If you're like me, you hate those tense moments in games that require pin point accuracy only for you to lose because you couldn't quite get the analog stick in the right position. Thumb slippage can be a problem but having not a lot of grip on your stick can also be uncomfortable. I personally hate the PlayStation 3 analog sticks. So because I've decided to buy a PS3, I also decided to invest in Caps4stix.

This is a Caps4stix cap. I have a pair with me, they arrived a couple of days ago. They're basically black or gray (depending on your console) rubber caps that fit on to your analog sticks. They're really cheap too. One pair cost me $3.50 Australian including shipping and after testing them on a PS2 controller, the difference is immediately noticeable.

You can find Caps4stix here: http://www.bespoke-solutions.net/

The other thing I hate about the Dual Shock 3 are the triggers. They feel like my fingers are going to slip off them (even if they never have) it just doesn't feel right. There is a solution for this issue too! 

RealTriggers by Messiah Entertainment:

These guys will set you back $5 (American) on Amazon.com, link here: http://www.amazon.com/RealTriggers-Playstation-3/dp/B001IAOEXU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1256129497&sr=8-1

While I haven't purchased these guys yet, reviews have been very positive as is the case with the Caps4stix.

So there you have it! I thought I'd share this with anyone that didn't know about these awesome products. 

I've seen the "Real Triggers" for some £3 on the Game website, and they looked interesting, but really I don't mind the DS3 triggers.

If I saw those analog stick covers, I would buy them, not because I don't like the DS3's analog sticks, but because my DS3's analog sticks are seriously messed up- the top part of the left one rotates, and both look like somebody's bitten them. And my other DS3 has a hypersensitive R2 button.

EDIT: Actually, they're not DS3s, they're both regular Sixaxis.

There are mixed reviews for the RealTriggers on play.com (uk). I don't really feel a need to get them - the controller feels just right in my hands (which as smallish).

I never had problems with the triggers. And i think the curve following the controller's case actually helps by not ever being in the way. Plus I use the "slip finger off trigger" release technique, which the original triggers are perfect for.

The rubber stick caps I would try once.

I have the "Real Triggers", they're ok...nothing amazing.  Also if you're in a situation where you need to button mash the triggers, ditch them. The "sponginess" makes it harder to mash at a consistent speed for me.

It has 4 and a half stars on play.com (uk) after 201 reviews. Doesn't seem very mixed to me.

I can't speak for the RealTriggers myself but the Caps4stix are easily worth the money.

I bought em' and didn't really like them. I like quickness and ease, and I didn't like the extra resistance.

With the originals, I could just add a little pressure and let gravity do the work. I know it sounds lazy, but I've grown accustomed to it, and whether you're playing a game or sport, you want to have everything work almost unconsciously.