BoxManLocke
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Has Sony fixed the peeling problem with the Dualshock 4?
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Not anymore it's not.
The Xtortionist
Member
I believe the issue was fixed when the white controllers launched.
Rain City Gamer
Member
I find these work really well. Just some covers to put over them.
I have these and they are the best $5 I have ever spent.
Tbh they all look the same. I over paid for mine, was like $15 for 4 X1 sticks. And they look identical to the ones linked. Honestly, I'm pretty sure all of these are more tha fine. I haven't taken apart my X1 controller, but I compared my DS4 and X1 closely w/ a light. Same pattern/seams/markings. Same feel.
I can't imagine the X1 ones are like anymore higher quality, pretty sure all of these are pretty 1:1. which is all the more sad that the DS4 rubber quality was that poor. I know a lot of people didn't have the same issues. But I still prefer the material used for the X1 joysticks. I again doubt they are that much higher quality or cost more. They just chose material that grips better and has less room for batch issues due to the kind of surface material.
Anyways, thanks for linking. I know that will really help people out.
Ah, thanks. That should be an easy enough indicator.
Since I don't have a PS4 to match it with, color is irrelevant. At least white should look nicer on a coffee table.
Collateral22
Member
Yeah the newer ones have PS3 like stick material. Much better than the launch rubber ones.
AgentOtaku
Member
The other "Dualshock4 is garbage" thread (or one of many really...) inspired me to finally go ahead with the XB1 stick mod as I had a spare XB1 controller, lol:
Once I figured everything out, wasn't too bad.
Still deciding if I want to keep them in or not as having higher sticks does screw with the intended ergonomics of the controller. It's why I couldn't handle KontrolFreeks (even CQCs)
I can say for sure tho that official OEM XB1 sticks REALLY do perfectly fit on the DS4's analog shafts (O___o)
Once I figured everything out, wasn't too bad.
Still deciding if I want to keep them in or not as having higher sticks does screw with the intended ergonomics of the controller. It's why I couldn't handle KontrolFreeks (even CQCs)
I can say for sure tho that official OEM XB1 sticks REALLY do perfectly fit on the DS4's analog shafts (O___o)
Mechanized
Member
My analogs have grinded into the ring surrounding them in fucking record time on two different controllers.
The Artisan
Member
How do you mean?The other "Dualshock4 is garbage" thread (or one of many really...) inspired me to finally go ahead with the XB1 stick mod as I had a spare XB1 controller, lol:
Once I figured everything out, wasn't too bad.
Still deciding if I want to keep them in or not as having higher sticks does screw with the intended ergonomics of the controller. It's why I couldn't handle KontrolFreeks (even CQCs)
I can say for sure tho that official OEM XB1 sticks REALLY do perfectly fit on the DS4's analog shafts (O___o)
Got a replacement controller for the one that came with the system and haven't had a problem since.
The Xbone analogs are taller.
The Xbone analogs are taller.
rokkerkory
Member
Hoping by the time I get PS4 that this will be fixed. It's kinda weird coming from the awesome PS2 / 3 controllers.
AwesomePossum
Member
not buying ps4 till this is fixed.
TheGamingBox
Banned
it has been fixed
That happened to me aswell, too much adhesive on the label.
gameoverbro
Member
I have one launch controller that just cracked a bit, nothing major. My red and blue sticks are good as new.
ugh_the_boot
Banned
Good to know they have fixed the issue because I need to buy a Dual Shock 4 and keep one in the car so that I can remote play on the Xperia Z3 anytime.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
Which is good for the right stick better for aiming. Not so good on the left stick which is for movement. unless you roll south paw in which case the reverse is true.
endlessflood
Member
I got a set of aluminum replacement sticks for my original controller. That shit ain't ever gonna peel.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
ugh_the_boot
Banned
ahahaa
How do they feel? Been thinking of doing the same.
endlessflood
Member
It's anodized aluminium bro, that shit washes straight off! lol
In all seriousness though it's really easy to clean pizza grease and Doritos residue off, unlike with rubber.
They feel great, there's very slight beveling around the outer ring of the stick to make it textured and grippy so your thumbs never slip off.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
no i'm talking about cleaning the blood that runs down the sticks and INTO the controller.
Pop
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AgentOtaku
Member
I got a set of aluminum replacement sticks for my original controller. That shit ain't ever gonna peel.
aren't these uncomfortable tho?
endlessflood
Member
Do you bleed a lot into the controller when you're playing games? I think you might be doing it wrong lol
I find them more comfortable than the rubber because my thumbs don't slide continuously across the top. I have 3 PS4 controllers, one with aluminium sticks and two with the standard rubber, and I much prefer the aluminium.
No, but the newer revision started entering the market almost a year ago. The chances of there being any of the older controllers left on store shelves are pretty slim. You will know right away if you have the newer sticks, as the material uses is much harder than the original rubber. The new ones still wear down if you are tough on analog sticks, but they won't peel unless you are a beast when playing or use your fingernails.
I had the peeling issue with both my original controllers.
Bought xb1 replacement sticks of Amazon. All was great for a while, but eventually they also started falling apart (hot weather seemed to make it worse?). The bigger issue I didn't realize was internally the plastic of one of the xb1 sticks was rubbing, creating a fine dust that eventually got into the mechanism of one that stick - damaging it so it wouldn't correctly register movement.
Combine this with it being *very* easy to damage the triggers when opening the case (little plastic protrusion that holds the spring) I eventually had two broken controllers. I Frankensteined up one with spares from the dust damaged controller, and that worked ok. Unfortunately I somehow (no idea how) managed to short that once out while trying to improve the broken trigger later on.
Long story short I now have a white controller.
Bought xb1 replacement sticks of Amazon. All was great for a while, but eventually they also started falling apart (hot weather seemed to make it worse?). The bigger issue I didn't realize was internally the plastic of one of the xb1 sticks was rubbing, creating a fine dust that eventually got into the mechanism of one that stick - damaging it so it wouldn't correctly register movement.
Combine this with it being *very* easy to damage the triggers when opening the case (little plastic protrusion that holds the spring) I eventually had two broken controllers. I Frankensteined up one with spares from the dust damaged controller, and that worked ok. Unfortunately I somehow (no idea how) managed to short that once out while trying to improve the broken trigger later on.
Long story short I now have a white controller.
User 479360
Banned
I'd think aluminum would be really uncomfortable. It's the first time I've ever seen anyone use such sticks.
It'd be cool to try them for a few hours, though.
It'd be cool to try them for a few hours, though.
DriftedPlanet
Unconfirmed Member
Ditto. The cross mark/concave covers are what I use, and the increased surface area is very comfortable.
For those who replaced the sticks with xb1 sticks, aren't the pads a bit small? I just removed my covers to check if the default sticks were as tiny as I recalled and they're even smaller than I remembered. People say that the xb1 sticks have an even smaller surface which I can't imagine enjoying. Do most people have small enough thumbs that it doesn't seem small to them?
endlessflood
Member
They're not, and they're dirt cheap on eBay if you want to give them a try. I got mine after hearing some other gaffers recommend them and they were as good as advertised
Hydrargyrus
Member
I did a mod with the Xbone sticks and a 2000mah battery. It was pretty easy to do and the improvement is fantastic.
The sticks are higher and the part where you put your thumbs is smaller, but the grip is better. I would not choose one from another, because the DS4 sticks are more comfortable to me, but have other drawbacks.
I would say that, if you have not problems with the DS4 sticks, keep them. If not and you know how to change them, is easy to do.
But the battery change is a mandatory. It go from 4h to 6-7h and is the easiest part to change.
The sticks are higher and the part where you put your thumbs is smaller, but the grip is better. I would not choose one from another, because the DS4 sticks are more comfortable to me, but have other drawbacks.
I would say that, if you have not problems with the DS4 sticks, keep them. If not and you know how to change them, is easy to do.
But the battery change is a mandatory. It go from 4h to 6-7h and is the easiest part to change.
AgentOtaku
Member
Link, please?
The Artisan
Member
only slightly though, and I don't see how that would completely stop the uniformity of the ergonomics
QuantumZebra
Member
I find these work really well. Just some covers to put over them.
Yea I mean... this isn't rocket science lol. Had covers on the thumbs since day 1 so this is a non-issue for me. For like $8 you can get like 10 of em
Birgitte2004
Member
I feel super lucky. I use my PS4 nearly every day and my launch DS4s are still pristine and working flawlessly.
Still waiting for them to start to fail in some way.
Still waiting for them to start to fail in some way.
RedAssedApe
Banned
The other "Dualshock4 is garbage" thread (or one of many really...) inspired me to finally go ahead with the XB1 stick mod as I had a spare XB1 controller, lol:
Once I figured everything out, wasn't too bad.
Still deciding if I want to keep them in or not as having higher sticks does screw with the intended ergonomics of the controller. It's why I couldn't handle KontrolFreeks (even CQCs)
I can say for sure tho that official OEM XB1 sticks REALLY do perfectly fit on the DS4's analog shafts (O___o)
same here. i have a set of KF alphas which are even shorter than the CQCs. also...the alphas seemed to squish the rubber and may damage your sticks if you remove them too often.
Teletraan1
Banned
I have a launch pad
with perfect sticks. I also have 2 other DS4s purchased during last years black friday sale with perfect sticks. I dont know what people are doing to these sticks or how cheap/poorly built some of them are but mine are mint. Not denying its a problem because it seems to be a widespread issue but how did I avoid any issues other than shit battery for the DS4? My shit usually breaks. Whenever I buy something it is broken out of the box like 90% of the time.
mcquack
endlessflood
Member
I've never had a stick problem with any of my PS2 or PS3 controllers despite years of constant use. My launch PS4 controller had a peeling stick after about 2 months. It's not how people were using them, it was a clear design flaw in terms of construction/materials.
Aluminium replacement sticks did the trick for me, and I much prefer them to rubber now
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
Yes, revision:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NucbuFsaVy0
Tutorial for Sticks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsFqFmj2Org
(the end is the best)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NucbuFsaVy0
Tutorial for Sticks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsFqFmj2Org
(the end is the best)
Fancy Clown
Member
what are some good stick covers? And will they stay on if one of my stick's rubber has pretty much torn off on one side?