PlayStation Nation |OT| Playing Astro Bot on the Horizon Until Dawn

[EricHiggin]

BasilZero said:

twintail said:

btw, anyone have recommendations for a cheaper alternative PS4 controller? Got drift on the left analog, which is not so bad for GoT, but playing Lego 2K Drive with my kid is a painful experience sine advancing through the story is mainly dependant on my ability to win the races but the camera movement makes drifting a nightmare LOL

This for a PS4 right?

If you have other controllers like a Dualsense, you can use this

https://www.mayflash.com/product/magic_s_pro_usb_wireless_controller_adapter.html

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YRBZZQ3?ref=myi_title_dp&th=1

I use the PS3 equivalent and have been using it to use my Dualshock 4 for my PS3 when my PS3 controller got drift. Havent had any issues with it and highly recommend it.

I take it this means you don't want to attempt to fix it?

I had drift or something like it start around Oct on my PS4. Both sticks. It was minor, but slowly kept getting worse, so in early Jan I tore down the controller and blew out the sticks and potentiometers and then very carefully cleaned the potentiometers. Put it all back together and it's been working like new ever since. I know they say that sometimes that fix will last, and other times you'll only get a few months before it starts to drift again, but so far so good for me.

There's lots of vids online about how to do it. Complete teardowns step by step. If you're good or ok with that kind of stuff then it might be worth a try. I kinda had extra incentive because I added a new high capacity battery a year ago and didn't want to just go out and get a new controller.

You can also buy new sticks and replace them, but that requires a teardown as well and soldering skills. Without some extra soldering tools, it's a bit trickier to accomplish but still doable. Not all sticks are created equal either apparently, so you can end up with a different feel depending on what you buy.