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Question: Is buying second hand repaired PS5 controllers a good idea? (piefed.ca)
submitted 4 days ago by dudesss@piefed.ca to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] who@feddit.org 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days 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