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
    6·
    4 hours 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

  • RawrGuthlaf@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    21 hours 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.

  • Nils@piefed.caEnglish
    3·
    1 day ago

    PS5 works great on Linux, everything works: from gyroscope to touchpad. But the stick drift and battery life are the two main downsides. One of mine started drifting after 2 years, the other is still ok, but I have been using a GameSir with Hall-Effect for a while now as my main controller.

    Not sure where you are buying it from, get it from a place with easy return policy as the quality may vary. Amazon was rigorous with their products, ebay only gave me headaches with refurbished stuff.

    It is easy and cheap to find replacement parts but fixing it is very time-consuming task and require the right tools https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/DualSense+Joystick+Replacement/142488
    Sadly, when I did mine, there were not many hall-effect sticks replacement for PS5, and the ones around had terrible calibration. I will probably update with hall-effects when they die again.

    There are plenty of budget controllers with Hall Effect or TMR sticks, that might be worth looking into GameSir, 8bitdo, gulikit…
    Just make sure you can do everything with hardware for a smooth Linux experience (some controllers require a Windows only app for basic setup or update firmware). It is also worth to search for the “model you are interested and Linux” to find problems related to the device.

    • dudesss@piefed.caOPEnglish
      1·
      19 hours ago

      The seller said he replaced the Joystick with hall effect sticks so it might be fine. I think I’m going to buy it and try it out. I’m curious anyways how this will run, and it’s cheap from seller that repairs them.

  • darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    2·
    1 day ago

    I think it is just for the haptics alone. I can only compare it to the XB1 controller that I also have but the difference in haptics is worth paying for if that’s important to you. I also think the build quality on the PS5 controllers are better. After the latest firmware update,you can now pair it to multiple devices and easily switch between them. The weak point is the battery.

    Here in Toronto, there are a bunch of places that advertise fixing PS5 controllers and using hall effects replacements for around $25. I had my controller replaced under warranty for stick drift after 10 months. Now that it’s out of warranty, I’ll be using one of these services when (not if) it happens again.

  • bcovertigo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    1 day ago

    In my opinion the ps5 controller’s stupid shell and randomly placed torx screwheads makes it hard to open and work on compared to older controllers, and they use a potentiometer that’s cheap and prone to drift. I’ve cleaned some with isopropyl and youtube guides to good effect but you’ll need special screwdrivers to do so if I’m remembering right.

    It’s not impossibly hard but mind the plastic bits you can chip off easily if you haven’t done it before!

  • Chewy@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    41·
    1 day 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.