Xbox One S & X Controller Thumbstick Cap Replacement
Worn or torn thumbstick caps make aiming slippery and uncomfortable. For £9.99 we replace the caps on your Xbox One S & X 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 Xbox One S & X 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 Xbox One controller 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 Xbox One controller
At a glance
- Price
- £9.99
- 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 Xbox One S & X Controller repairs & upgrades
Same fix, other controllers
- Xbox Series X|S Controller thumbstick cap replacement£9.99
- Battle Beaver Xbox Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
- AIM Xbox Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
- PS5 DualSense Controller thumbstick cap replacement£14.99
- PS5 DualSense Edge Controller thumbstick cap replacement£29.99
- Custom DualSense 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 Xbox One controller 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 Xbox One controller include trigger repair, stick drift repair, tmr anti-drift stick upgrade.
How do I get my Xbox One controller 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.
