PS1/2 PS2 Controllers, bought 2 of them, both with the same problem! With pictures.

[nashismo]

Guys I didn't know how to name the post but well, the issue is this:

I just bought a PS2 Slim 90001, the last one. Here in my country, from a very reputable guy, the console was really great, hardly a scratch, reads everything (plus backup just great.

It came with two controllers, both in very good condition, you can tell in the analogue rubber, it has not being used much (it's texture is like a brand new controller) you know? the part that gets sticky and oily? The rubber part is like new.

But! BOTH controllers have the plastic edges of each left analogue teared apart, I just can't explain it with words so here are the pics:

Both controllers have EXACTLY the same problem in its plastic. Besides that, they work great, and they look like they where HARDLY used, so I know is not heavy use. Besides, like I described, the PS2 itself was in great shape too.

Is this a flaw of PS2 controllers? I mean what is this? and this is only on the LEFT analogs, the plastic edges on the analogs on the right are perfect on both controllers.

So I guess my question is if anyone has had this issue with PS2 controllers? What could it be?

Thank you guys and hey, I love this forum

 

[0ddity]

Weird, haven't seen that before. Maybe long fingernails, habitually scratching it? Maybe a NASCAR game marathon race? I find lots of strange things with used systems and bundles.

 

[CMDreamer]

That kind of material tends to get dry and lose its "gummy" feeling with the time. considering how long ago the PS2 have been discontinued from production. I'd suspect that's the reason, beside it's "normal" use.

 

[slaphappygamer]

Sometimes, I’d hold the controller like this in both hands. (I know, my nails) lol

 

[nashismo]

Thank you guys for your answers.

The problem really is that, these broken edges what they do is start "sanding" the inner rubber of the anologue stick itself.

My theory is that the material used for the last batch of black PS2 controllers is just bad, and it tends to simply come off with time. I bet those transparent blue PS2 controllers don't have this issue, because the plastic is different.

Anyone have one of those blue controllers?

Thank guys and forgive me for not checking your answers before, work had me busy.

Cheers friends!

 

[Ryccardo]

My original PS3 controller is also worn in the exact same place, don't worry, it's the typical attitude towards quality of post-80s Sony

 

[Deleted User]

Guys I didn't know how to name the post but well, the issue is this:

I just bought a PS2 Slim 90001, the last one. Here in my country, from a very reputable guy, the console was really great, hardly a scratch, reads everything (plus backup just great.

It came with two controllers, both in very good condition, you can tell in the analogue rubber, it has not being used much (it's texture is like a brand new controller) you know? the part that gets sticky and oily? The rubber part is like new.

But! BOTH controllers have the plastic edges of each left analogue teared apart, I just can't explain it with words so here are the pics:

Both controllers have EXACTLY the same problem in its plastic. Besides that, they work great, and they look like they where HARDLY used, so I know is not heavy use. Besides, like I described, the PS2 itself was in great shape too.

Is this a flaw of PS2 controllers? I mean what is this? and this is only on the LEFT analogs, the plastic edges on the analogs on the right are perfect on both controllers.

So I guess my question is if anyone has had this issue with PS2 controllers? What could it be?

Thank you guys and hey, I love this forum

That happens with use it’s not a thing to worry about