How to Configure Your PS5 Controller's FPS Paddles: A Practical Guide
Loïc Léger
Controllers with paddles, often referred to as FPS controllers , offer players an enhanced gaming experience that allows them to perform additional actions without removing their thumbs from the joysticks. This feature is especially appreciated in shooter games where speed and accuracy are essential for getting the best headshots. In this article, we'll show you step-by-step how to configure your controller's FPS paddles to optimize your gaming performance.
Why configure PS5 controller FPS paddles?
Configuring your controller's paddles has several advantages:
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Increased Responsiveness : Assigns frequently used actions to palettes to reduce reaction time.
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Improved Comfort : Avoid moving your fingers from the joysticks, reducing fatigue during long gaming sessions.
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Customization: Adapt your controller configuration to your playing style for a more intuitive experience.
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How to configure Draw my Pad FPS palettes
Enabling configuration mode
Before starting this guide, make sure to check that your controller is properly paired with your console. To be sure, you can connect it directly with a USB-C cable .
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2️⃣ Assigning buttons to FPS paddles
Now is the time to decide what function or button you want to assign to each paddle (e.g. jump, reload, crouch).
To assign a function to a palette:
1. Press the button and the desired paddle simultaneously (for example, the X button has been assigned to the right paddle).
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2. Hold both buttons for about 3 seconds .
3. The blue light will flash red to confirm that the assignment was successful.
Repeat this for each paddle you want to configure . You can program any of the following 12 buttons : X, O, triangle, square, up, down, left, right, R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3.
3️⃣ Exit configuration mode
Once all the paddles are configured to your preferences, press and hold the center button on the back of the paddles again until the blue light stops flashing and returns to a solid state. This means you have exited configuration mode.
Additional Tips for SPF Palettes
⚙️ Test the configuration before you start playing : After configuring the FPS palettes, go to the training mode of your favorite game and test the new assignments to make sure they match your expectations.
🔄 Editing and Resetting: If you are not satisfied with the remapping, and you wish to change your FPS controller assignments, simply repeat the steps above. To reset, use a paperclip or the metal pin that came with your FPS controller to reset the settings. Insert the pin into the small hole to the right of the center button (circled in red in the image below) for 5 to 10 seconds . Then, you can reconfigure your paddles using the same procedure.
Change up to 4 configuration profiles on the FPS controller
This is the big new feature of this FPS controller : you can save up to 4 configuration profiles according to your gaming preferences. Each profile is associated with a specific color ( Blue, Green, Cyan, Purple ) to allow you to easily switch between your personalized settings.
With this feature, tedious manual remapping is a thing of the past! You can pre-save optimized configurations for each game type, and switch between profiles with just two quick presses of the center paddle button (circled in red in the image below). The indicator light will immediately change color to indicate which profile is active. It's that simple!
Example of using profiles:
🟢 GREEN Profile (FPS - Fortnite, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Rainbow Six Siege )
🎯 Ultra-fast setup to maximize your responsiveness in combat : optimized keys for shooting, reloading and smooth movement .
🟣 VIOLET Profile (Fighting Games - Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Tekken )
👊 Button remapping for more accessible combos : assign your special move buttons to the paddles for chain attacks and parries more easily .
🔵 BLUE Profile (Racing Games - Gran Turismo, Need for Speed, F1 23 )
🏎️ Total control of acceleration and braking : configure the paddles to change gears or activate boosts more easily.
🩵 CYAN Profile (Chill & RPG Games - Stardew Valley, Elden Ring, Final Fantasy )
🛡️ Comfort and accessibility : configure your keys to interact with the environment, navigate menus or execute repetitive commands with a single gesture.
Your FPS controller, your configurations ! Adapt each profile to your playing style , change setups in an instant, and enjoy a controller 100% optimized for each gaming experience!
Trigger Stops, how do they work?
With the FPS controller , you can Activate or deactivate Trigger Stops as you wish, providing maximum flexibility depending on your playing style. Unlike conventional triggers, which have a full travel before being activated, Trigger Stops reduce the activation distance , allowing for an instant reaction.
Why choose to activate a Trigger Stop on one trigger and not the other?
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✅ With Trigger Stop ✅
 Ideal for shooters where every millisecond counts. Your shots will be faster and you'll be able to chain headshots more easily. Perfect for FPS games like Call of Duty or Apex Legends . |
❌ Without Trigger Stop ❌
 Recommended for actions requiring gradual trigger pressure, such as acceleration in racing games or timing certain actions in adventure games .
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With this advanced customization, you can, for example, activate a Trigger Stop on the shooting trigger and leave the other trigger in standard mode for better management of secondary actions such as zooming or aiming.
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