PS5 DualSense Controller Thumbstick Cap Replacement
Worn or torn thumbstick caps make aiming slippery and uncomfortable. For £14.99 we replace the caps on your PS5 DualSense Controller and check both sticks while it is open, so you know whether drift is on the way. 12-month warranty. Typical turnaround is 2-3 hours.
Typical repair time: 2-3 hours
All PS5 DualSense Controller repairs
Deep Clean is a clean, not a repair: full strip-down, ultrasonic clean of the shell, buttons and sticks, sanitised and rebuilt. No parts fitted and no fault fixed - tick it alongside a repair to get both done in one go. Same turnaround as the repair.
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Drop off at our London workshop (same-day possible) or mail in from anywhere in the world.
Signs your DualSense needs this
- Rubber grip worn smooth or shiny
- Torn, split or peeling cap surface
- Your thumb slips off the stick mid-game
- Caps loose or wobbling on the stick
What causes it
- Normal wear from hours of play, especially with sweaty hands
- Rubber breaking down with age
- Drops that tear or crack a cap
How we fix it
- Inspect both caps and the stick shafts underneath
- Remove the worn caps
- Fit new caps securely
- Test the sticks for feel and drift before returning your DualSense
At a glance
- Price
- £14.99
- Typical repair time
- 2-3 hours
- Warranty
- 12 months
- How
- Mail-in worldwide or London drop-off by appointment
- Extra repairs
- 10% off each extra fix in the same order
Other PS5 DualSense Controller repairs & upgrades
- GuliKit 720 TMR tension-adjustable sticks£59.99
- No power repair£24.99
- Stick drift repair£24.99
- TMR anti-drift stick upgrade£34.99
- Trigger repair£24.99
- Water damage repair£33.99
- Headphone jack repair£24.99
- Battery replacement£19.99
- Full button & trigger restore£29.99
- Charging port repair£24.99
- Button repair£24.99
- Ultrasonic deep clean£19.99
- 2 back paddles£69.99
- Clicky triggers£64.99
- 4000mAh battery upgrade£34.99
- Shell & button swap£34.99
- Clicky buttons & triggers£79.99
- 4 back paddles£79.99
- Clicky face buttons£59.99
- Interchangeable thumbsticks£24.99
Same fix, other controllers
- PS5 DualSense Edge Controller thumbstick cap replacement£29.99
- Custom DualSense Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
- PS4 DualShock 4 Controller thumbstick cap replacement£9.99
- SCUF Reflex PS5 Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
- SCUF Infinity 4PS PS4 Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
- Battle Beaver PS5 Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a fix for stick drift?
No. Caps are the rubber tops. Drift comes from the stick module inside, which is a separate stick drift repair or TMR upgrade.
Can I get other DualSense repairs done at the same time?
Yes. Tick every fix you need on this page and they are done in one visit. The dearest one is full price and every extra one in the same order is 10% off. Popular add-ons on the DualSense include gulikit 720 tmr tension-adjustable sticks, no power repair, stick drift repair.
How do I get my DualSense to you?
Mail it in from anywhere: UK orders can include a prepaid tracked label, and international customers get our workshop address and packing instructions by email. We send it back tracked at no extra charge. In the UK you can also drop it off at our London workshop by appointment.
Is the thumbstick cap replacement covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every repair and upgrade we carry out on a controller comes with a 12-month warranty from our London workshop, and we send photos or video of the finished work before it ships back to you.
