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DS4 thumb sticks might have a problem?
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GysahlGreens
Member
I love Gel Tabz. so this will be staved off for a while so long as they are on.
molnizzle
Member
Mine aren't peeling like some in this thread but they're definitely getting pretty nasty with oily buildup now after 250~ hours of use. Pretty slippery now too. I'm not sure what's causing it as I always wash my hands before I play. Never had this issue with the DS3.
What's my best course of action here? Rubbing alcohol and some q-tips?
What's my best course of action here? Rubbing alcohol and some q-tips?
PirateKing
Junior Member
Yep mine peeled off a tiny bit and I have no sharp nails what so ever. Also it got slippery too.
Know any good ones?
Artemis-Thoth
Member
Grip-It. Buy them...they work perfectly.
AllBusinessJr
Member
Thought that the slightly different texture on my recently exchanged Ds4 would make a difference. New one is already getting smooth on the right. Bummer. Sony: fix this please.
molnizzle
Member
Those things look like a bag of dicks though. I want nice concave sticks without stupid asymmetrical logos.
I see what you did there.
H3avyM3tal
Banned
I'm not having any problems with the thumb sticks myself, but just for kicks, I'll try putting the xbone controller's sticks in the dualshock. See what magic will happen.
endlessflood
Member
I dismissed this stuff as people being rough, but my left thumb stick now has two small splits in the rubber. The rubber is clearly breaking down about fifty times as fast as it should.
I always wash my hands before playing and I've only really had about a fortnight in the PS4: clearly there's a problem with the rubber they're using for the sticks. I've been using dual shocks since the PS2 and never had anything like this (even my Logitech wireless was fine after a shitload of hours). My DS3 got so much use that one of my left sticks got worn down on the top so that it had an entirely different shape and texture and got a bit loose... but was still fine.
There is clearly a serious flaw with the DS4 and Sony needs to get on top of this shit.
I always wash my hands before playing and I've only really had about a fortnight in the PS4: clearly there's a problem with the rubber they're using for the sticks. I've been using dual shocks since the PS2 and never had anything like this (even my Logitech wireless was fine after a shitload of hours). My DS3 got so much use that one of my left sticks got worn down on the top so that it had an entirely different shape and texture and got a bit loose... but was still fine.
There is clearly a serious flaw with the DS4 and Sony needs to get on top of this shit.
endlessflood
Member
In my case it's the rubber splitting rather than being rubbed off. I can see that in short order the flexing through the splits will cause small chunks of rubber to break away.
H3avyM3tal
Banned
Can you spot the differences?
Now the ds4 looks much better.
Though there is a problem. The ds4's thumbsticks have a larger base (diameter wise). Both are equally thick, so the travel distance between center and left/right wherever is the same. But because of the larger base of the ds4's thumbsticks, when you fit this to the right thumbstick on the xbone controller, it will travel less, because it will hit the controller's pcb. The left sick is fine though.
Anyway, here it is.
Now the ds4 looks much better.
Though there is a problem. The ds4's thumbsticks have a larger base (diameter wise). Both are equally thick, so the travel distance between center and left/right wherever is the same. But because of the larger base of the ds4's thumbsticks, when you fit this to the right thumbstick on the xbone controller, it will travel less, because it will hit the controller's pcb. The left sick is fine though.
Anyway, here it is.
Dreams-Visions
Member
good thing you don't look underneath your thumbs while you're playing a fucking videogame.
seriously, Grip-IT is winning on my DS4. It actually has more grip than the original after a little breaking in, and it feels good. And as an added benefit, my sticks will never go to shit whether they're defective or not. But YMMV, as with all things.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Grip-its sucked for me. They were the opposite of grippy. If you get any moisture at all on them they become worse grip-wise.
Sony just needs to redesign so that the sticks are concave and not this halfsies
Sony just needs to redesign so that the sticks are concave and not this halfsies
robertsan21
Member
So it has finally happend on BOTH my DS4 controllers, the rubber on the left stick has cracked and has a huge gaping hole in it. Played with it since the launch of PS4 in Europe.
I am very careful when playing and this is a production error!
Are sony replacing these controllers?
I am very careful when playing and this is a production error!
Are sony replacing these controllers?
FrankWza
Member
they will. its just going to take a bit longer. but there is still friction from the grip-it on the original grip.
I have 2 DS4's and I've played my PS4 for hours and hours and hours and hours. Controllers were perfect.
My brother played my PS4 for like 4 hours on Xmas, When i took the controller there were cuts and scrapes and the rubber was worn out on the left stick.
I took my controllers and stored them at night. My brother woke me up in the morning and asked me where the controllers were. I told him, when i got up i realized he was playing with the "good" controller.
He played for 10 hours or so yesterday.
Got my controller back and the analog stick had cuts and scratches and the rubber was worn out on the left stick.
Dammit.
My brother played my PS4 for like 4 hours on Xmas, When i took the controller there were cuts and scrapes and the rubber was worn out on the left stick.
I took my controllers and stored them at night. My brother woke me up in the morning and asked me where the controllers were. I told him, when i got up i realized he was playing with the "good" controller.
He played for 10 hours or so yesterday.
Got my controller back and the analog stick had cuts and scratches and the rubber was worn out on the left stick.
Dammit.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
God only knows what some people do with their Dualshock 4. I've been playing constantly and it's still as good as new. I had a friend who destroyed two Dualshock 3 controllers (totally lost the rubber) and could never fathom why, until I watched him play. When he was nervous or excited I noticed he'd constantly pick at the top with his nail.
FrankWza
Member
just remember to quote yourself when you come back with a DS4 peel issue.
wtf? Should i msg Amazon right now?
BigJoeGrizzly
Neo Member
I see a good deal of complaints regarding this issue (enough to be valid), but is anyone actually reporting this to the proper channels for investigation? Sure, many are complaining here, but does Sony even know how big of an issue this potentially is? Are any of the Sony insiders on this forum escalating this to their contacts within Sony? Seems kind of pointless to just complain on forums and continue sending defective controllers in for inevitably defective replacements.
No, because it isn't a "big issue".
A few people on a few message boards aren't "a huge issue".
BigJoeGrizzly
Neo Member
At a Best Buy near my place, they have a PS4 kiosk, and the rubber was torn to shreds on the thumbsticks. That, in combination with a 34+ page discussion, seems to suggest its more than a small issue. I know we love to give Sony a pass because of all the goodwill they've displayed since the reveal in February, but things like this may be a QA issue, and our relative silence on the matter won't benefit those affected.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
If enough controllers are exchanged, eventually someone's at Sony is gonna notice.
And yeah, it's an issue... my sticks have lost all the grippy texture and all that's left is smooth, slick rubber that makes precise movements impossible.
My DS3's left thumb stick has started to "degrade". And theres a little tear in the rubber, which i can only see getting worse.. Shocking how little time iv spent playing since the EU launch... Iv put 2 hours into BF4 each day for the last week, that seems to have done it.
How could sony make such a design flaw ?, might be worth investing in some sort of covers/protectors for the thumbsticks. Or maybe sony should be sending free replacements out to whoever applys for a set.
How could sony make such a design flaw ?, might be worth investing in some sort of covers/protectors for the thumbsticks. Or maybe sony should be sending free replacements out to whoever applys for a set.
RedAssedApe
Banned
You can get credit even if it wasn't a separate purchase and came with your console?
Ugh...stupid thread continuing to make me paranoid.
Both controllers left thumb stick started to degrade, the rubber actually split and was coming right off. I paid $80 for a warranty at best buy, they told me I could replace even my controllers for being janky, any number of times in the 2 years.
The guy replaced both controllers but told me next time I may have to contact Sony, Best Buy is fucking tripping if they think I am calling sony. I paid $80 for a 2 year warranty that I was told would cover any of my controllers or console for 2 years, specifically even if my controller was just janky and I wanted another. Fuck I hate Best Buy.
The guy replaced both controllers but told me next time I may have to contact Sony, Best Buy is fucking tripping if they think I am calling sony. I paid $80 for a 2 year warranty that I was told would cover any of my controllers or console for 2 years, specifically even if my controller was just janky and I wanted another. Fuck I hate Best Buy.
turnbuckle
Member
My L1 button is sticking a bit. Only thing a played was resogun before I tried a few seconds of backlight and trine 2. Didn't really notice it until I bought that pinball game where it looks like I'm stuck using l1 and r1 for the flippers. Not happy right now. I'll have to check my left thumb stick later tonight
Just ordered them. I couldn't play resogun at all. My thumb was slipping too much. Hope these will help.
Dreams-Visions
Member
they will.
Cap'n Cook
Member
Add mine to the list
I also feel the rubber separating from the plastic. It's only a matter of time before it begins to tear.
I also feel the rubber separating from the plastic. It's only a matter of time before it begins to tear.
Played for hours without problems of the rubber. The only problem that drives me nuts is that the handles (the left one) get loose. The upper shell creaks when holding the controller tight. Already exchanged my DS4, the new one has this problem too. FUCK! 
http://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/1szhmv/dualshock_4_issues_loose_handles/
http://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/1szhmv/dualshock_4_issues_loose_handles/
azertydu91
Hard to Kill
I've had my controller since the release of the console in europe and I played a lot i still don't see any problem and even worse one of my friends who ius missing one arm play with his mouth tongue and teeth and he playsa lot and even he doesn't have this problem
Forensic Scene
Member
Took my peeling controller that came with my system in to Gamestop today with the receipt and was able to get them to exchange it for a sealed Dualshock 4. The clerk said that if it happens again to call Sony. He did not seem aware of the issue prior to me coming in.