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The PS4 Controllers Are Facing A Potentially Big Problem

eGamer writes: "We in South Africa received our PS4 consoles in December, but as we know Sony’s black box launched in America and Europe in November, so over here I spent a lot of time reading feedback from users. One thing stood out for me and caused me concern, and that was the issue of users posting images of their DualShock 4′s damaged analogue sticks after just a short time owning the machine."

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Nyxus4499d ago

It's strange, I have had a PS4 since launch (in Europe) and have beat Killzone on it and played Black Flag for around 25 - 30 hours, and my controller still looks like new.

RNTody4499d ago

I adore my PS4 controller, it's among the best I've ever used on a console and my favourite personally. But it seems like the rubber material is not very durable and quite soft, so it can get damaged quite easily accidentally.

Even if there isn't an accident, it does make me worry as to how it will last over the next five years or so.

I'm happy to hear that yours are still perfect despite plenty of play time :)

Nyxus4499d ago

Thanks, I hope it stays that way. It's a great controller, I agree with that. :)

mewhy324499d ago

I play the hound out of my PS4. Hours on end. Never had the first problem. Best controller ever on any console. comfortable, light, textured, touchpad, it's just incredible. Good job Sony.

GarrusVakarian4499d ago (Edited 4499d ago )

It really seems to be a mixed bag when to comes to reports of the outer-rubber layer rubbing off on the left analogue stick. Mine is pretty much just smooth rubber now...while my right stick remains the same as the day i bought it...wtf?

Then you have people like Nyxus who haven't had any issues with either stick.

Word of advice, if you bought your PS4 from Amazon, contact their customer support and complain (rightfully so), they gave me a £70 refund on my entire PS4 order (£350) because i didn't buy the controller separately. I now have some stick covers which are quite good. I'll spend the rest on a game XD.

And i should mention that it's not the rubber that makes up the shape of the analogue that is wearing away for me....just the super thin, textured outer layer.

Apart from that.....it's literally the most comfortable controller ive ever held. It fits into my hands like a glove. Dem handles.

One other thing i forgot to mention, if anyone is having the L1 and R1 buttons sticking, just pop them out by inserting something in the gap between the shoulder button and the trigger and wipe the 2 posts inside each button clean (they have a weird gunk on them which causes them to stick). I did that and haven't had them stick since. It's really easy, check this YT link out if you are having this issue - http://www.youtube.com/watc...

jackanderson19854499d ago (Edited 4499d ago )

yeah similiar story here good chunk of time on the F2Ps and alotta don't starve time and ghosts too... not a bother about it except the fact i need to get me a longer cable so i can be lazily laying down while gaming

GarrusVakarian4499d ago

" i need to get me a longer cable so i can be lazily laying down while gaming"

Lol, that was my first thought when i unboxed my DS4 and saw that tiny wire. I bought a 3 meter USB to Micro USB from Amazon for next to nothing. Does the job perfectly.

iiorestesii4499d ago

Sony sells a 6' cable that comes with an essential rubber grip that fits the controller like a glove for $15.

TrueJerseyDevil4499d ago

I am concerned about this as well. I don't play my PS4 that much and the left stick on one of my controllers is tearing of completely. The rubber was wearing at first but now it is completely coming off. IDK how hard it is to make durable joysticks...........

RNTody4499d ago

Really sorry to hear that :( I don't think there's anything wrong with the analogue stick itself, as it functions perfectly. This is purely to do with its rubber casing, and perhaps a case of the wrong material or design used.

TrueJerseyDevil4499d ago

yea i agree, I love the joysticks only problem is the rubber coming off

iiwii4499d ago

That's crazy how some people have it happening and others like mine are still like new. Maybe there was a "bad run" on a particular assembly line? Sony should be able to track back exactly where all of the faulty one's were manufactured. At least maybe they could send out some replacement sticks or something... IDK?

DanielGearSolid4499d ago

All I know is every controller ive ever used in my life, I've played atleast one game with greasy pizza hands, same with the Ds4...

Somehow the Ds4 doesn't get shiny and slippery from the grease, so it's the best controller in the world

GarrusVakarian4499d ago

No doubt it's because of the texture on the back of the controller. All of those tiny bumps really help with grip. A complete and utter step up from the DS3.

iiorestesii4499d ago

Its best attribute:)But the surface of the joysticks do!

Majin-vegeta4499d ago

Never had this problem and my PS4 is on 6+ hours everyday.And the remote gets passed around by 5 people on a daily basis.

Also it,s new hardware problems are expected.Hopefully Sony can can fix it.

Stedron4499d ago

I'm not worried at all I always have a few spare controllers once they release the new colors. That said my controller still looks new so if this is a real problem people are having I can see it being easily fixed.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA18d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY18d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay18d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos17d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7218d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY18d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator18d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum18d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z17d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad18d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga18d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot17d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose18d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE18d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername17d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy18d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde18d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8618d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8618d ago (Edited 18d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole18d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300018d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot18d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle18d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7718d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments