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Mod the Dualshock 4 with Xbox One analog sticks
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twozerotwo
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brandonh83
Banned
Hell of a post and fantastic review. Really touches on about everything you'd need to know about this. I'm still personally undecided; I don't like the DS4 stick material, but I do agree that the precision is really great.
Duxxy3
Member
Nope, you can't. Only sticks that fit inside the xbox one controller, without modding the analog, are the xbox one analogs.
brandonh83
Banned
I read something about newer DS4's having harder material? Any truth to this? Friend of mine was asking about it because apparently Gamestops have the white controllers and he was thinking about picking one up.
Someone posted picture comparisons in another thread, and yeah, apparently the updated sticks have a rougher surface, less "sticky" feel, and they look a bit shinier and darker.
brandonh83
Banned
Awesome, thanks!
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
Mine are still going strong, no issues. I dont think I can go back to stock DS4 sticks now.
LowParry
Member
Just reposting from the Destiny thread:
Well for those who were wondering modding PS4 controllers, I just finish mine up. Took about 15 minutes to do after watching a few tutorials. Going to do the same with the white controller I'll get with my bundle tomorrow. But damn, it feels good. Real good. Can't wait to play tomorrow!
Well for those who were wondering modding PS4 controllers, I just finish mine up. Took about 15 minutes to do after watching a few tutorials. Going to do the same with the white controller I'll get with my bundle tomorrow. But damn, it feels good. Real good. Can't wait to play tomorrow!
inpHilltr8r
Member
OK so I'm going to try this with my spare controller. Ordered from Amazon. I see nice simple Philips head screws on the DS4 so this should be cake.
PseudoViper
Member
Hm, a little hesitant to try this. I actually prefer the ps4 stock stick anyways.
A little random, idk if it's me or not, but don't the xbox one sticks look like checker pieces?
A little random, idk if it's me or not, but don't the xbox one sticks look like checker pieces?
joeygreco1985
Member
A friend and I recorded this last night:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl8ZDbpzFVM
It's a tutorial on how we did and and includes a link to the sticks that seem to have no size issues / have rubber tops.
Also, this seller seems to offer different colors that all have rubber tops.
That looks great, definitely will try this
The_Almighty_Swan
Banned
I bought a bunch of sticks a few months ago, Just haven't worked up the courage to actually swap them yet.
cyber_ninja
Member
I was going to install xbone sticks, but changed my mind the last minute when I got them as I did not like how the felt and got scared of messing up my controller. Luckily I ran into gel tabz at Gamestop and they feel amazing. Sorry for the picture quality.
MrGreencastle
Member
Anyone who has done this mod, could you link to the page where you bought them from? I'm worried that the quality difference between the "OEM" xbone sticks and the ones you can buy online. Do they have the same feel? What about the rubberized grip material on OEM? I heard some of them are plastic only?
I've seen a couple on Amazon I'm looking at...
Aluminum Xbox One sticks: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1HJEPO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
20x "official" Xbox One sticks: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JPIWAM4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And then the seller's page which has some different stick colours, chrome sticks, metal sticks, and some chrome controller housing replacements.
I've seen a couple on Amazon I'm looking at...
Aluminum Xbox One sticks: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1HJEPO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
20x "official" Xbox One sticks: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JPIWAM4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And then the seller's page which has some different stick colours, chrome sticks, metal sticks, and some chrome controller housing replacements.
Anyone that done this notice a few quirks?
Namely, I'll feel a soft "grinding" on occasion when going through the motions with the stick. Doesn't appear to impact the game, but just doesn't feel smooth on my thumbs.
Lately, I've also noticed my left stick sticking at around 5 degrees or so after I release it. It's really annoying as it often results in my defense going offside in Madden.
I love the feel of these sticks, but getting "support" on either of these issues obviously isn't easy. I can't find much of anything googling.
Namely, I'll feel a soft "grinding" on occasion when going through the motions with the stick. Doesn't appear to impact the game, but just doesn't feel smooth on my thumbs.
Lately, I've also noticed my left stick sticking at around 5 degrees or so after I release it. It's really annoying as it often results in my defense going offside in Madden.
I love the feel of these sticks, but getting "support" on either of these issues obviously isn't easy. I can't find much of anything googling.
I've been having some problems with grinding as well, and I've finally discovered why. The sticks I have doesn't fit as tight on the DS4 as the original sticks, so it's possible make them change position a little bit by pulling them like you're trying to pull them out of the controller. Moving them around in this position causes grinding. Pushing them firmly back down again takes care of the grinding.
Now, the problem I'm having happens when I'm pushing the stick hard in one direction. Let's say I'm running like hell in a game, and the left stick is pushed as far as it will go in the up direction. Sometimes I then position my thumb a bit differently to make it comfortable, and this makes me apply pressure almost a bit on the underside of the stick. This can then make them pop out a bit, and voila, the grinding is there.
I'm considering going nuts with some super glue to make them stick.
The_Almighty_Swan
Banned
After swapping the sticks in two controllers I came across a problem with the touchpad that you guys should be aware of. The touchpad worked if pressed but the swipe feature stopped working which is a critical feature in games like Killzone Shadowfall and Infamous Second Son. Here's a fix that I found that I'm sure you guys will find helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMw62eB54Do This saved me a lot of grief. Maybe OP you can put this in the original post.
Apex_Predator
Neo Member
Just a heads up to those who want to replace the crappy thumbsticks on the DS4, but don't want the XB1 thumbsticks. You can buy replacement sticks on amazon which are exactly like the default ones, but are way better quality and don't rip after like a week of use. I've replaced all of the sticks on my 5 DS4's and no problems yet. Been using them for about half a year.
you disconnected it from the otherside. I did the same thing. Just hpen up the touchpad and fix.
Thanks for this. Had the same problem.
So I came across a problem while doing this
When I first tried taking the casing off, the back trigger buttons popped right off
(I tried to do it like the way in the videos, but they popped up anyway)
my problem is the little springs that go back into the trigger
I can't get them to stay in there or get the correct sensitivity on the buttons anymore
So I keep taking apart the controller and doing it over and over again....just can't get it right
should I say f it, remove the thumb sticks, and just buy a new controller and be more careful when I take it apart so the springs don't come out?
When I first tried taking the casing off, the back trigger buttons popped right off
(I tried to do it like the way in the videos, but they popped up anyway)
my problem is the little springs that go back into the trigger
I can't get them to stay in there or get the correct sensitivity on the buttons anymore
So I keep taking apart the controller and doing it over and over again....just can't get it right
should I say f it, remove the thumb sticks, and just buy a new controller and be more careful when I take it apart so the springs don't come out?
Thumb sticks cost me like $2.50 on Amazon, they popped in fine, you just got to be real careful so those triggers don't pop out
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
I did these mods myself and they both work great!
Yeah, my PS4 sticks cost about the same, I just didn't think. My indented covers are pretty awesome though. if they ever give me trouble or start to wear, XB1 sticks it is.
The_Almighty_Swan
Banned
Simply pop the Triggers with the Springs in the top part of the Controller and they'll hold, then you can add the bottom half with ease. Don't force it. It's really easy to do and the springs hold better this way.
Duxxy3
Member
The bottom of the xbox one analog is slightly different than the DS4. I didn't mind xbox one anlogs in my DS4, but eventually I just started to swap in replacement DS4 analogs in when the old ones would wear out. Not a big fan of the shape, but it's obvious that those analogs were meant to go into that controller.
Duxxy3
Member
They're taller.
RealityPales
Member
Looks like a defective controller just waiting to happen
ClayKavalier
Banned
What determines how loose the sticks on a controller are? I like the X1 sticks better than the PS4 sticks, but every X1 controller I've used has had loose sticks similar to the DS3.
A PS4 controller with X1 sticks that retains the normal resistance the stock DS4 sticks have sounds great, if the X1 sticks are still going to feel looser I'd just stick with stock.
A PS4 controller with X1 sticks that retains the normal resistance the stock DS4 sticks have sounds great, if the X1 sticks are still going to feel looser I'd just stick with stock.
Duxxy3
Member
I'd have to look it up, but I believe the two controller use the same ALPS analog mechanism. So analog height seems to be the determining factor in resistance. Same idea with using a kontrol freek. Increases height and decreases resistance. If you increase the height of an already tall analog, well it has almost no resistance (which is why i stay away from KF with xbox one analogs).
ResidentDante
Member
Did mine the other day, went with red sticks as I have a red silicone cover for my DS4. The sticks feel awesome!
Yeah exactly. Which makes it almost impossible to play Fifa, as you gotta react real fast.
3 of my DS4 sticks have peeled off, and now the touchpad doesn't work on one of my controllers, wonder if I didn't insert the cable correctly.
I think mine are fake as well. They feel plastic-y. Tell me if you find some original ones.
ResidentDante
Member
Golden connector side towards the center of the controller, blue side towards the outside!
Duxxy3
Member
The cable for the touchpad got loose on one end.