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Mod the Dualshock 4 with Xbox One analog sticks
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Ok, thanks guys! This is good to know!
Yes, the only complication I hear people having is putting the triggers back together, but that's just placing some small parts and not a situation where anything actually breaks.
I've seen a controller like this. It took a little more work, the results looked pretty good.
NEOPARADIGM
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Yeah after some hesitation I did it for all three of my controllers in like 10 or 15 minutes. Apart from having to kinda force the two halves apart (cringe) it's totally painless and easy.
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If only I could have the XB1 triggers.
They're really small I didn't like them.
Anyone know if I could get the 360 or Wii U Pro sticks on a DS4 instead?
Not impossible, but fairly difficult because the tension comes from stuff that's buried inside the analog stick assembly. Changing the tension on that would be a lot more complicated than a trigger where it's just a single torsion or compression spring.
mullet2000
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Can't...say I've heard someone say they want that before.
keltickennedy
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Still on the fence about doing this. I did get concave pads for the sticks. I noticed the xbox one sticks are a little higher. The pads also increase height, i was able to get use to it. Can anyone who made the modification go into a little detail about how the xbox one sticks feel and how they adjusted?
Try the $6 Gel Tabz first. You keep the superior PS4 stick resistance, they're very grippy while also adding a nice (small) amount of height, and they protect the sticks from any damage.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOSV98/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOSV98/?tag=neogaf0e-20
afaik this mod doesn't affect the tension of the sticks, only the plastic part that goes on top
Neuromancer
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Can I install the Xbox One controller bumpers on my DS4?
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They come in different hights and shapes (concave/convex). I have the green cqc on my DS3, they don't really extend the sticks that much and only provide better grip and are still concave. On my 360 controller I have the blue infinity ones, convex and they nearly double the height of the sticks and it was kinda strange at first, but when I got used to them (which was pretty quick) I noticed the finer control they give me especially in racing and shooting games.
http://www.kontrolfreek.com/ldr/fps-freeks-compare
Hero of Legend
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Can you do this with a DS2 and DS3 controller?
CreateNowSleepLater
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That's it. Although the bloopers at the end show the first run might have been a little tough based on how I lost my shit...
Correct, the assembly (in case you knock the trigger out) when taking it apart is covered at in the video. I don't think there is much risk to actually break anything.
How can anyone like the DS3 sticks?
Thanks, will give it a shot especially for that price. My left one started to get damage too so I can put this right over it right?
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JetBlackPanda
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I finally did it after playing Destiny for hours on end and getting sick of my finger slipping off the rubber.
The sticks are definitely looser. They feel almost identical to the resistance on an Xbox one controller. I much prefer the standard resistance but the rubber on the DS4 is so slippery my fingers were slipping off all the time.
The sticks are definitely looser. They feel almost identical to the resistance on an Xbox one controller. I much prefer the standard resistance but the rubber on the DS4 is so slippery my fingers were slipping off all the time.
NEOPARADIGM
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Well for the record I bought these and not XBO style: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H56ADXQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
They're pretty much identical to the originals except the rubber is a bit stiffer.
CreateNowSleepLater
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No, they won't fit. Nor can you use 360 sticks in the DS4.
Lord of Castamere
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I'm definitely doing this in a few weeks. Take the good from both and create perfection.
Hero of Legend
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Will the sticks from Wii and Wii U controllers work?
Yup, they fit on very snugly. I haven't felt them move at all.
I bought some Kontrol Freaks for my DS3 last year and even the smallest ones added too much height to the stick for my taste.
Yes, but not with the Xbone sticks.
There are plenty of replacements sticks for those pads, I've ordered a set of Kontrol Freak sticks for my ds3, I'll be playing Desitny on a ps3 for 3 months and the native sticks are terrible for FPSs.
IIRC the resistance winds up lower because Xbox One sticks are taller and give you more leverage.
If you wanted them to be effectively "shorter," you could maybe use a Dremel or a very small drill to increase the depth of the slot that fits with the analog stick assembly on the DS4.
Link to those? Don't like messing with the innards
http://www.ebgames.ca/playstation-4/biogenik-ps4-controller-thumb-grips/317763
EDIT: There's also Grip-It, which I've heard works great as well (I've never used them)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NSLGW2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The actual sticks were fine. It was the lack of resistance and the dead zone that stunk.
TangoAlphaLima
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Same here. I got the Grip-It ones. They work well.
GlamFM
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They were horrible. Concave... Why?
MightyHedgehog
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Surely, you mean convex.
same!
I found one but it's pretty expensive especially with shipping to Canada (~8)
http://battlebeavercustoms.com/products/ps4-domed-style-replacement-thumbsticks
I cant find any others selling this type =/
Hendrick's
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I use those. They are better than stock, but are a bit too squishy.
If you are buying sticks watch out, the ones I got off ebay were VERY VERY loose I had to use some tape on the nubs to make the sticks fit tightly, if anyone knows where they can get very tight fitting sticks please tell me. Also OP where did you get those sticks you're using? They seem quite tight.
With the wrapping tape around the nubs fix they are very tight on the controller, but theres always room for improvement, someone in another thread also suggested a paper wedge for making up that tiny bit of space.
The controller is great, I played it with Destiny with the new sticks and it works perfectly.
Great MOD.
ALSO WARNING WARNING, when you're messing with the piece of PCB that has the rumbbly motors be careful not to break their connection from the board.
With the wrapping tape around the nubs fix they are very tight on the controller, but theres always room for improvement, someone in another thread also suggested a paper wedge for making up that tiny bit of space.
The controller is great, I played it with Destiny with the new sticks and it works perfectly.
Great MOD.
ALSO WARNING WARNING, when you're messing with the piece of PCB that has the rumbbly motors be careful not to break their connection from the board.
Not totally silent, I think some people who contacted Sony about replacements were told that certain batches had been recalled. If you look at some pictures in the thread about DS4 analog stick problems, it's clear that newer models do have a different material and texture.
The issue is that there's still a lot of old stock out there that may or may not have bad sticks.
CreateNowSleepLater
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No idea, sorry.
These are the ones from the video:
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Black-Xbox-Controller-Analogue-Thumbsticks/dp/B00JQX91HU/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1407181609&sr=1-2&keywords=xbox+one+analog+sticks
If they aren't genuine I can't tell the difference. I did 2 controllers and this was although costly shipped via Prime.
ALLseeingEYE
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I have two of these stick sitting on my dresser.
I tried to mod my controller but one screw (if the controller is face down, back facing you) in the bottom of left of the handle just wouldn't screw out (twisting yields no results).
If anyone knows a solution to that, please let me know, I would love to mod that controller since the rubber is wearing away on one of the sticks.
I tried to mod my controller but one screw (if the controller is face down, back facing you) in the bottom of left of the handle just wouldn't screw out (twisting yields no results).
If anyone knows a solution to that, please let me know, I would love to mod that controller since the rubber is wearing away on one of the sticks.
MightyHedgehog
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Can't remember having a problem clicking in the sticks before doing the mod, but it hasn't been made more difficult to do with my two controllers after replacing the stick-tops. Easy peasy, but especially because the thumbs are better-centered in the stick-top, making the act of applying pressure to click more consistent.
jacksepticeye
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That's pretty nice looking. I do dislike the rubbers on the DS4
Gillian Seed
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Grip It covers are the best hands down!