I worried about potential stick drift or other broken components. Sellers advertise that there is no stick drift, but I’m not sure know how easy that is to fix, and whether to trust them.

  • who@feddit.orgEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’m comfortable opening up a device like that and replacing parts if necessary, so I would buy one under the right conditions.

    Consider:

    • Is it a genuine DualSense, or a counterfeit?
    • Does the seller have a reasonable return policy?
    • Is the price low enough that you would still be saving money (vs. a new one) if you have to buy a new battery or stick?
    • Calibration can compensate for mild stick drift, avoiding the need for hardware repairs.

    Related:

    https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/How_to_Identify_PS5_DualSense_Controller_Version

    https://www.ifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_Controller

  • Chewy@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    2·
    11 months ago

    They are not worth it. First party controllers are expensive for what they offer, given there’s better gamepads for less money.

    Just buy an 8bitdo Ultimate 2C or another one of their controllers with the 2.4GHz dongle. The wireless dongle has less latency than wired xbox/PS5 controllers, not to mention Bluetooth.

  • RawrGuthlaf@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    11 months ago

    I have used a couple sellers on eBay to purchase dual shock and Xbox wireless controllers in the past. One offered a lifetime warranty for their work (although who knows how that would have actually worked out). I’ve used that Xbox controller for 5 years now without issues.

    Some people are passionate about controller repair and customization and make it a hobby they can make some side cash on. Find one of those passion project stores and you may be pleasantly surprised.