Reddit reviews E-MODS GAMING 2X Replacement Analog Stick Thumbsticks with Tools for Sony Dual Shock 4 PS4 Controller

I think that the rubber on the sticks coming off was an issue with some of the launch-model PS4 controllers. I think in August 2014 they started shipping a later revision that uses a slightly different compound or something.

Comparison video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NucbuFsaVy0

Also you can replace the sticks:

https://smile.amazon.com/Original-Replacement-Controller-Thumbsticks-Playstation-4/dp/B00IL92TSI?ie=UTF8&keywords=dualshock%204%20sticks&qid=1435538186&ref_=sr_1_1&sa-no-redirect=1&sr=8-1

Tutorial for Sticks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsFqFmj2Org

You know what's up! Heres a link:

(X1) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZSTNKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414950471&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

(PS4) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IL92TSI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414950559&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

Another user said these will fit SN30PRO and I assume Plus, without the rubber coming off over time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IL92TSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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The sticks http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Controller-analog-Thumbsticks-Playstation-4/dp/B00IL92TSI/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1409099411&sr=1-1&keywords=ps4+thumbsticks

how to replace them

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/DualShock+4+Analog+Stick+Covers+Replacement/22675

I just bit the bullet and bought these yesterday


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSR3CQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm skeptical about the huge difference in size but a couple of friends use them and they swear it's an amazing change. For 12.99 you can't go wrong and you don't need to take the controller apart.

If you want to stay as close to origiinal as possible I would go with these:

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Controller-analog-Thumbsticks-Playstation-4/dp/B00IL92TSI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=ps4+thumbstick

I tried the xbox ones and did not like them, I bought these on amazon and they are still in perfect condition.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IL92TSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just ordered these, they look like the new ones in the picture but guess I'll see once they arrive.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IL92TSI

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IL92TSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I just got these today and tossed them onto my OG SN30 Pro. The fit like a glove and work well. I tried contacting 8bitdo but I have no idea how long it'd take. From here I heard between 6-8 weeks. I reached out to them on May 22 and still haven't gotten any yet. You could probably go cheaper or stretch your money further with a pack of about 6. If i'd have, known i'd have replaced them months ago. But I read that DS4 sticks wont fit due to sitting higher or something and you'd have to file the stick down or something.

Amazon I would say. I tried a couple of different brands and both were ok; I would recommend to stay in the 3 - 4 $ price range and to avoid the 20x or 10x packs. The ones in the videos are these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IL92TSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jesus christ... I'm trying to eat over here!

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IL92TSI

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Controller-analog-Thumbsticks-Playstation-4/dp/B00IL92TSI/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1452635740&sr=1-3&keywords=PS4+joystick

You can buy these to replace worn down joysticks but they won't do a thing to fix your L3 and R3 buttons. Press down lightly, it's a controller not a nuclear launch button :p

EDIT: try these out too http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Silicone-Controller-Joystick-360-Controllers/dp/B00OXT579S/ref=sr_1_7?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1452635902&sr=1-7&keywords=PS4+joystick

I bought some replacement sticks on Amazon and just swapped them out when they started to wear. Once those wore out I said fuck it and went and bought 2 new controllers.. Nothing beats the feel of a new controller.
Got these here