Giallo Corsa
Member
Easiest fix ever :
Buy some thumb grips, I always used them and I never had a problem with the caps spinning.
In fact, for what they cost , they're easily one of the best "investments" when it comes to gaming
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3 Dual Senses, 3 of them Stickdrifted.
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Easiest fix ever :
Buy some thumb grips, I always used them and I never had a problem with the caps spinning.
In fact, for what they cost , they're easily one of the best "investments" when it comes to gaming
Sharius
Member
Those are disgusting lmao.
This is my 8+ years old DS4 that came with the PS4 Pro, back button attached, no stick drift. Normal daily usage.
This is my 4 months old Dual Sense from PS5 Pro. Normal daily usage. I have more issues with cleaning dead thumb skin from the stick rubbers than DS4, but other than that, no drift.
these are dead controllers, i didn't throw them away so i just store them elsewhere, just pull out to take a picture
BeardSpike
Member
There's a newer tech on the market called TMR it has a better suited sensor for Xbox and Sony controllers.
And first Capacitive Joysticks are on the horizon by K-Silver model JL16. Evolution of TMR with polling rate of apparently 8000hz. In the realm of gaming mouse.
But yeah I agree about 8BitDo, I have Pro 2 Halla, 3-Mode+Dock and another one is shipping 2C Ultimate 1000hz polling rate, rare colour. I'm curious about that one for MP gaming with aim assist.
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FoxMcChief
Gold Member
I sure hope my Portal doesn’t have drift down the road.
R6Rider
Gold Member
I've only used two Dualsenses so far:
Launch, no stick drift, at least none that was noticeable.
A purple one I bought like 2 years ago, and it's starting to get stick drift on the right. That, or something is messing with it like a hair lol.
My first controller DID, however, have the issue where the little metal trigger spring broke.
Launch, no stick drift, at least none that was noticeable.
A purple one I bought like 2 years ago, and it's starting to get stick drift on the right. That, or something is messing with it like a hair lol.
My first controller DID, however, have the issue where the little metal trigger spring broke.
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GermanZepp
Member
My DS5 got drift in the left analog stick. I take a lot of care of it and it broke anyway. it sucks. I didin't have any problems with my Switch and i played the same or even more tham my PS5.
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Giallo Corsa
Member
I'll have to repeat myself here for added visibility:
Boys, give the contact cleaner method a go - especially if you're out of warranty since you got absolutely nothing to lose.
Managed to (literally) save 2 joypads this way which I thought they were cooked/in need of replacement.
Out of all the DIY methods, this is both one of the easiest.and safest ones
Boys, give the contact cleaner method a go - especially if you're out of warranty since you got absolutely nothing to lose.
Managed to (literally) save 2 joypads this way which I thought they were cooked/in need of replacement.
Out of all the DIY methods, this is both one of the easiest.and safest ones
BeardSpike
Member
I'll have to repeat myself here for added visibility:
Boys, give the contact cleaner method a go - especially if you're out of warranty since you got absolutely nothing to lose.
Managed to (literally) save 2 joypads this way which I thought they were cooked/in need of replacement.
Out of all the DIY methods, this is both one of the easiest.and safest ones
Might as well try.
But it could go either way.
My friend already had a replacement on the way in an external service shop.
And we gave it a go. Long story short, we only did more damage since they contact spray we used evaporated any lube that was there.
I personally use new contact spray in my audio equipment and it's pretty good for potentiometers and switches and my give it a go some day on my DualSense analog sticks.
WD Specialist Contact Cleaner. It is the best one I have ever used so far.
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Pasta la Vista
Member
On my 3rd dual sense this gen. My first 2 developed stick drift in under a year.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
I voted wrong.
N1tr0sOx1d3
Given another chance
It’s an absolute disgrace that the PlayStation Portal doesn’t have replaceable thumbsticks given these were designed ahead of the portal and the known issues with stick drift.
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KiteGr
Member
You are holding out on us!
Who's this saint who can transform dead controllers to immortal ones?
Windle Poons
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Probably push so hard on the sticks but think its normal and shouldn't affect them.
I've had controllers and joysticks since the Spectrum days, it's never happened to me.
I've had controllers and joysticks since the Spectrum days, it's never happened to me.
chilichote
Member
I had two Dual Shock controllers. One was the one that came with my PS4 and one that I bought a few years later. I still use the first one today, without any drift, the second one started drifting after a few months. And then at some point I couldn't charge the battery anymore. I don't have a PS5, but of course I want to buy one at some point, but it annoys me that a €60-70 controller is very likely to have such an annoying problem.
And I'm sure Sony knows that people would rather buy a new one than hassle with customer service. This really annoys me about Sony!
And I'm sure Sony knows that people would rather buy a new one than hassle with customer service. This really annoys me about Sony!
GrayDock
Member
My launch PS5 (2020) controller had drift on the right stick within 6 months, sent to repair in warranty, got a new one back.
Since then, none of my DS (5 in total) had any drift. Is, in essence, a lottery.
When it became easy to replace those sticks with hall ones, I'll do it for peace of mind.
Since then, none of my DS (5 in total) had any drift. Is, in essence, a lottery.
When it became easy to replace those sticks with hall ones, I'll do it for peace of mind.
Neolombax
Member
Ah, the dude is in Malaysia. Not sure if he's accessible to you guys. Also I saw some hall stick modules on sale on Alibaba.com. if you have soldering skills, I reckon you could DIY it. They don't cost that much either. But I'm pretty sure there's someone in the US who does these modifications too, you could post your controllers and such. Forgot the name, it was in one of those dual sense reddit groups.
I also read hall stick modules have issues with calibration after the change, so I myself am unsure of the quality after the change.
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vodka-bull
Member
for the cost of half a Dualsense you could‘ve your sticks replaced for hall effect sticks. Don‘t support Sony, get your shit repaired and live a happy life.
vodka-bull
Member
Actually not a bad idea. So you can fuck with Sony AND amazon.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Never had an issue with any game pad going back to Intellivision except:
- PS1 dpad was messed. Exchanged it for a new one. Problem solved.
- Xbox rechargeable plug and play kit eventually bombs out where it can’t hold a charge after 3-4 years. Happens every time. Since I don’t play as much as I used to I decided to buy a 48 pack of Costco batteries and will plow through that. I think it was $15 tops
- PS1 dpad was messed. Exchanged it for a new one. Problem solved.
- Xbox rechargeable plug and play kit eventually bombs out where it can’t hold a charge after 3-4 years. Happens every time. Since I don’t play as much as I used to I decided to buy a 48 pack of Costco batteries and will plow through that. I think it was $15 tops
Nydius
Member
The white DualSense that came with my PS5 developed drift after about a year. The black one I bought at the same time is still fine.
Although this will skew into whataboutism, I have found all three console controllers to be pretty shit this generation.
My Xbox Series black controller had a bad shoulder and face button out of the box. The RB of replacement Microsoft sent me went bad after six months. The LB and A buttons on my Space Jam Xbox Series controller died after about a year, and that was with me using it in rotation with two others.
Over on the Switch, I’ve had to send back two sets of joycons for repairs and my original pro controller’s left stick completely died and lost all tension after a year.
I’ve had more issues with controllers this generation than any previous one.
Although this will skew into whataboutism, I have found all three console controllers to be pretty shit this generation.
My Xbox Series black controller had a bad shoulder and face button out of the box. The RB of replacement Microsoft sent me went bad after six months. The LB and A buttons on my Space Jam Xbox Series controller died after about a year, and that was with me using it in rotation with two others.
Over on the Switch, I’ve had to send back two sets of joycons for repairs and my original pro controller’s left stick completely died and lost all tension after a year.
I’ve had more issues with controllers this generation than any previous one.
Pipoqueiro
Member
Next dualsenses need to be magnetic. Already in second. And one of them drifted 2x
Crunchbox
Neo Member
I got the ps5 day one launch day and used one controller for 2 years exclusively then i got a second controller and used both everyday up till now but i also got astrobot controller when that came out. Only my first one had a little stick drift because i dropped it a lot and ate food while gameing but also i used it probably 4k hours of game time. I max out every fortnite battle pass for every season to level 300 and i played destiny every season on top of rocket league as well as my sp sony games and other games i played. Probably got 30 plats since ps5 launch as well. I dont know why some people get stick drift so much when i only got it once and i game 100 times longer than most. I feel it could be a skill issue problem.
ReBurn
Gold Member
I haven't had any issues with stick drift this gen. I do have an Xbox Series controller that fell off a table and the left stick broke. I'm thinking of getting some Hall effect sticks from aliexpress and trying to fix it myself. Then if it works I could replace the sticks on other controllers.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.001
Sony got their controller wrong, the weight, the start and select vs the middle button trying to push a gimmick since the ps4, the triggers are overrated, where dualshock delivered was the classic colors on the buttons, the weight, battery life I couldn’t believe was another benefit on the Duelshock 3.
How many people are had to contact Sony support over bad joysticks? They basically shipped consoles with faulty controllers.
How many people are had to contact Sony support over bad joysticks? They basically shipped consoles with faulty controllers.
El Muerto
Member
Mine are still working just fine. The white dualsense that came with my phat PS5 has the green joystick modules which were more reliable than the blue ones that were in the launch dualsense controllers. I also dont manhandle them with an iron grip like when a kid with down syndrome grabs you because you took his tablet.
Coconutt
Member
It's become so much of a problem i decided to buy a victrix pro bfg and separately bought their hall effect stick module. I was able to get the controller on sale for like $120 hard to justify it at full price. Currently liking the controller and the feel of it but will miss out on certain features.
Dirk Benedict
Member
Was gonna get a Dual Sense for PC, but then I just went with this:
HALL EFFECT.
HALL EFFECT.
marquimvfs
Member
You could get some hall effect replacement sticks from ebay and have them installed by the guy you found. Problem solved.
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manfestival
Member
I just recently got a second dual sense because stick drift occurred on my only dual sense. I do have some other controllers that went bad but for different reasons. The only one to have this specific issue was the dual sense
Dirk Benedict
Member
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
In baseball, you'd be batting 1.000.
Grizzled Ghost
Member
Why would they, everyone in this thread already buys them in bulk.
.Xeno
Neo Member
I've had 2 with stick drift first one was with the launch PS5, second controller I bought on amazon(au). Drift started happening in just under 1 year.
Amazon replaced it no questions asked. I now have the galactic purple and starlight blue they are still going strong, but I use them less now on PC switched to 8bitdo pro2.
I swear if the PS6 doesn't come with hall effect sticks its a joke.
Amazon replaced it no questions asked. I now have the galactic purple and starlight blue they are still going strong, but I use them less now on PC switched to 8bitdo pro2.
I swear if the PS6 doesn't come with hall effect sticks its a joke.
SkylineRKR
Member
I threw my launch controller in the bin last summer. It had severe drift on RS, I opened it up, tried a few things, didn't work. Dumped it.
I bought an Edge last fall. It was discounted. I tend to set paddles a lot when a game has L3 and R3 usage. And you can finally change the sticks on it. Should be cheaper in the long run. And its a better controller.
The durability on these things sucks, but its how it is.
I bought an Edge last fall. It was discounted. I tend to set paddles a lot when a game has L3 and R3 usage. And you can finally change the sticks on it. Should be cheaper in the long run. And its a better controller.
The durability on these things sucks, but its how it is.