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[OverHeat]

Got one for Xmas and it as stick drift…300$ CAD and not even perfect what the hell.

 

[nordique]

Well it should have a warranty so you can replace it, unless whoever got it for you is a grinch and gave you some used GameStop piece of coal

 

[adamsapple]

Merry Christmas.

 

[OverHeat]

Well it should have a warranty so you can replace it, unless whoever got it for you is a grinch and gave you some used GameStop piece of coal

Still it’s a pain in the ass to return it for an exchange…

 

[artsi]

After replacing five DualSenses and one DualSense Edge, I found out the real premium controller is an eBay DualSense that has hall effect sticks swapped in.

 

[analog_future]

Got one for Xmas and it as stick drift…300$ CAD and not even perfect what the hell.

Just because you got a lemon doesn't mean the controller is a POS

 

[Imtjnotu]

Had one for three months with no drift. Tf you on?

 

[OverHeat]

Just because you got a lemon doesn't mean the controller is a POS

All my dualsense controllers have some drift…

 

[SweetTooth]

You are like the first case .. ever

 

[OverHeat]

You are like the first case .. ever

Dualsense Edge Stick Drift

For those who think it's easier to annoy you than to Google 'Dualsense edge stick drift' themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Best console exclusive controller ever made.
500hz polling rate on console and 1000hz plus on PC.

I pimped mine out with micro switch buttons and am waiting on reasonable Hall effect analogs to complement it.

 

[OverHeat]

Best console exclusive controller ever made.
500hz polling rate on console and 1000hz plus on PC.

I pimped mine out with micro switch buttons and am waiting on reasonable Hall effect analogs to complement it.

Nice!!!

 

[kevboard]

Sony's sticks are pretty bad. and the Edge not having hall effect sticks makes it a pretty bad choice for a premium controller these days.

sadly, on PS5 there's way less choice of quality third party controllers compared to Xbox, PC and even the Switch.

 

[Synastry]

Just buy the replacement Stick Module.

Anyway still better then having the cheap rubber thing peeling off after a month.

 

[reinking]

All my dualsense controllers have some drift…

Joy-Cons have been my bad luck controllers this generation. I have been lucky with Dual Sense controllers but I have not tried the Dual Sense Edge that came with the PS5 Pro 30th. I hope you get it resolved.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Sony's sticks are pretty bad. and the Edge not having hall effect sticks makes it a pretty bad choice for a premium controller these days.

sadly, on PS5 there's way less choice of quality third party controllers compared to Xbox, PC and even the Switch.

All non hall effect sticks are susceptible to stick drift with the switch being the worse contender.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Mine works fine, baby Jesus must hate you

 

[Agent_4Seven]

Nothing can and will ever beat...

8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo

Bluetooth®. Compatible for Switch

www.8bitdo.com

 

[dDoc]

I had a dualsense with drift, I had the sticks exchanged for hall effect ones. Now it is a great controller.

Manufacturers should be ashamed of the default controllers they put out in the wild.

 

[RCX]

"Elite" controllers are the biggest scam of the generation. Absolute shite dressed up as gold.

Yours sincerely, an embarrassed Elite Series 2 owner.

 

[SweetTooth]

Dualsense Edge Stick Drift

For those who think it's easier to annoy you than to Google 'Dualsense edge stick drift' themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

Still don't believe that

 

[gothmog]

All my dualsense controllers have some drift…

I have 5 DS controllers and an Edge. The only one with any drift is my original launch day PS5 DS, and that one got dropped by my youngest son pretty often. Maybe try fully re-pairing the controllers and not touching the sticks when you pair it?

 

[HRK69]

I got a PS5 pro for xmas but it didn't work

PS5 pro is a POS

 

[OverHeat]

I got a PS5 pro for xmas but it didn't work

PS5 pro is a POS

You’re not totally wrong you know!

 

[Mr Hyde]

I've replaced one Dualsense so far in 4 years for stick drift. So for me personally I'd say they've been pretty solid build quality wise. Sucks about your Edge though. For those kinda money the build quality should be second to none.

Nothing can and will ever beat...

8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo

Bluetooth®. Compatible for Switch

www.8bitdo.com

Best controller ever. So happy with mine. Outstanding battery life and comfy as hell to hold. It doesn't get any better than this.

 

[Xyphie]

Should've bought a $18 Chinese controller.

 

[kevboard]

All non hall effect sticks are susceptible to stick drift with the switch being the worse contender.

WORST! THE FUCKING WORD IS WORST!..
BAD > WORSE > WORST...
....
...
..
.

yes, that's of course true, but Sony's specific model of sticks seems to have drift issues at a way higher rate for me. it's not a subtle difference, it's an extreme difference. the amount of drifting PS4/5 controllers I got is growing at a steady rate.

I barely play Switch, so I can not comment on Nintendo's Pro controller sticks, and we all know how shitty the Joycon sticks are.

but when it comes to normal sized analog sticks, I never had more drift issues than with PS4/5 sticks. it's insane tbh.
I have a fucking graveyard of Sony controllers at this point

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Nothing can and will ever beat...

8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo

Bluetooth®. Compatible for Switch

www.8bitdo.com

https://www.newegg.com/p/232-00AM-000C7?item=9SIA9U6JXU3317&source=googleshopping&nm_mc=knc-googlemkp-mobile&cm_mmc=knc-googlemkp-mobile-_-pla-gamesir+official+store-_-pc+game+controller-_-9SIA9U6JXU3317&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid+shopping&utm_campaign=knc-googlemkp-mobile-_-pla-gamesir+official+store-_-pc+game+controller-_-9SIA9U6JXU3317&id0=Google&id1=21767524276&id2=167555945745&id3=&id4=&id5=pla-2387860541501&id6=&id7=9053087&id8=&id9=g&id10=m&id11=&id12=Cj0KCQiA9667BhDoARIsANnamQaFHSMDQXo1qsTpAhnDS5Z_N1mQhbXd4joq20e4Z4PEa3VAACQmplcaAprnEALw_wcB&id13=Y&id14=Y&id15=&id16=715426496366&id17=&id18=&id19=&id20=&id21=pla&id22=107858108&id23=online&id24=9SIA9U6JXU3317&id25=US&id26=2387860541501&id27=&id28=&id29=&id30=5778361693011843861&id31=en&id32=&id33=&id34=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9667BhDoARIsANnamQaFHSMDQXo1qsTpAhnDS5Z_N1mQhbXd4joq20e4Z4PEa3VAACQmplcaAprnEALw_wcB

 

[SenkiDala]

Still it’s a pain in the ass to return it for an exchange…

How it is difficult ? You send it back and they replace it. I mean, just get up.

 

[Mayar]

Just change the sticks to Hall Joysticks, they are already sold for all consoles, and this will solve all the problems.
Mine have been running for over a year now without the slightest hint of drift.

 

[OverHeat]

How it is difficult ? You send it back and they replace it. I mean, just get up.

Nearest Best Buy is like 50km away…

 

[willothedog]

Nothing can and will ever beat...

8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo

Bluetooth®. Compatible for Switch

www.8bitdo.com

Gamesir Cyclone 2

 

[MDSLKTR]

I appreciate the stick module swap gimmick, but for the asking price, one should be included. So far didn't have to use mine after 500 hours of use.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

 

[Agent_4Seven]

Best controller ever. So happy with mine. Outstanding battery life and comfy as hell to hold. It doesn't get any better than this.

The one and only negative thing I can say about this one is that the symbols on buttons can be way better and translucent (PS style) to prevent them from wearing off.

Gamesir Cyclone 2

The wite version with gold d-pad etc. looks cool. I can't say anything else about the controller though cuz I haven't tested it. Not sure if I'll like mechanical face buttons.

 

[Topher]

Nearest Best Buy is like 50km away…

You can return via UPS in the US

 

[Midn1ght]

Not saying that drift isn't an issue (it definitely is) but I would love to see how some of you maniacs handle your controllers.

 

[sono]

I always meant to ask if this is worth it over regular and for which type.of games

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Nothing can and will ever beat...

8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo

Bluetooth®. Compatible for Switch

www.8bitdo.com

These are such great controllers and competes with any controller at any price

Not saying that drift isn't an issue (it definitely is) but I would love to see how some of you maniacs handle your controllers.

I seem to get a lot of stick drift in my left stick often and I tend to blame it on Hell Let Loose

It seems every hour of playing I have my left stick jammed straight up for 45 minutes always running back to the fight so I guess I wear mine out faster

I dunno

 

[IAmRei]

never had drift in newer console.
back in ps2 era however, got much drift.
that's it, up to i never lend my unit to those who want to play soccer games, and my stick is fine.

i don't know the correlation though

 

[Garibaldi]

I don't know if I've just been extremely lucky, but I've never had a controller with any drift that I can recall. I've had pretty much every console since the Sega Master System II. PC controllers either.

But then, I don't eat, drink or consume my pornography on my gaming devices.

 

[Tajaz2426]

Step 1: Clean the sand out of your vagina with a shop-vac.
Step 2: Stop being a female. It is a gift you can buy yourself.
Step 3: Merry Christmas

 

[poppabk]

Nothing can and will ever beat...

8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo

Bluetooth®. Compatible for Switch

www.8bitdo.com

Almost. You have to order the xbox replacement buttons unless you are a weirdo and are used to switch placement.

 

[Zathalus]

Unfortunately every single non Hall effect controller is able to get stick drift, no matter how much money you spend. Having one right out of the box is unusual though.

 

[TintoConCasera]

First-party modern controllers are all crap imo. Sticks drifting, faulty buttons... Meanwhile my NGC controller works just as it did the day the console came out.

 

[Topher]

DS Edge is good, not great. Certainly isn’t a piece of shit. OverHeat being a bit of a drama queen here. Most don’t have problems.

Almost. You have to order the xbox replacement buttons unless you are a weirdo and are used to switch placement.

Why not just swap the existing button placement?

 

[Mr Moose]

They want you to buy stick replacements for £20 each.

Two of my normal controllers have drift, for the cost of the controllers they should have hall effect or whatever that new one is called sticks.
They all need suing for this shit (Sony/MS/Nintendo) until they do something about it.

 

[Kings Field]

Have one since launch and no issues. Same with my launch elite 1 and 2 controllers.

 

[Syphon Filter]

agreed, also it looks ugly as hell.

 

[Shakka43]

All my dualsense controllers have some drift…

Just because you got a bunch of lemons doesn't mean the controller is a POS.