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R2 Button on Dualshock 4 sticking.....again.
- Thread starter meanspartan
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it's one end of the small plastic rod that holds the trigger in place breaking. i'm about to fix my two controllers for like the tenth time. in a past thread a few people told me to start using the controllers correctly. threads like this one keep popping up, so i don't think it's me. i do blame FPS.
R2 replacements are really cheap on ebay and wherever else, and it's very easy to fix. the hardest part is lining up the spring again, but still easy once you've done it a few times. i recommend replacing the sticks too if you're going to be taking it apart :]
R2 replacements are really cheap on ebay and wherever else, and it's very easy to fix. the hardest part is lining up the spring again, but still easy once you've done it a few times. i recommend replacing the sticks too if you're going to be taking it apart :]
MrBenchmark
Member
R2 on my controller just messed up today playing destiny this is the second controller to do this at 60 a pop it's kinda bullshit. And I'm not rough on any of my stuff.
MrBenchmark
Member
yeah this is bullshit!
neoism
Member
yeah i like the controller over all... but i changed all fps games i play to l1&r1 for shooting and aiming and using R3 for sprint is waaaaayy fucking better than L3... you only have to press down on R3 to start sprint not press front down.... saved my controller.. had mine a year with at least 2k hours played on it... still going strong... i also put some wd40 right on the trigger where it broke in the pic above... with some qtips really helps with squeaking.
I heard WD40 might erode the plastic? Graphite powder is better maybe?
I had the same broken hinge problem btw, which I fixed by replacement buttons. I didn't even play it for that long. It's the shittiest official controller I ever used.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
I'm ok with these now. My launch 2 both had a sticking R1, both got replaced. Sold that one off for a 1200 model console and every controller I've had since (including the White and Red that I bought) have been fine.
gunslikewhoa
Member
You can buy packs of multiple springs and buttons on Amazon for a few bucks. I replaced a spring a year or so ago and it's fine. The WD-40 is for R1/L1, not the triggers, afaik. I've done that, too. Launch controller still going strong.
BearFlexington
Member
As of today both of my controllers are trash. Broken R2 on one, torn sticks and sticking R1 on the other. Fuck McGuyver-ing the controllers, this is horseshit.
It's actually not sticking guys - the peg on the side where the spring is set into the trigger has snapped. You'll need to either open the controller up and superglue the peg back on, or buy reinforced triggers from eBay like these.
whiteninja
Member
I thought I was ok from the ds4 problems but only a few days ago the R2 button on mine stopped working. It would try to register but just revert back when pressing it in. I Took it apart and used some rubbing alcohol on the sensor under the rubber thing seemed to fix it.
Man, I always have to do a quick search to see if I already posted in this thread.
For what it's worth, I think they changed the way the "2" buttons are made. At least they were on my 20th anniversary.
See how they filled in that gap until the very end?
My triggers though, I think because of where they moved the springs, have no resistance which makes them really sensitive. I'm considering replacing all the guts in my 20th anniversary with an older model because of this.
old triggers for comparison
edit: I bring shame upon my family for replying to a three week old post...
yeah this is bullshit!
For what it's worth, I think they changed the way the "2" buttons are made. At least they were on my 20th anniversary.
See how they filled in that gap until the very end?
My triggers though, I think because of where they moved the springs, have no resistance which makes them really sensitive. I'm considering replacing all the guts in my 20th anniversary with an older model because of this.
old triggers for comparison
edit: I bring shame upon my family for replying to a three week old post...
dragonzdogma
Member
Never had issues. Tip. If my r2 was no longer working I would map R2 to another button via ps4 custom buttons configurator.
Man, I always have to do a quick search to see if I already posted in this thread.
For what it's worth, I think they changed the way the "2" buttons are made. At least they were on my 20th anniversary.
See how they filled in that gap until the very end?
My triggers though, I think because of where they moved the springs, have no resistance which makes them really sensitive. I'm considering replacing all the guts in my 20th anniversary with an older model because of this.
old triggers for comparison
edit: I bring shame upon my family for replying to a three week old post...
Good news, does the new button fit in the old ones?
Oh, sorry for not replying sooner. I didn't check if they'd fit, but I don't think they'd work properly even if they did, as that's where the spring goes on the old ones whereas the new ones, the spring is like... attached to the side of the thing that holds the trigger.
So even if they did fit, there'd be no place for the spring with the new triggers in the old... housing.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
My first controller's L2 was sticky, and my analog pads had shredded up rubber. My new, blue DS4 is like one month old, and has a sticky d-pad. It used to be squeaky but now I have to press hard to "unblock" the sticky buttons.
PS4 controllers are the shittiest things ever.
PS4 controllers are the shittiest things ever.
Why are they so expensive !!!!???? They have to know it's horseshit quality.
Ranmo
Member
I recently just sent in my second DS4. The left stick was just becoming unresponsive.
My first controller however was a disaster. The stick wasn't the only problem, for whatever reason if I held the R2 button down even ever so slightly. It would cause my left analog stick to think that I'm pushing up.
I love the controller, the design is nice. But its produced way too cheaply.
EDIT: And i'm good with my controllers. I've only ever used one DS3 controller that still works very well. I've never had to replace controllers like this.
My first controller however was a disaster. The stick wasn't the only problem, for whatever reason if I held the R2 button down even ever so slightly. It would cause my left analog stick to think that I'm pushing up.
I love the controller, the design is nice. But its produced way too cheaply.
EDIT: And i'm good with my controllers. I've only ever used one DS3 controller that still works very well. I've never had to replace controllers like this.
The build quality still sucks on these controllers, as does the battery. Iterations of the controller have fixed a few things, but its still not perfect. If Sony dropped the ball on one thing with PS4, its this. Really like the controller feel, but I just can't count on it to always work as intended.
That controller is wired though, right? If not, I might seriously consider picking one up. How's battery life?
That controller is wired though, right? If not, I might seriously consider picking one up. How's battery life?
neoism
Member
this right here people... just a little bit on a qtip.. and your good... plus dont fucking press hard as people seem to do... i reallly love the L1 and R1 buttons sooo i change those to aim and shoot for shooters... really helps save your trigger buttons...
InsaneTiger
Member
So weird, hundreds of hours playing Destiny and whatnot and not a single problem.
WD-40 FTW though
WD-40 FTW though