E-MODS GAMING® 2X Replacement Analog Stick Thumbsticks with Tools for PS4 Controller

Have only been using for a few weeks...My original sticks were worn down and torn a bit. **These work great**. Recommend watching a few videos on how to disassemble PS4 controller as there are a few steps that are tricky (initial case disassembly and springs on L/R 2 buttons mostly) to get these in. It should take about 10-30 minutes if you don't lose a spring or not properly put it back together (some internal connections are very thin and tiny pull/push ribbon connectors)I can't compare to a "new" PS4 controller but due to long term wear and tear on my old sticks these do not appear to be 100% exact replacements for the original/OEM PS4 dual shock controller thumb sticks. My originals were more "rubbery" and soft which *may* have been from long time use, sweat, etc. IMHO: All the small differences are improvements. The only noticeable differences I saw were:1. The tops are coated in slightly harder rubber (the size, color, fit, etc. looked identical. Not sure about the texture on top as my old ones had worn smooth). The harder rubber is actually a bonus for me as previously I was having issues with my clip-on KontrolFreek Ultra thumb stick extenders popping off. With the slightly stiffer rubber of these replacement sticks (and with new texture/no wear as a bonus), my extenders stay in place. The harder rubber (or just the newness?) is not an issue for me when playing (no thumb slippage, etc).2. The "rounded edge" of the top of the stick is stiffer than my worn originals. This is a bonus when using the KontrolFreek extenders as it grips better. They feel less "mushy" than my originals. They feel sturdier so they are probably less likely to tear on the edges like my originals eventually did because they were soft. Just to be clear: the rubber is slightly stiffer, not hard.3. It's possible the texturing on these is a little different than the originals. I actually like it better as these feel like they will hold up longer before going smooth.

My original Dualshock 4 had begun to peel on the analog sticks, with the rubber coating coming off. I just finished installing these new sticks in my Dualshock 4, and they work great. As other reviewers have stated, they feel more durable and solid than the factory sticks. However, they are almost identical. They sit at the correct height, have a full range of motion and the click feels the same. Hard to tell if durability will hold up over time, but I spent about ten minutes playing with the new sticks and it makes the controller feel brand new again.The only area of improvement may have been the addition of instructions, but YouTube got me through it with ease.

Kind of difficult to put on, but not the fault of the product. Was hoping it would be identical to the original thumb sticks, but they are slightly smaller and made a more durable and hard plastic. The difference is barely noticeable when the controller is your hands.

I made sure to order from e-Mods so I would not get the plastic thumb sticks that some other reviewers discussed. The replacement thumb sticks I received are perfect Sony OEM. These have the rubber grips that are molded into the plastic. I looked very carefully and compared my originals to these and I can't spot any differences, all the way down to the plastic mod lines and marks on the underside of the sticks. Although they did not come in any sort of official Sony packaging, there is no indication, that I could see, that these are not 100% genuine and come out of the same Foxconn or Sony factory. Very happy with the purchase.The installation took about 15 minutes as I've never taken apart the new PS4 Dual Shock controller. I'm sure there are good videos out there, but it was not too difficult. 4 screws on the underside of the controller followed by one screw holding the circuit board to the controller. There were 2 ribbon cables that had to be removed, one for the light bar and the other for the touch-pad. Both were easy and the smaller of the two had a small locking lever that you have to pop open or pop down to lock down the ribbon cable. Again, pretty easy even for my big XXL hands.Again, very happy with the purchase. My order took 16 days to get here from China but I was in no rush and now my second-hand PS4 controller looks and feels as if it was brand new.