mess up (I messed up once!). They come in a neat little clamshell case with alcohol wipes and a mini microfiber cloth. Step 1 was to take my TPU grip case off and remove the skins I had already placed on the buttons. Step 2, clean and dust the buttons with the alcohol wipes and dry them off with the microfiber cloth. Step 3, pick the desired thickness and position the button enhancers. Step 4, apply the double-sided adhesive to the enhancer. A note I'd like to make is to apply one button at a time. Step 5, place the enhancer on the button. Try to get it right on the first try, because if you try to remove it, the double-sided adhesive can pull off of the enhancer. That's where I messed up! Another note is that the adhesive pieces are mirror images of each other, so it doesn't matter which one you use as long as it matches the shape of the button and enhancer. Step 6, put the case back on, and enjoy! I used the thicker enhancer versions since I have a grip case on it, and let me tell you, there was a huge difference right away! I was able to play Doom 2016 and jump around and chainsaw successfully. The same goes with Team Fortress 2. These enhancers are game changers. They're made out of a nice, grippy, soft rubber that contours perfectly to your finger tips. I would absolutely recommend these to anyone looking to make the back buttons more comfortable and accessible; they're terrific!

Bought these at the beginning of 2023 for my LCD Steam Deck and at the time, they came with two sets of adhesive, which made putting them on my OLED in December 2023 easy. Shame it looks like they only sell with one sheet now, especially since you may not be sure what thickness you want to use. From December 2023, until Mid-Late Oct 2024 the adhesive worked fine (enough). I noticed a few months ago that the buttons were kind of starting to slide around, leading to my finger being able to physically touch the adhesive during normal use. But now the stickers are just about fallen off. They're genuinely a great improvement to make the back buttons easier to push in. I'd wrote using the Steam Deck's back buttons entirely until putting these on. The higher thickness set works exceptionally well if you have your Steam Deck in any sort of protective case.

10/10 they give u spares, but I bought my steamdeck oled a year after it came out and got these for it, I haven’t even used a spare that they included, the color is perfect, installation is easy, they feel great, they fit, Idk what they use to make it stick but Stability & Functionality is great, I use back buttons when I play cyberpunk, and other games

These make it easier to press the grip buttons due to the extra leverage they give your fingers. The buttons are actually comfortable to use now and I configure they to be used and essential in each of my games. In fact, I now find the grip buttons easier to use than the R1 and L1 buttons which seem to always be a stretch for my index features. Often, I'll simply remap the R1 and L1 functions to the grip buttons. I didn't have any trouble installing using the packaged implements and instructions. They've been fine for over a month now, with no change since they day they were installed. I'd buy again.

I bought these two years ago and they were fantastic, lasted two years of heavy use. The adhesive started to fail and I couldn’t find the backups so I ordered a new set. They have changed the adhesive (compare the type in the tutorial installation video and what ships now) and the new adhesive is absolutely abysmal. I went through two sets just trying to get it applied. The buttons themselves are still great but they were extremely difficult to apply and I have little confidence they will last more than a month, let alone the two years the previous adhesive lasted. It’s so thin I was convinced they accidentally sent me one sided adhesive

Przyciski do Steam Decka bardzo się przydają do skuteczniejszego i szybszego użytkowania.

Despite the seller saying there is only one set of stickers included, I decided to give this a shot because it would be easy enough to cut out carpet tape if necessary. Fortunately that isn't necessary, as there are actually four sheets included (so you have four tries to get this right, or can share with a friend). That communication issue aside, I'm really quite impressed on the presentation...zipper case with mesh that can be repurposed for who knows what (I'm putting my USB charge adapter and joystick caps in there for now, but it would also fit ear buds and a charging cable quite easily). The adhesive is 3M and it grips very well to the SD button. Getting the backing off of something that is precision cut is a little challenging - I suggest you find a pair of fine tweezers or a hobby knife and poke at the corners until you find one that wants to lift. It's not that difficult. The buttons are a soft rubber and I'm finding the slimmer ones to be just enough to get access to those troublesome buttons. They do grip to the adhesive, although given how smooth the grip surface is, it can easily be peeled off, as well. I took the tip of a sharp knife and lightly scored a hatch pattern on the back of the button in hopes of giving it a little more something to grip onto. I expect this will be fine, but I do see the possibility of the buttons coming off through regular use. Perhaps that's why they included that really nice carry case :). Removing the adhesive from the button is really easy. Just press with a finger or thumb and roll it from the edge. Overall, I think this is an excellent product. It would be a 6/5 if the buttons could be engineered to stick a little better. But at this price, I'm not complaining!

Ces boutons arrière sont tout simplement fantastiques ! La qualité de fabrication est excellente, avec une prise en main agréable et une finition noire qui s'accorde parfaitement avec mon Steam Deck OLED. J'apprécie particulièrement les deux épaisseurs différentes, qui permettent de personnaliser l'expérience selon ses préférences. L'installation est facile et rapide, et une fois en place, les boutons ajoutent une nouvelle dimension au gameplay. Si vous cherchez à améliorer votre Steam Deck, ces boutons sont un must-have !

Trotz gründlichem entfetten mit Aceton haftet der Kleber nicht sehr gut und bei hitzigen Spielsessions löst sich dann doch ab und dann mal einer der Pads. Habe andere Klebepafs von 3M benutzt.

Una muy buena forma de mejorar tu Steamdeck. Hace que sea mas ergonomico y tiene muy buena calidad. Facil de colocar.