Reddit reviews GelTabz Performance Thumb Grips - PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3

Like anything there is no agreed upon "best".

There are GelTabz....
http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98

GripIt...

http://www.amazon.com/Grip-iT-Analog-Stick-Covers-Xbox-360/dp/B003NSLGW2

Butterfox (I had these for a while)
http://www.amazon.com/ButterFox-Thumb-Grips-Controllers-PlayStation-4/dp/B00J44J6NA/

Off brand silicone...
http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Silicone-Controller-Joystick-360-Controllers/dp/B00OXT579S/

KF....

http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks.html/

You'd be better off watching YouTube reviews of these various products.


None of which might fit great now that the rubber on your controller is actually falling apart. Might require some hot glue or something else if you want them to stay in place.

A lot of people eventually switch to xbox style sticks, not just because the material doesn't fall apart but because it's actually a much better design. These compared to the DS4 sticks is night and day in terms of control and your thumb not sliding all over the place.

http://www.amazon.com/GAMING%C2%AE-Original-Xbox-Controller-Analogue-Thumbsticks/dp/B00JQX91HU/

Not that hard to install. Hardest thing about taking the controller apart is getting the shell separated for the first time and the fact that the triggers and springs might fall out, so just work on a clean table where you'll be able to find the little springs. Watch videos on how to take it apart.

I have the "geltabz" brand ones. The gel part raises the height of the thumbstick up a mm or two but I have found the transition to be easy to adapt to. MUCH more durable than the original cover material on my DS4. I have 30+ hours on them and they seem to be a good replacement. Don't even notice them anymore.

Find some thumb grips for your controller. PS4 controllers are know to have the rubber strip right of off them. Here are the ones I use.

I have these and I like them well enough. I'm still thinking about swapping for Xbox One sticks though because they are that much better IMO

Not joking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv5rAeV4JhI

these have lasted me four months http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98

ordered these, completely amazing. takes about 1 day to get used to them, and for them to truly form to the stick. raised, slightly textured and soft-but-not-too-soft silicon

http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98

your thumb will never hurt again, it's great for games that require R3/L3 actions, and your stock rubber won't degrade if it hasnt already

I purchased these:http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1420396376&sr=1-2&keywords=grips

Now I found my R3/L3 buttons did not return fully to their resting position (I could pull on them and then they would release fully, try it yours may be the same...) so these covers would rub a little when fully extended. So I removed the original rubber from the grip and added 1 (very important 1) drop of superglue then applied this grip by turning it inside out and flipping it over the plastic analog sticks. It no longer rubs and is actually better then the original.

The reason why they won't replace them without proof of purchase is due to the possibility of them being stolen. They know they're still technically under warranty, they just don't want to risk it.

You can get covers, I've heard a lot about GelTabZ, and Grip-iT. I've also read of people ordering replacement sticks on eBay, but I have no experience with that.

No third party controllers, but you could try getting either new thumbsticks (Xbox One thumbsticks fit perfectly), or you could get a thumbstick cover.

Ive used GelTabz before and liked them. They add a good amount of gel thickness that should make clicking the joystick more pleasant.

Grip-It thumbstick covers are also considered very good.

Those are horrible, get Gel Tabz brand. I've tried all of the different brands out. Gel Tabz is the shit.

http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416339505&sr=8-1&keywords=gel+tabz

I bought these from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98

really good choice if you ask me.

Take the GelTabz off my PS4 controller and see if they fit on the Joycon joysticks. I really hope they do. I love those things.

http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=pd_sim_vg_30?ie=UTF8&refRID=0SD3NVPPDAVW783F0959

I use these and they are snug and work great.

I bought these, Geltabz
The top part of the left thumb stick was peeling off. I installed the Geltabz and love the feel as I didn't like the way the thumbs felt on the DS4.

I'm looking at a couple on Amazon, either

GelTabz Performance Thumb Grips - PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 by InterWorks Unlimited, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_G5lkub1TB7EYV

Grip-iT Analog Stick Covers by Total Control http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NSLGW2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_59lkub0ZHM3BH


I think I've heard from a couple friends that preferred the GelTabz

I recommend these http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408245278&sr=8-1&keywords=geltabz

Another option for thumbstick covers are GelTabz. I think their texture is way better than the Grip-its'.

Sears online is selling PS4 controllers for $25. Get Target/BB/WM to pricematch if they are out in your area.

Also, Get these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOOSV98/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003NSLGW2&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0BS14DTZ8JNKMJB21DFE

These are great, I use them on my 360 controller too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOOSV98/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought these myself:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GOOSV98

Lets than $10 with one day shipping.

You might like geltabz:

http://ps4daily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ps4-controller.jpg

Here , I think these are the ones. I assure you, they're nothing special, but they will prevent your joysticks from falling apart.

Just buy some Geltabz.

http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98

I play COD every day and have been using these for the past few years. I actually use the Geltabz on the left stick and the Kontrol Freaks on the right for greater rage of throw. Both of these do not inhibit movement and you are able to move sticks all the way forward and all around.

GelTabz Performance Thumb Grips - PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_GjOOwbFRREN0Q

CQCX - PS4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MMNAISW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_tmOOwb32W22ZA

Those are the exact ones I have. The Kontrol freaks are available in multiple heights and shapes so choose what you like, I chose the convex shape so it doesn't dig into my thumb when I sprint forward.

Personally I have these and they've been a really great buy. They just slip over the stick

GelTabz Performance Thumb Grips - PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5ctzybEYJW177

Try these out! There are other brands but I went with these and liked them, plus they are cheap!

get some of these

I got a couple packs of these. Helps save your thumbs from hurting when playing games that require a lot of thumb movement, like FIFA for example.

So what I did for my controllers was buy any of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=metal+ps4+thumbstick&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ametal+ps4+thumbstick)

After getting those on I got grips

Finally if you get sweaty hands while playing like a lot of people I HIGHLY recommend [squid grip] (http://www.amazon.com/SquidGrip-Controllers-controller-included-playstation-4/dp/B00KVKDNY4/ref=sr_1_1_twi_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1421194990&sr=1-1&keywords=squid+grip)

If you opt for the squid grip make sure you wipe your controller down with iso alcohol so theres no grease or crap on it when you apply the grips and read the damn instructions.

+1. I have these and can confirm it's the best 5.99$ I've spent on my PS4.

http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404670859&sr=8-1&keywords=thumb+grips+ps4

I ordered these, My rubber was nearly completely off on one joystick and starting to peel on all the others. For the price I'm pretty satisfied, they feel and look nice

I bought replacement sticks for like a $1 a piece then just replaced them myself. Took like 10 minutes.

For future protection I got these: http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98 because I didn't really like the Grip-iT ones.

I use these (https://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98). They wear out after a month or so if you play a lot (I play 20-30 hours a week) but they're dirt cheap ($8 at gamestop) and they solve the problem.

I hate the look of the Grip-Its. I just started having the peeling issue so I ordered the GelTabz.

I recently started using the Hori Sports Pad Pro which has octagonal gates around each analog stick. It takes a bit of getting used to, but I'm truly enjoying the controller. Note that I did need to get extra thumbstick covers because the thumbsticks wear very quickly and feel strange on the thumbs -- I got these which fit perfectly.

I use these. They're way more comfortable, and I have way better grip now. They also slip on over the sticks, raise the top every so slightly(its a good thing) and do not damage the original stick. Also, only $6.

I agree you shouldn't have to pay for a defect. However I would recommend getting these http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98. They are amazing and I use them even in my controllers that don't have the peeling problem.

gel tabz - http://www.amazon.com/GelTabz-Performance-Thumb-Grips-PlayStation-4/dp/B00GOOSV98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421160053&sr=8-1&keywords=gel+tabs+ps4