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DS4 thumb sticks might have a problem?
- Thread starter EightBitNate
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The Faceless Master
Member
have we tried to gather info here..?
like production numbers on the ones that are faulty..?
maybe we could find out if the ones that are failing are from the same batch or something..?
Thats a great idea, can you pm the users who posted their faulty controllers?
I will go to dinner now.. will make a new thread a little later.. seems much easier that way.
LittleJohnny
Banned
I remember reactions like this in the 360's early life. Its a good thing to talk about it, and it may be an overreaction at this point but what's scary is that I've never seen something like this happen so early, these issues usually pop up a good while after the release.
If you see a mouse in your house, don't just scoff it off as it being just ONE mouse, it could be a sign of a bigger problem.
Crossing my fingers. No issues here, been averaging like 8 hours a day since launch.
matty2Dfraud
Banned
have we tried to gather info here..?
like production numbers on the ones that are faulty..?
maybe we could find out if the ones that are failing are from the same batch or something..?
model cuh-zct1u
anatel no. 2307-13-6223
fcc id: ak8cuhzct1
ic: 4098-cuhzct1
4-473-498-02 G
Made in China
Need anything else? I'm blind without my glasses and the text so small lol
made a thread..
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=90489569#post90489569
add your controller info there please.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=90489569#post90489569
add your controller info there please.
Would this be the important piece of information here? My DS4, which is ok (I haven't used it), has a different number. Everything else is the same.
Dead Prince
Banned
Looks like a bad batch. Mine is still a solid piece since Friday. Most played resogun and knack. I know I ate some chips. So the salt should have affected it since I was lazy to clean my fingers
GANGSTERKILLER
Member
This problem worries me a lot. I would freak out if this happens to the analog sticks on my DualShock 4.
I'm ALWAYS taking good care of my stuff, I NEVER touch my controllers when my hands are not clean and I don't have long nails...
I have to say that the analog sticks on the XBO controller looks like much better quality to me...
Analog sticks that will wear off is much worse than the oily analog sticks problem of the DS3. Much worse.
I'm ALWAYS taking good care of my stuff, I NEVER touch my controllers when my hands are not clean and I don't have long nails...
I have to say that the analog sticks on the XBO controller looks like much better quality to me...
Analog sticks that will wear off is much worse than the oily analog sticks problem of the DS3. Much worse.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Damn this thread is sad. Glad I ordered and put those Grip-It's on my sticks on day 1.
weekend_warrior
Banned
I got my hands on a DS4 for the first time today, down at the BB. The rubber felt very similar to the DS3 rubber, but the top edge of the right stick had a little cracking going on.
EightBitNate
Member
TouchMyBox
Member
Has anybody who has used their controller a lot not had this issue?
Two DS4's...at least a few hours daily since launch...lots of FIFA and shooters so CONSTANTLY moving the left stick in all sorts of directions...
ZERO issues with wear on either controller
TouchMyBox
Member
Thanks,
This thread is worrying me about the controller I've got coming in on monday.
graywolf323
Member
I've been playing my PS4 a lot since launch
beat both Killzone and Knack
ZERO problems with my controller
RadarScope1
Member
Any idea of these would be the kind of that sit a little taller on top of the original stick, and give you a little more precision?
WoolyNinja
Member
Probably an isolated problem with a small batch of controllers. I'd contact Sony (they're answering calls crazy fast right now) and I'm sure they'll switch it out. That's the first thing I'd try.
The material on my sticks are fine but today I noticed the left stick catches on something for a half second when I pull it down towards me. It makes a light click noise and I can feel it in my thumb as well. It works fine but it's pretty annoying. I tried pulling it up and cleaning underneath it with compressed air but it didn't do anything.
TheRealTalker
Banned
I have been using my controllers since launch day (one of them before that)
No issue at all with the analogue sticks.... there was a problem with the L1 button getting jammed with one of my DS4 but that was due to my controller falling from a certain height down to the floor (returned that controller today for a replacement)
From Canada but I believe some people here got the analogue issue as well
Anticitizen One
Banned
The rubber on the left thumbstick on mine started to peel it has like an indentation now
T
thepotatoman
Unconfirmed Member
I rode that left thumbstick hard during the 8ish hours to platinum Resogun, and I've used it a bit less intensely about 20 more hours across Killzone, Knack, Need for Speed, and Warframe and I see absolutely no sign of wear like that. My thumb even felt slightly blister-like sore from some of those Resogun sessions. I feel like if the cover was going to quickly give out it would definitely have already done it.
I do have that groove around the base of the stick starting to building up, but all my gamepads have that. It doesn't really effect the use of it at all and I look at it like a cool battle scar, a sign of the controller fulfilling its role during some intense gaming marathons.
I do have that groove around the base of the stick starting to building up, but all my gamepads have that. It doesn't really effect the use of it at all and I look at it like a cool battle scar, a sign of the controller fulfilling its role during some intense gaming marathons.
ionicbluebird
Member
My DS4 has been in constant use everyday since launch and it appears fine.. almost unchanged. Will keep an eye on it though.
Why would anyone snack on analog rubber is beyond me...
Possibly if the shafts are the same diameter, if they are fatter or thinner, there would be problems.
AllBusinessJr
Member
Update from my previous post: no flaking, but the right stick does look like it is getting 'smoother' in the center. Strange that it hasn't happened on the left stick, or at least not as noticably.
The SpeedFreek is the racing one,...... you sure it fits?
They told me on twitter it doesn't fit. Also the tip of the stick T (the top) looks 'thinner' (and cheaper) so it has less to clamp on to?
BHR-3
Member
been using since launch little over 2 weeks got smoothness and peeling/flaking on both sticks mainly the left though wasnt really gaming that hard either
my numbers
model cuh-zct1u
fcc id: ak8cuhzct1
ic:409b-cuhzct1
4-473-498-01 g
made in china
gonna buy one at TRU this wednesday there having a sale 20% off all accessories will post back in here if that one gets issues
my numbers
model cuh-zct1u
fcc id: ak8cuhzct1
ic:409b-cuhzct1
4-473-498-01 g
made in china
gonna buy one at TRU this wednesday there having a sale 20% off all accessories will post back in here if that one gets issues
adamsappel
Member
The SpeedFreek is the racing one,...... you sure it fits?
They told me on twitter it doesn't fit. Also the tip of the stick T (the top) looks 'thinner' (and cheaper) so it has less to clamp on to?
Damn, I'm sorry. Yes, I meant the FPS Freeks. And contrary to what I read online, the FPS ones fit just fine on my DS4.
The speedfreek is the one rumoured to not fit :/ - FPS ones don't interest me.
I'm seriously considering butchering my DS4 for DS3 sticks anyhow :/
Does anyone know where I can buy genuine Sony (or at least very good quality) replacement sticks for a DS4? I want to replace the sticks as soon as I get my controller.
I know that guy who did the webcast show with Asobi changed his sticks apparently pretty easily?
EDIT: Found a portion of the video from the spartan show, he apparently did need to do some sanding to get the thumbsticks to fit but it was possible.
I think I might order a set from ebay and give it a shot, this way I need not worry about the thumbsticks wearing down and I prefer the shape on the DS3.
Wish someone would sell a broken controller
I know that guy who did the webcast show with Asobi changed his sticks apparently pretty easily?
EDIT: Found a portion of the video from the spartan show, he apparently did need to do some sanding to get the thumbsticks to fit but it was possible.
I think I might order a set from ebay and give it a shot, this way I need not worry about the thumbsticks wearing down and I prefer the shape on the DS3.
Wish someone would sell a broken controller
AllBusinessJr
Member
So I called Sony tonight. This is a known issue and they will replace the DS4 under the manufacturers warranty (one year). Same procedure as a console: they send a box, you put controller in box, they replace with "new" controller - that part may change with time as the T&C of the warranty also allows for reconditioned replacements.
The guy was really friendly and couldn't believe this was an issue until he verified it with his manager, who was thoroughly familiar with the problem. He did mention that controller replacements were "lower priority" since they have consoles coming for repair/replacement and that the turn-around time would be about a week and a half.
Hope this clears up any confusion regarding how sony will handle repairs, but it still doesn't amount to much of an "official response."
The guy was really friendly and couldn't believe this was an issue until he verified it with his manager, who was thoroughly familiar with the problem. He did mention that controller replacements were "lower priority" since they have consoles coming for repair/replacement and that the turn-around time would be about a week and a half.
Hope this clears up any confusion regarding how sony will handle repairs, but it still doesn't amount to much of an "official response."
Which fault, the rubber issue or the R1 sticking issue?
AllBusinessJr
Member
Sorry about that. The rubber issue on the sticks.
No worries, cheers for the info.
I've ordered some replacement sticks before my PS4 even arrives, not risking it.
chrishackwood
Member
Random question. Don't suppose it's possible but could the Xbox 1 thumbsticks be made to fit the DS4 since no one I know has been complaining about them? Aren't they plastic anyway and not rubber so shouldn't wear down anywhere near as fast?
Finally got hands on with the DS4. Controller feels amazing.
Right up there with the 360 and One controllers, but no doubt Sony fucked up the rubber they're using on the sticks.
Everyone's is going to wear away at some point soon. Unless you barely use those sticks, we're all going to be buying replacement controllers or finding ways to protect that rubber.
Really hope Sony does something before I get my console. It even looks ugly against the rest of the controller which looks great.
Right up there with the 360 and One controllers, but no doubt Sony fucked up the rubber they're using on the sticks.
Everyone's is going to wear away at some point soon. Unless you barely use those sticks, we're all going to be buying replacement controllers or finding ways to protect that rubber.
Really hope Sony does something before I get my console. It even looks ugly against the rest of the controller which looks great.
My left thumb stick has started this wear issue. It started mid last week with a tiny cut in the rubber. Since then it has grown into a fairly large slit. Depending on the pressure and direction I'm moving the stick my thumb will slide off because of the tear and expose the plastic under the controller
I didn't notice an issue until I got a second controller yesterday. While it's not a huge issue yet, I could definitely tell which one was the new controller and which one was the old controller just by looking at the wear on the rubber. Hopefully it doesn't start to tear. Really good controller. Just that one issue.
I think some people have gotten replacements from retailers without any fuss.