-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
DualShock 4 build quality. This is baffling.
- Thread starter Tal Shiar Agent
- Start date
They're mushy and the distance on the pulls is stupidly long. They're also incredibly poorly made. All of my controllers have triggers that stick from time to time.
EscapeArtist
Banned
When I first started hearing about this I thought people were just overreacting, they weren't. I'm now on my third Dualshock 4 having broken 2 in exactly the same way, in exactly the same spot. I don't know if it's just me but I have broken the R2 button on 2 Dualshock 4s. There are 2 plastic pegs that hold the button in the controller and I have broken one of those pegs off on each of my controllers, which then makes it so the R2 button sticks when pressed in...super frustrating.
Not only that: I can't precisely tell if I'm pushing them completely or just partially, and that bugs me. Other than that, I really like it, it's a big improvement from ds3.
I sent my first controller back to SONY and had to pay the shipping. Then when the second and third messed up I said f*ck it and purchased better sticks and new triggers online. My 3 Xbox One controllers are still running flawless. It's almost as if this is sony's way of making sure they make money on the sh*tty build of their controllers.
funkystudent
Member
Circle button on my anniversary controller has gotten real mushy. Also the triggers are ridiculously sensitive. The faintest touch or brushing of the button registers as a press.
Battery life is way better then my launch controller though!
Battery life is way better then my launch controller though!
AgentOtaku
Member
This is insanity that these issues are STILL being reported 
M3D1C1N3 MAN
Banned
AgentOtaku
Member
I know it isn't recommend because of the plastic, but I found using the tiniest bit of WD40 on a sharp tip Q-Tip works.
NoblesseOblige
Banned
Are you really offended I hyphenated Xbox? It was out of ignorance, which, if you weren't so busy being upset, you could have deduced by the fact I said I don't know what batteries they used. So clearly I don't own that console. And I didn't once say which controller was better, just that I prefer rechargeable options to having to buy batteries.
right stick of mine hast been almost entirely ripped for months and i havent played ps4 seriously in about 6 months or so, it ripped after 4 months of extremely active play.
The right trigger also sticks a bit now and feels mushy to press, so now im in the market for a new controller, 50 bucks... sweet.
The right trigger also sticks a bit now and feels mushy to press, so now im in the market for a new controller, 50 bucks... sweet.
Irishmantis
Member
Anybody who plays Fighting games now the down button is constantly breaking.
I would honestly pay 150 for a controller that had the exact same layout but much better materials
I would honestly pay 150 for a controller that had the exact same layout but much better materials
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
The DS4 is an unmitigated disaster, a failure of product design and manufacture and lastly an insult to the customers who trusted Sony with a purchase.
Yeah I should have realized. >_< That last sentence threw me off haha.
In other words, it's "alright, I guess."
Mad Season
Banned
Day 1 and no issues since
I don't think I've ever seen a thread on how bad the quality of Xbox One controllers are. However, I do agree with you on the d pads of the X1.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I fucking hate it.
I am NOT buying another of those expensive pieces of shit.
Even a new magma controller we had just gotten and my buddy's freaking Anniversary controller (!) crapped out on R2 and are all squeaky squashy... so fucking frustrating, worst pad's built ever.
So we can't even play couch co-op games cause what's the point in wasting any more money, it's a freakin' lottery to find a decent one and you never know when it'll start crapping out. I would've thought the problems had been fixed after almost two years of production with a corrected 2.0 build but evidently not.
It's too rooted in anecdotal failure tales to say for sure, as soon as I'll tell you that yes, it seems more or less comparable you'll get someone else telling you that it's not even close since they have N number of controllers and they're all perfect, same for those of all their relatives, friends of friends and President Obama.
At the very least is a widespread issue and you could incur in a model with the mentioned problems (and that is another thing that really pisses me off, it's not even A problem, no, it's MANY that it could suffer from)
I am NOT buying another of those expensive pieces of shit.
Even a new magma controller we had just gotten and my buddy's freaking Anniversary controller (!) crapped out on R2 and are all squeaky squashy... so fucking frustrating, worst pad's built ever.
So we can't even play couch co-op games cause what's the point in wasting any more money, it's a freakin' lottery to find a decent one and you never know when it'll start crapping out. I would've thought the problems had been fixed after almost two years of production with a corrected 2.0 build but evidently not.
It's too rooted in anecdotal failure tales to say for sure, as soon as I'll tell you that yes, it seems more or less comparable you'll get someone else telling you that it's not even close since they have N number of controllers and they're all perfect, same for those of all their relatives, friends of friends and President Obama.
At the very least is a widespread issue and you could incur in a model with the mentioned problems (and that is another thing that really pisses me off, it's not even A problem, no, it's MANY that it could suffer from)
jabberwocker
Banned
The my controllers thumpads are shot, my USB ports don't charge half the time, and my controllers lose signal if I'm more than 10' from my console. Great ergonomics crap quality. The only reason I haven't switch to my Xbone is that most of my friends are on ps4 😓
This is what I was thinking, this thread is for people who are coming here to complain. I take really good care of my stuff but hearing the stories here makes me think they are just destined to fail.
I also take great care of all my devices, but the build quality of the DS4 has been a real disappointment. It only took a few weeks for rubber to start peeling off the sticks. Which is a shame because I really like its ergonomics.
shortsoptional
Member
Have had no issues on my two launch controllers until this weekend.
R2 trigger gave way (same spot as everyone else).
Spent the $5 on replacement parts and will fix on Monday.
R2 trigger gave way (same spot as everyone else).
Spent the $5 on replacement parts and will fix on Monday.
My R2 gave way as well. Too much Rocket League I guess.
Silent-blades
Banned
I feel ya. My white ds4's left analog gets stuck in the up left position. I've opened and cleaned it. Still gets stuck. Pisses me off.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I was in the camp of "y'all got screwed with yours I have two and nothing has happened to them" but godDAMMIT now I'm pissed.
My R2 trigger hinge broke while playing Uncharted NDC. This is crap. I've owned plenty of consoles and none of their triggers broke. My god damn 360 wired controller still works perfectly and I used it way more, especially for shooters, than I've ever used the DS4.
My R2 trigger hinge broke while playing Uncharted NDC. This is crap. I've owned plenty of consoles and none of their triggers broke. My god damn 360 wired controller still works perfectly and I used it way more, especially for shooters, than I've ever used the DS4.
User 479360
Banned
I hope mine will be okay. I don't go very hard on them, and they're now $74.99 plus about ten dollars tax.
I was worried about the d-pad after a couple of nights with THPS 5, but it seems fine.
I was worried about the d-pad after a couple of nights with THPS 5, but it seems fine.
Hyperbolic much, for me its the best controller out there with a ton of tech packed into it, best controller ever made.
I helped split my friends on PS4 and XB1. I sort of feel bad since the XB1 controller is just plain better for us so it's even worse when the PS4 controller, which isn't as comfortable to begin with, also starts to fall apart. We shouldn't have to pay $150 for controllers that do their jobs without screwing up.
AngryNapkin
Banned
If you want to replace the battery I would only recommend this guide and battery:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/2rtimv/diy_double_dualshock_4_battery_capacity_internal/
Basically all "replacement" batteries labeled for DS4 are bs. I replaced mine originally with some generic battery off Amazon that everyone recommended when they really had no idea what they were talking about. My battery life fell by more than 30% or more with the ones I got (I bought 3 different types).
When I did this guys guide it was a serious improvement. There are detailed explanations about why other batteries suck and why this particular battery is better and why you have to swap the wires.
Thanks!
I can live with cosmetic damage, I just hope that the buttons don't start playing up.
PodcastFips
Member
Alright, after almost a year without problems, the rubber on my 3rd DS4 started to peel off again last week.
But not only that, yesterday I noticed that my player randomly stopped skating in NHL 16. Today in Witcher 3 I saw the same behaviour, Geralt not only stopped running but he made turns into directions I was never even close to pressing.
Trying to rebuild the database and reset my controller now, but I don't think that is a software problem.
But not only that, yesterday I noticed that my player randomly stopped skating in NHL 16. Today in Witcher 3 I saw the same behaviour, Geralt not only stopped running but he made turns into directions I was never even close to pressing.
Trying to rebuild the database and reset my controller now, but I don't think that is a software problem.
I had some weird drifting thing going on in Destiny earlier where the aim would randomly go upwards without me touching it. Tried a different game (Uncharted) and the same thing was happening. Resetting the controller didn't help. If other people are getting the same thing it could be a firmware bug.
Regarding the sticks peeling, get some caps off eBay, they cost next to nothing.
dreamer3kx
Member
Just replaced my anologs which started to break with the aluminum ones, also my trackpad is creaky, gets stuck sometimes, tried taking part to see what's up and clean it but not seeing anything, jeez.
Sony can't get anything right completely, dualshock 3 design was horrible but it was a freaking rock when it came to durability and the battery lasted days, dualshock 4 is the perfect design with crappy components and a joke of a battery, just bought a D4 at bestbuy and the triggers sound like a cricket every time i press them, for fucks sake
The battery has almost twice the capacity on DS4 than on DS3.
PodcastFips
Member
I have some of those but didn't get used to them. Now is the time to get some of those Xbox One sticks I guess :/
I'll open it up first to see if there is some dust underneath the sticks or whatever, but I'm pretty sure that won't help.
But the DS4 needs a charge after a few hours. It takes me several long play sessions to need a new DS3 charge.
Capacity doesn't matter to the user. It's the user experience that should be their focus.
I really hope there is a pro edition soon or the Hori FPS pad is more widespread. Sony's controllers are BS.
Duxxy3
Member
Aside from the poor triggers and bad analog material, my biggest complaint is battery life.
I'm doing a little CODathon in advance of Black Ops 3. 5 games on 360, 2 on PS4. I'm on my fifth 360 game and the battery light hasn't even started blinking. I had to charge in between COD Ghosts and Advanced Warfare (the PS4 games).
That is just pathetic.
I'm doing a little CODathon in advance of Black Ops 3. 5 games on 360, 2 on PS4. I'm on my fifth 360 game and the battery light hasn't even started blinking. I had to charge in between COD Ghosts and Advanced Warfare (the PS4 games).
That is just pathetic.
Yeah you can shit on the controller as much as you want. But the battery is objectively superior.
That is what I was correcting.
superior means nothing when in real life term it performs worse, battery LIFE is worst and that's the whole point of it