The ability to decide which buttons do what on your controller should always be entirely up to you, so Microsoft has made sure you remap them however you'd like.

How to customize controller layout on Switch You can remap the controls of the two included Joy-Cons, a Switch Pro Controller, or the buttons of a Nintendo Switch Lite.

Sony's PS5 lets players remap controller buttons for personalized gameplay, making it easier to dominate games with unique layouts across profiles and devices.

We spend the majority of our time in video games mashing on buttons on a controller, so it seems reasonable enough to want to customize that experience to make things as comfortable as possible ...

Remapping a video game’s buttons is a feature that can make gaming sessions more comfortable.

Accessing the Custom Button Assignments Menu To change your controller's button assignments on the PS5, open the system settings by selecting the gear-shaped icon on the top right of the home screen.

If you've bought a new PS5 and aren't sure where the L3 and R3 buttons are, here's a guide on how to use them and customize them to your liking.