Grinchy
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I don't understand why this is a problem. This is how 90% of the people on COD already play.
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R2 Button on Dualshock 4 sticking.....again.
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I don't understand why this is a problem. This is how 90% of the people on COD already play.
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meanspartan
Member
It was pretty hilarious doing it with a bolt-action sniper rifle. It would reload itself and then keep firing.
Exact problem I have. On both my controllers, no less. I guess I'm the Incredible Hulk when gaming. PEACE.
meanspartan
Member
So just removed the stupid spring on R2. It doesn't feel quite as good, but it works fine now at least.
Brutalitops
Banned
There's a few EB Games here with six playable PS4 booths in them. Literally every DS4 I've seen at them are peeled either completely off, or horribly deformed.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
I removed the springs from one of my controllers. It works like a charm, but is maybe TOO sensitive. I barely brush against L2 and I'm aiming down a scope. Either it eventually worked out or I got used to it, because I love that controller now.
With stuff like that I trust GAF more than people on other websites.
CyberChulo
Member
I suggest if people with these issues are brave enough, open the controller, unplug the LED ribbon cable and take off whichever button is the problem and snap it back in. If it's the L2 or R2 make sure you don't loose the spring.
Dont do this, i did this after watching one of those vids with some guy saying the pad triggers feel so much better without springs. Without the springs the triggers become loose, and have no tension when being pressed, and like you mentioned they become mushy.
Fortunately parts on the pad are really easy to replace, i replaced the triggers springs and analog sticks on my pad with no issues.
I had this happen to two controllers within days of each other. I sent them to Sony in November for repair and only got one back. I spent more time on the phone to ensure that they were sending the second controller, and I got a shipping notice on Dec 4 followed by...nothing. Time to call again. I love and hate the DS4 so much right now.
greatestjediever
Member
Be careful with the springs if you're gonna take apart the controller.
a) You don't want to lose them, which can be easy
b) It's possible they get bent - in my case, the R2 spring got bent and the loop became too large. When put back together, the R2 had less tension, and not sensitive enough. Games like Destiny where firing specific guns is pressure sensitive (ie Sniper Rifle or Handcannon) would no longer fire unless I pressed on the R2 very hard - which will make twitch games difficult.
a) You don't want to lose them, which can be easy
b) It's possible they get bent - in my case, the R2 spring got bent and the loop became too large. When put back together, the R2 had less tension, and not sensitive enough. Games like Destiny where firing specific guns is pressure sensitive (ie Sniper Rifle or Handcannon) would no longer fire unless I pressed on the R2 very hard - which will make twitch games difficult.
Both L2 triggers on both of my controllers have broken and now hang lower to one side. Upon disassembling the controller, the cheap plastic nub that keeps it place has split on both of them. The triggers themselves are so cheaply made, I'm not surprised in the least they didn't hold up. What the fuck, Sony.
InsaneTiger
Member
Seriously guys, what the fuck are you doing to your controllers? I have never had that problem.
I don't even play that often, maybe 2 or 3 hrs a week with a friend. The plastic is just really flimsy.
BoxManLocke
Member
Sorry to revive this topic but I can't create one yet and this is getting ridiculous.
I have two DS4 controllers. One I bought in February 2014, the other in September, with the white Destiny bundle.
I broke the R2 trigger 3 times on each controller, and L2 twice.
I chose to open my controllers to see what the issue was and it has nothing to do with the metal spring. It's actually the tiny plastic hinge which holds the trigger in place. The plastic quality is obviously shit, so if you "press the trigger too hard" it will eventually break, and the trigger will start to stick and get stuck half the time.
I take great care of my controllers and I never had any issue before buying DS4s.
Sony never acknowledged nor corrected the issue, but a quick ebay search confirms the demand for R2/L2 triggers is quite high.
I have two DS4 controllers. One I bought in February 2014, the other in September, with the white Destiny bundle.
I broke the R2 trigger 3 times on each controller, and L2 twice.
I chose to open my controllers to see what the issue was and it has nothing to do with the metal spring. It's actually the tiny plastic hinge which holds the trigger in place. The plastic quality is obviously shit, so if you "press the trigger too hard" it will eventually break, and the trigger will start to stick and get stuck half the time.
I take great care of my controllers and I never had any issue before buying DS4s.
Sony never acknowledged nor corrected the issue, but a quick ebay search confirms the demand for R2/L2 triggers is quite high.
Yep, same shit happened to me. Along with a plethora of other issues that I was able to fix.
So far I've been able to fix everything, but now it's held together with super glue and toothpicks (even more so than it was when I bought it).
SkullHydra
Member
I used a pencil and 'drew' along the inside area of the R2 button. The small grains lubed it right up.
While I agree the ds4 is crappy quality, I can't agree the ds2 was better. I've yet to have a ds2 controller last more than a few months. And I mean not even like the ds4 where it has issues but still works. Like buttons just stop working entirely. I've had the best luck with ds1/playstation 1 and ds3 controllers.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
I fixed a controller I bought on craigslist pretty easily (replaced the joystick), and my friend's R2 trigger had a broken hinge, so I replaced that as well.
My recommendation, jump on eBay or AliExpress and pay a few dollars for a replacement shell, and just swap the pieces that break when they do. It's not terribly difficult.
That said, yeah, build quality on the PS4 controllers sure ain't what it was on the DS2, but I remember running into lots of problems with DS3.
My recommendation, jump on eBay or AliExpress and pay a few dollars for a replacement shell, and just swap the pieces that break when they do. It's not terribly difficult.
That said, yeah, build quality on the PS4 controllers sure ain't what it was on the DS2, but I remember running into lots of problems with DS3.
Aceofspades
Banned
I noticed the R1 sticking on launch unit, all problems disappeared on later colored units ( got white and blue controllers).
Sony definitely improved the quality of the sticks and rubber materials on later units (talking about colored units, IDK about later black controllers)
Sony definitely improved the quality of the sticks and rubber materials on later units (talking about colored units, IDK about later black controllers)
Pjsprojects
Member
Both my DS4 controllers have had new R2 buttons twice along with Xbox one sticks.
Great features but utter rubbish build quality.
Great features but utter rubbish build quality.
KennyLinder
Member
Sony UK replaced my launch controller a couple of months ago for free. They just sent me a new one. There is a hardware issue form you can fill in online. Give it a go (on mobile, will get link in a bit if you need it).
BoxManLocke
Member
I know I'm going to keep breaking triggers anyway, so I'd rather not do it on brand new controllers, just keep the old ones and replace the triggers myself. Takes five minutes.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I only had problems with L1 and R1. One night of The Pinball Arcade made them unusable. And one application of WD-40 made them not stick again through another year and a half of abuse.
Just loosen the screw on the back of the controller next to the R2 button in question. Usually the squeaking is because the case surrounding it has been over torqued and is rubbing against the trigger.
It may be just me but isn't that just the problem, that it is user replaceable? We shouldn't have to bother about these things in the first place if Sony did their job right.
Laws00
Member
no the little hing on the controller snapped off when you press it down.
I need to get a replacement button
Anybody know any off brand websites or buttons I should order from?
Dee Dah Dave
Member
It really is a poorly manufactured and designed controller.
Sony needs to step it up next gen, their history with pathetic gamepads is prolific.
A shame because they generally get most other things right.
Sony needs to step it up next gen, their history with pathetic gamepads is prolific.
A shame because they generally get most other things right.
The button didn't break The pin broke. Sony decided to use a plastic pin instead of a metal pin like the Ds3. Surprisingly you can remove the broken part of the pin and it'll start working again.
GametimeUK
Member
I have yet to encounter sticky buttons. My left analogue stick sometimes goes unresponsive when I'm moving forward, though. It's a split second thing and really annoying when it breaks me sprinting in games.
valkillmore
Member
Both my DS4 controllers have trigger issues. One it's L2 the other it's R2. I either rant drive properly or can't shoot properly. I have to pick the lesser of two evils each time I play as I'm not spending $70 on a new controller. Fucking sucks.
I've had the same problem with mine. It's a really poor build on a part that's going to see a lot of wear.
Something like this may help.
3rdamention
Member
My two launch controllers are perfect, no trigger issues, no mushy d-pads, no thumbstick wear.
Last Christmas, my wife bought me the Blue DS4. After about a month, it got a Sticky R2 Trigger. And what I mean is, when you pushed it in, right when you put pressure on it, it felt kinda stuck, you had to put a little more pressure on it than normal. It did this every time.
I tried the mechanical pencil trick, using some oil, spraying compressed air into the trigger. Finally, after further inspection, I could tell the trigger was getting stuck against the controller (the blue part of the controller) on the very bottom and back of the trigger. Its at the point where the trigger goes into the controller when you press it.
I took an exacto knife, and scrapped away a bit of the controller (NOT THE TRIGGER) to give the trigger more room to go into the controller when you push it. Now the trigger works perfectly and has never stuck since. That was a month ago. I used to hate that Blue DS4 because of the sticky trigger, now I use it as much as the rest.
Last Christmas, my wife bought me the Blue DS4. After about a month, it got a Sticky R2 Trigger. And what I mean is, when you pushed it in, right when you put pressure on it, it felt kinda stuck, you had to put a little more pressure on it than normal. It did this every time.
I tried the mechanical pencil trick, using some oil, spraying compressed air into the trigger. Finally, after further inspection, I could tell the trigger was getting stuck against the controller (the blue part of the controller) on the very bottom and back of the trigger. Its at the point where the trigger goes into the controller when you press it.
I took an exacto knife, and scrapped away a bit of the controller (NOT THE TRIGGER) to give the trigger more room to go into the controller when you push it. Now the trigger works perfectly and has never stuck since. That was a month ago. I used to hate that Blue DS4 because of the sticky trigger, now I use it as much as the rest.
InsaneTiger
Member
That sucks. Sorry. No problems here.
jinxthejiv
Member
Related to the DS4, do any of you know how to fix analog stick drift? My left thumb-stick keeps slightly drifting. I took the controller apart last night but that didn’t fix the issue. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help 
Next gen? I'm sure we are going to be getting a controller redesign for the DS4 this gen, it's just a matter of when. No way do I see them wanting to go the whole gen with a controller that has high chances of needing to be replaced after awhile (as long as within that one year warranty) and having the low battery life that it does.
DarkGorgon
Member
It's common
I also Had both my R2 and R1 stick, I blame battlefield!
I also Had both my R2 and R1 stick, I blame battlefield!