Or, maybe youve just used it too much and worn out the buttons and thumbsticks.
Whatever the case, many gamepads are very user-repairable.
Heres how to open up your Xbox or PlayStation controller and fix its buttons.
it’s possible for you to then clean them with rubbing alcohol, or replace them completely.
Xbox One controllers, unfortunately, are not as user-friendly.
But if you want to replace the sticks or buttons, youll need some soldering chops.
The video above shows you what you better do, but its decidedly more difficult.
The upcomingXbox One Elite controlleris supposed to be more moddable, however, and it comes out in October.
Taking it apart is quite easy; as shown in the video above.
The PlayStation 4 controller is a tad more complicated, but still very doable.
Some people have even swapped in Xbox thumbstick pads.
The video above shows replacing most buttons, whilethis videoshows how to replace the triggers.
Just be careful of the ribbon cables when you open it up.
Title photo byDominic Hallau.
