Me neither, but I'm only using an Ethernet cable for internet and no external drives, so maybe that helps a lot. Also, I disabled the USB charging feature on rest mode because I found the front USB-A port to be very unreliable, it was only charging stuff through a type C port, but nothing through micro USB like my Gold headset.
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DualSense triggers failing for some users
- Thread starter EeK9X
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The ridiculous thing is the ones running in here like it was some widespread thing with no proof.
Mine are fine so far. I did adjust how hard I've been pushing them down pretty early on out of an abundance of caution though. I always had a tendency to really push triggers down with an unnecessary amount of force. Helped me enjoy the effect some more as a result.
Curious how widespread this actually is. You'd think it'd be talked about everywhere if it was.
Curious how widespread this actually is. You'd think it'd be talked about everywhere if it was.
I have no issues on my end however I should mention that I own two controllers and I do try to purposely between the controllers every time I either start a new session or the battery dies on a controller during a session so that may contribute on how little or slow my controller will degrade over time.
It is, I run the site in my spare time.
Also, "getting people's backs up" doesn't mean "putting them up against a wall", it's just a way of saying "annoying people"
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That wasn't me. Thread had already been tagged as "rumor" prior to the title change (even though its contents are nothing but facts and reports from actual users, some with video and photographic evidence). Now, it has been edited without even a hint of communication from the ones responsible. Shame to see they give in to people who can't handle tongue-in-cheek figures of speech about their plastic toys of choice.
Also, if, for some reason, literal pages of Google results and Reddit threads aren't sufficient to prove a point (not to mention actual forum users confirming the issue), I encourage incredulous folks to search Twitter for "DualSense R2". Even Bungie's Senior Community Manager for DACH had the exact same problem occur with his DS.
I'd link the tweets myself, but I have no idea what's safe or not, as I don't follow internet "personalities". In the OP, I'd pointed directly to a tweet by someone only because they'd been mentioned on this thread, but the tweet was removed as to not give them a platform. So, yeah, I'm not touching that with a 10-foot pole.
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Regarding the snap, it may be because the spring didn't simply dislodge itself, but actually snapped, as seen on this picture from a Twitter user who did a "little investigation" into their DualSense. They called this part a "feather":
And here's one in working order:
I'm sure that part is just rumored to be snapped, though.
And here's one in working order:
I'm sure that part is just rumored to be snapped, though.
So therefore my original statement about a member of the media isn't false. Unless do you not get reviewer codes or report news etc? I'm fascinated by your explanations in this matter
Getting peoples backs up implies anger not annoyance and I stand by my point it's odd that it would
I don't make my living via the website, you implied I did.
I'm pretty sure we're just going to go round in circles and just argue about semantics, so I'll just leave it now. I didn't think the thread title was appropriate, I'm not the only one, and people are jumping down my throat over it. *shrug*
I said you work in the media and the fact that you call yourself the editor in chief of a gaming news website pretty heavily implies that you do I don't need to imply.
EDIT: oops I do see where I said your profession. Either way my points all stand
i've even said the titles hyperbole...... the question that was never answered is I don't understand why people would be angered that people are bringing up that there MIGHT be an issue with the DualSense
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Holy shit, talk about jumping to wild conclusions based on isolated incidents. Nothing has proven the sweeping, ridiculous statement you just made. Insane.
Both things are ridiculous, including considering one worse than the other and arguing about it.
They both are console wars pathetic bullshit.
Ladies and gentleman, this one time, a person bought an electronic product, lets say a cellphone.
Then a few days later, his coworker with the same phone drops it. No damage is done.
By a mysterious turn of event, a few hours later, our person also drops is phone in the same exact way as his coworker. Sadly he's unlucky and his break.
In a fit of rage, our little man, jump into conclusion that cellphones will never catch on.
Then a few days later, his coworker with the same phone drops it. No damage is done.
By a mysterious turn of event, a few hours later, our person also drops is phone in the same exact way as his coworker. Sadly he's unlucky and his break.
In a fit of rage, our little man, jump into conclusion that cellphones will never catch on.
Zero issues here with my Dualsense.
The controller is way more study than the DS4. After hundreds of hours of gameplay I'm not noticing any wear and tear on my end.
The controller is way more study than the DS4. After hundreds of hours of gameplay I'm not noticing any wear and tear on my end.
Regarding the snap, it may be because the spring didn't simply dislodge itself, but actually snapped, as seen on this picture from a Twitter user who did a "little investigation" into their DualSense. They called this part a "feather":
And here's one in working order:
I'm sure that part is just rumored to be snapped, though.
Mine snapped exactly like that.
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The spring damage seems unrelated to the adaptive trigger mechanics. People have reported to have used the spring from the DS4 as a fix.
People can experience a problem with a device without it being an "issue" though. An issue is RROD or joycon drift...something more likely to happen then something that isn't. COULD this be an issue going forward? Maybe, if it starts to happen to more and more people... But some anecdotal evidence within the realm of standard failure rates for any device is just...normal at this point. Could literally just be a bad batch of springs that the manufacturer sold to Sony.
I mean, I'm sure there are hundreds if not thousands of people who literally opened up their PS5 at launch and couldn't even boot it up...it sucks when you're one of those people...but it's still very much the norm.
We won't know for some time, just like with the RROD and joy con issues. Both tend to take months and months of use to happen.
Exactly. This is all normal...until it stop being. But we won't know for months if not years... Doesn't seem to be stopping some people in here acting like it's the new RROD though 😂
Imo this seems like a perfectly rational thing to ask if you already mentioned you heard a snap or it wasn't working. Buttons breaking like that and getting loose is a common issue for any controller.
not trying to downplay your experience tho, that sucks. Mine is still kicking after, idk, 100 hours maybe? But I do fear there will be some defects since it's a new item, the adaptive triggers that is
Got the same problem with my dualsense. R2 trigger feels loose. While playing Warzone, only the slightest touch on the trigger and the gun fires. No more resistance like before. L2 trigger is fine, no issue there. Really annoying if you want to play stealthy.
Called support (The Netherlands) and they told me to send it for repair.I'll wait with that till after the holidays.
Called support (The Netherlands) and they told me to send it for repair.I'll wait with that till after the holidays.
A lot of people trying to play defense for Sony in this thread when in reality it serves a useful indicator of a potential weakness.
If you've put 100 hrs in and your controller isn't broken, great!
But if you play for 1000 hrs and you have a sensitive, loose R2 trigger you now know an issue this can be attributed to and seek to get the correct fix, whether warranty or repair.
Hiding these issues to defend Sony's honour does nothing for anyone and just comes off looking pretty sad...
If you've put 100 hrs in and your controller isn't broken, great!
But if you play for 1000 hrs and you have a sensitive, loose R2 trigger you now know an issue this can be attributed to and seek to get the correct fix, whether warranty or repair.
Hiding these issues to defend Sony's honour does nothing for anyone and just comes off looking pretty sad...
Nah mine snapped, I can hear it rattle in there and I have zero resistance.Regarding the snap, it may be because the spring didn't simply dislodge itself, but actually snapped, as seen on this picture from a Twitter user who did a "little investigation" into their DualSense. They called this part a "feather":
And here's one in working order:
I'm sure that part is just rumored to be snapped, though.
There will always be a failure rate for anything. You only hear about the failures as they are more vocal obviously.
Mine snapped exactly like that.
Yeah I figured it would be this of all things. Luckily they're cheap and replaceable. Unluckily...they're a screaming pain in the ass to replace if you don't have a steady hand.
When you make millions of something there will be defects in some. Doesn't mean that the design is faulty.
Yeah, just discovered this last night.
Right trigger was just limp, if that makes sense.
Blamed my son constantly replaying the climbing portions of Astrobot's Playroom, but he loves it.
Lol.
As long as it's covered/replaced under warranty, no biggie.
Just surprised the DualSense didn't last a full two months.
Right trigger was just limp, if that makes sense.
Blamed my son constantly replaying the climbing portions of Astrobot's Playroom, but he loves it.
Lol.
As long as it's covered/replaced under warranty, no biggie.
Just surprised the DualSense didn't last a full two months.
I am on ethernet, external SSD, and usb charging enabled for comparison.
Not surprise to see a lot of people jump on this thread claiming they're having no issue. The PS5 is only a month and some change old after all. But I have to say, the adaptive triggers being a long term issue was the most obvious thing I could have called. While I imagine the issues aren't too widespread right now I think it's only a matter of time before more controllers start experiencing similar issues. My grim predictions were only solidified when I saw spawnwave's tear down of the controller showing that the adaptive triggers were using plastic parts. Plastic is plastic, and when you're having it apply pressure against other plastic parts by design I feel like it's only a matter of time before those parts break in some way.
I hope I'm wrong and this never becomes a widespread issue, but I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing more reports of broken triggers in year 2 of the PS5.
I hope I'm wrong and this never becomes a widespread issue, but I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing more reports of broken triggers in year 2 of the PS5.
Mistake on my part.
The last line of the OP literally asked if others have experienced the same thing.
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