Reddit reviews Mcbazel Aluminum Alloy Metal Analog Thumbstick for Xbox ONE Black (Set of 2)
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Give your controller a new look with these Metal ThumbsticksDesigned to be direct replacement of the original partsSimple and easy to installCompatible with Xbox ONE original controller only (Other third party analog may not be able to install properly)NOTE: Tools and instruction are not included
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Check out /r/steamcontrollermods as there are a few of us who have swapped to a XBone stick with good results. It does require some sanding/fitting (grinding if you get a metal stick). My issue was the same as yours except that mine also started to wear out the stick where it hits the controller case and made it feel like there was sandpaper on it. This could have only been an issue with the first run pre-orders though since I got mine in November prior to the official release.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf7eKATqMvw
This is the first guy I've seen do it and I followed his instructions to do mine as well. He posts on /r/steamcontrollermods as well.
I used these sticks:
http://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Aluminum-Analog-Thumbstick-Xbox-ONE/dp/B00VWOOIUQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
After a week of use I added these cause the dish on these were too big and too sharp of an edge for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Analog-Stick-Covers-Xbox-360/dp/B003NSLGW2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
The biggest difference is that under the cup the mating surface is too tall for the Steam Controller and needs to be ground down.
It's not quite plug n play but it's not too difficult if you take your time with it.
I bought replacement thumb sticks on Amazon. They are aluminum and will hopefully last much longer. Pretty easy to install too.
Gam3Gear Aluminum Alloy Metal... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWOOIUQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I believe these are the ones I bought, (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWOOIUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_56lJxbDGRXCJE)