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Thegide · 12-21-2007, 05:01 AM

prompted by the other post.

has anyone had experience with sticky buttons on the sixaxis? one of my controllers came from the factory with an "X" button that tends to get caught on the main casing (or something else) and sticks.

annoying as all hell. just looking for advice before i crack it open.

punkguy03 · 12-21-2007, 05:13 AM

never had that problem altho sumtimes i hit the stupid ps button on accident its really sensitive im not sure tho.does it happen with all your controllers?

devils3023 · 12-21-2007, 05:16 AM

No problems with either of my controllers. If it doesn't loosen up after a few hours of playing see if you can get it replaced as that can get really annoying during a game I'm sure. I used to accidentally hit the ps button but haven't in quite some time now.

J_Lee87 · 12-21-2007, 05:17 AM

My X button is sometime hard to push then normal but wil work its self out but the next be somewhat stiff

Slackr89 · 12-21-2007, 08:07 AM

im having this same problem with one of my sixaxis'. the x and square button are "sticky."

heathward · 12-21-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by punkguy03

never had that problem altho sumtimes i hit the stupid ps button on accident its really sensitive im not sure tho.does it happen with all your controllers?

i bump the PS button A LOT. in the middle of a heated battle, or playing a hoops game with my wife. she thinks i do it purposely to mess her up. i swear it is an accident. also, the shoulder buttons are ultra sensitive. sometimes the R2 button will get depressed just from pressing R1 too hard.

CptGreedle · 12-21-2007, 02:11 PM

My advice is simple.. DO NOT CRACK IT OPEN!
If you do, Sony will not replace the faulty unit for free.
Just go to the store and say it was broken or call Sony. Either way I am sure you could get it replaced for free. It sounds like a bad controller to me, as I've never had any issues with Sony controllers before.

u_nick · 12-21-2007, 02:13 PM

Mine has been perfect since day 1.

Eve6insideandout · 12-21-2007, 02:17 PM

Yea I have one like that too. Sucks ass. I'll have to contact sony and say others are having this issure.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 12-21-2007, 03:59 PM

No problems so far.

russd1978 · 12-22-2007, 10:55 AM

I imported a dual shock 3 controller from Renchi two weeks ago, its developed a sticking X button. Really frustrating as I dont think I can send it to Sony as their warranty wont cover me here in the UK.

reiella · 12-22-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by russd1978

I imported a dual shock 3 controller from Renchi two weeks ago, its developed a sticking X button. Really frustrating as I dont think I can send it to Sony as their warranty wont cover me here in the UK.

You'd have to call the customer service number in Japan... And then cover shipping costs yourself. All in all, prolly end up costing more than just importing a new one.

russd1978 · 12-22-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by reiella

You'd have to call the customer service number in Japan... And then cover shipping costs yourself. All in all, prolly end up costing more than just importing a new one.

Thanks for the info, yes I think youre right. Ahh well, I knew the risks when I imported it, so I guess Im just unlucky this time. Ill probably wait till their released in the UK and buy one then. It doesnt help that I paid £45 for it - what a mug!

reiella · 12-22-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by russd1978

Thanks for the info, yes I think youre right. Ahh well, I knew the risks when I imported it, so I guess Im just unlucky this time. Ill probably wait till their released in the UK and buy one then. It doesnt help that I paid £45 for it - what a mug!

When it comes out in UK, you -may- be able to get them to service it, I doubt it, but it's a possibility [most likly out of warranty service though].

gufazi · 12-22-2007, 02:44 PM

Just put dab of wd40 on the end of a toothpick - a very small amount. Work it into the area where the x button meets the case while pressing the button as it works around. That should take care of it.

Thegide · 12-22-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I bought the system from Costco as a multipack with a 2nd controller and game and to put it simply, trying to return just the controller isn't going to work I don't think.

I could call Sony, but like many of you have said, will probably cost me as much to have it fixed as to replace. Think I'll try fixing it myself. The electronics are fine, it's just something with the plastic.

reiella · 12-22-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Thegide

Thanks for the replies.

I bought the system from Costco as a multipack with a 2nd controller and game and to put it simply, trying to return just the controller isn't going to work I don't think.

I could call Sony, but like many of you have said, will probably cost me as much to have it fixed as to replace. Think I'll try fixing it myself. The electronics are fine, it's just something with the plastic.

Possibly, call them and find out. The Sixaxis controller has a 1 year warranty as well, so if it's still covered theymay be able/willing to help you.

russd1978 · 12-23-2007, 12:34 AM

Managed to take apart my original sixaxis and the new DS3, swapping the X button itself and plastic pad has cured it. Bit fiddly putting them back together tho!

caliblue15 · 12-23-2007, 05:24 AM

Just got mine back today, I broke my right analog stick, while playing COD4 MW online.. trying to knife someone.. lol, it wouldnt recenter and i would spin in circles!

Hawknelson05 · 12-23-2007, 05:33 AM

I wouldn't try opening it yourself. Tried fixing one at my work and it as a nightmare. Everything fell out and the r1, r2, L1, L2 are almost impossible to get back in the right way with the spring and everything. Made me sooo frustrated... And they make it look so easy if you need to replace the battery ever. pfff

12-21-2007, 05:01 AM	#1
Thegide Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Ottawa, ON	another Sixaxis controller issue prompted by the other post. has anyone had experience with sticky buttons on the sixaxis? one of my controllers came from the factory with an "X" button that tends to get caught on the main casing (or something else) and sticks. annoying as all hell. just looking for advice before i crack it open.

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12-21-2007, 05:13 AM	#2
punkguy03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:361 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:10	never had that problem altho sumtimes i hit the stupid ps button on accident its really sensitive im not sure tho.does it happen with all your controllers?

12-21-2007, 05:16 AM	#3
devils3023 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:wayne, nj	No problems with either of my controllers. If it doesn't loosen up after a few hours of playing see if you can get it replaced as that can get really annoying during a game I'm sure. I used to accidentally hit the ps button but haven't in quite some time now.

12-21-2007, 05:17 AM	#4
J_Lee87 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	My X button is sometime hard to push then normal but wil work its self out but the next be somewhat stiff

12-21-2007, 08:07 AM	#5
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	im having this same problem with one of my sixaxis'. the x and square button are "sticky."

12-21-2007, 02:11 PM	#7
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	My advice is simple.. DO NOT CRACK IT OPEN! If you do, Sony will not replace the faulty unit for free. Just go to the store and say it was broken or call Sony. Either way I am sure you could get it replaced for free. It sounds like a bad controller to me, as I've never had any issues with Sony controllers before.

12-21-2007, 02:13 PM	#8
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Mine has been perfect since day 1.

12-21-2007, 02:17 PM	#9
Eve6insideandout Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:491	Yea I have one like that too. Sucks ass. I'll have to contact sony and say others are having this issure.

12-21-2007, 03:59 PM	#10
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	No problems so far.

12-22-2007, 10:55 AM	#11
russd1978 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	I imported a dual shock 3 controller from Renchi two weeks ago, its developed a sticking X button. Really frustrating as I dont think I can send it to Sony as their warranty wont cover me here in the UK.

12-22-2007, 02:44 PM	#15
gufazi Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Springfield, Virginia	Just put dab of wd40 on the end of a toothpick - a very small amount. Work it into the area where the x button meets the case while pressing the button as it works around. That should take care of it.

12-22-2007, 03:15 PM	#16
Thegide Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Ottawa, ON	Thanks for the replies. I bought the system from Costco as a multipack with a 2nd controller and game and to put it simply, trying to return just the controller isn't going to work I don't think. I could call Sony, but like many of you have said, will probably cost me as much to have it fixed as to replace. Think I'll try fixing it myself. The electronics are fine, it's just something with the plastic.

12-23-2007, 12:34 AM	#18
russd1978 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Managed to take apart my original sixaxis and the new DS3, swapping the X button itself and plastic pad has cured it. Bit fiddly putting them back together tho!

12-23-2007, 05:24 AM	#19
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Just got mine back today, I broke my right analog stick, while playing COD4 MW online.. trying to knife someone.. lol, it wouldnt recenter and i would spin in circles!

12-23-2007, 05:33 AM	#20
Hawknelson05 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Gainesville Trading Score:1	I wouldn't try opening it yourself. Tried fixing one at my work and it as a nightmare. Everything fell out and the r1, r2, L1, L2 are almost impossible to get back in the right way with the spring and everything. Made me sooo frustrated... And they make it look so easy if you need to replace the battery ever. pfff

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