Two days ago, I helped a friend replace one joystick from a PS5 controller, it was hard to desolder without proper equipment but we managed to do it.
I was horrified at how cheap the buttons and joystick really are, the buttons are membranes or cheap PCB board buttons, the joysticks use small potentiometers and the same PCB buttons.
I was expecting something more sophisticated, especially after having assembled several mechanical keyboards with complex switches that can last for a lifetime.
I haven’t bought any 3rd party controllers for the PS5 yet but got a $30 DS4 knock off years ago that is more comfortable in the hand and has a battery that lasts longer than any two Sony controllers put together
I’ve gone through two right shoulder buttons on Xbone controllers and three left analog sticks on DualSense 2 controllers. Here’s to hoping my Steam controller fairs better.
Same. I have two that I regularly use on pc, (bought one of those wireless usb adapters for them) although one tends to wander a bit to the left, but only when you don't want it to...
Still have the xbox 360 too, but I rarely play it anymore.
Same for my 5 GameCube controllers that have been constantly used to play SSB for a quarter century vs the switch controllers that broke 3 months in and have been factory "repaired" over and over and over till I gave up.
I ended up going through 3 or more DualShock 2 controllers when the pressure sensitivity pads or rumble motors failed. My PS3/4 and DualSense Edge controllers are still going strong though.
Edit: I haven't tried the regular DualSense controller though, and I use them on PC.
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cout970@programming.dev · 7 pts · 4d
Two days ago, I helped a friend replace one joystick from a PS5 controller, it was hard to desolder without proper equipment but we managed to do it.
I was horrified at how cheap the buttons and joystick really are, the buttons are membranes or cheap PCB board buttons, the joysticks use small potentiometers and the same PCB buttons.
I was expecting something more sophisticated, especially after having assembled several mechanical keyboards with complex switches that can last for a lifetime.
almost1337@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 3d
Makes me wish GameSir or a similar quality brand could make dualsense-alikes
FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3d
I haven’t bought any 3rd party controllers for the PS5 yet but got a $30 DS4 knock off years ago that is more comfortable in the hand and has a battery that lasts longer than any two Sony controllers put together
otacon239@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 4d
I’ve gone through two right shoulder buttons on Xbone controllers and three left analog sticks on DualSense 2 controllers. Here’s to hoping my Steam controller fairs better.
Jumi@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 4d
I've been using the same XBox360 Controller for like a decade now
Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 4d
Same. I have two that I regularly use on pc, (bought one of those wireless usb adapters for them) although one tends to wander a bit to the left, but only when you don't want it to...
Still have the xbox 360 too, but I rarely play it anymore.
Nouvellalia@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3d
Same for my 5 GameCube controllers that have been constantly used to play SSB for a quarter century vs the switch controllers that broke 3 months in and have been factory "repaired" over and over and over till I gave up.
InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 4d
Initial D
vaionko@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 3d
I've had to replace the button flex on both my PS2 controllers. The joysticks might be reliable, the pressure sensitive buttons not.
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3d
Is that a Toyota Trueno?
PineRune@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 4d
I ended up going through 3 or more DualShock 2 controllers when the pressure sensitivity pads or rumble motors failed. My PS3/4 and DualSense Edge controllers are still going strong though.
Edit: I haven't tried the regular DualSense controller though, and I use them on PC.
mycodesucks@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 4d
"Why are all my analog sticks melting?"