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

First off, I want to thank this company for sending both the small and large buttons, since I had no idea which one I was going to put on first. I eventually settled on the smaller size for both, but I imagine you could mix and match to what feels most comfortable. Installation was very simple, and they label everything to make sure you know exactly where each rubber bit and tape should go. They feel very secure after a month, and I haven't had any issues of them starting to peel or falling off. The rubber can get a little bit slippery if my hands are sweaty, but with how much the buttons stick out from the back, as well as the hexagonal carvings in the rubber, my fingers never slid off of the buttons. If you are prone to getting wet hands when playing, I would probably suggest you try to find a design that has raised bumps on the rubber instead of carved indents.

I had a little trouble getting the stickers to work because the room to pull off the backside is so small, but once I did that, I was set. They give you plenty of backup stickers too (double what you need) so no issue there. The back buttons are very useful in games but I’ve always found them a little awkward to press so at times I’ve found myself taking my thumb off the right stick and reaching for the face buttons even when I shouldn’t. These grips change that. They feel great and add slightly to the ergonomics of the Deck as a whole since it’s easier to rest my fingers on the back. It all comes in a small pouch too so you can store the extra button and sticker set very easily. Everything I could ask for really. Definitely recommend them if you’re experiencing similar difficulties with the Deck’s buttons. Most of the other products similar to this are just stickers to make them more grippy or add texture, but this makes them actually easier to press.

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

I picked up these back button enhancement grips for my Steam Deck OLED and overall I’m pleased with them. Not many of the games I play actually use the back buttons, but I find that the grips make holding the device more comfortable all the time, even when I’m not actively using the buttons. They add just enough thickness and contour to help with grip and reduce fatigue during longer sessions. I have average-sized hands and tried both the taller and shorter button grips. The taller grips are fine, but the shorter ones are perfect for my hand size and feel the most natural. Installation requires a bit of patience to get the placement just right, but the kit includes extra double-sided tape, which is helpful in case you need to reposition them. Overall these grips are a solid addition if you want a more comfortable hold on your Steam Deck OLED, regardless of how often you use the back buttons.

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.

Un producto bueno que cumple con lo que promete, el diseño es óptimo y cómodo. Pensé que se despegarian al poco tiempo pero aún siguen en su sitio sin ningún problema.

The button enhancers work really well. It makes the back buttons a lot easier to use but don't hurt the look. They're durable and they haven't moved since I put them in and used the steam deck. They fit perfectly and the 2 sizes let you choose between a bit of a raise or higher raise. I choose the thickest ones and, at least for me, made using the steam deck easier for me.

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!

Hacen que el uso de los botones de atras del steamdeck sea mucho mejor ayudándote a usarlos mas, tienen buen agarre y se sienten bien al tacto

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 !