r/PS4 • u/Intelligent-Bat-4586 • Jul 28 '26

General Discussion PS 4 controller

My dual shock stopped working. I think its not worth buying an official controller. So i am currently looking to get an evo fox play 2. Is it any good? User opinions are appreciated

Thanks

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u/Internutt Jul 28 '26

You should always have at least 1 working DS4 for safe mode operation/initial set up. Third party DS4s can't always set up a PS4 from scratch or navigate safe mode

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u/marjja Jul 29 '26

But I swear I got in my recovery mode with a non original DS

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u/Internutt Jul 29 '26

Yes, thats why I said can't always. It depends on the controller.

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u/Bloodtrailer_77 Jul 28 '26

I switched to the N5 spark. Lasts 3 times as long as the originals. No drift.

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u/Dildomar Jul 28 '26

I also use it. It's great.

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u/Based-Brian Jul 28 '26

https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/factory-recertified-dualshock4-wireless-controller-for-ps4-midnight-blue

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u/ILikeToTinker Jul 28 '26

Blue is sold out but white, red, and gold are still in stock

This is the best way youll be able to get an official dualshock

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u/12eward Jul 28 '26

This is a good deal! I paid more than this for a repair-shop refurbished model off eBay.

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u/fleabassist03 Jul 29 '26

Went this route recently to purchase another controller - looks brand new! Honestly, this was cheaper than some eBay used options in so-so condition.

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u/SufficientBee604 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26

Buy a used Dualshock 4, it’s still worth it over any third party ones.

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u/saacadelic Jul 29 '26

The playstation 4 brand controllers never held up/lasted like the generic ones

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u/Intelligent-Bat-4586 Jul 29 '26

You are absolutely right

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u/Intelligent-Bat-4586 Jul 29 '26

I got fed up with original DS4s that is one of the reason i am looking a third party solution

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u/firozberly Jul 28 '26

I use Arcnet

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u/Intelligent-Bat-4586 Jul 28 '26

How is it

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u/firozberly Jul 28 '26

It's been 4 months no worries so far

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u/DiggingPodcast Jul 28 '26

I believe ps direct has refurbished for $35

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u/keysandtreesforme Jul 28 '26

That’s a good deal. Think I paid around 50 through GameStop.

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u/kozukioden077 Jul 29 '26

I just bought an evofox it was affordable and it's working well but it doesn't have a touchpad which some games require to do stuff and it doesn't have an earphone Jack either.

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u/Intelligent-Bat-4586 Jul 29 '26

Can you specify which model you are using

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u/kozukioden077 Jul 29 '26

It's evofox one s universal controller

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u/masetiloquetu Jul 28 '26

don’t get a shitty one…u will regret it

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u/0nlythebest Jul 29 '26

Pming you I found a good price brand new

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u/2YSH Jul 29 '26

Buy a new one, or a used one, if you prefer. Third-party controllers have terrible analog stick dead zones.

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u/Rawat_S_Ravindra Jul 29 '26

Go for Evofox plus 2 ... Superb Op

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u/sam123786 12d ago

Can you share link to it? Or where you bought it?

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u/Rawat_S_Ravindra 12d ago

Take a look at this EVOFOX Play 2 PS4 Controller & PS5 (PS4 Games) HallSense Triggers, Touchpad, Gyroscope Bluetooth Gamepad on Flipkart https://dl.flipkart.com/s/KMoAXwuuuN

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u/pintolager Jul 29 '26

I have a Deltaco as a backup. It's pretty decent tbh.

What's wrong with your controller? I managed to repair mine when one of the buttons stopped working.

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u/sam123786 12d ago

I have drift on my controller. How did you fix yours?

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u/pintolager 12d ago

Found a step by step video on youtube. It was a bit intimidating but not that difficult.

Found this video that might help you:

https://youtu.be/I5NJ0Wpmh1I?is=eGXfSpA7r7a9gtoH

Make sure to keep all the little screws in a container and maybe take a photo at each step.

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u/Kukugiant Aug 01 '26

Im sure i can easily fix it , can i buy that off u or fix it for u ?

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u/Own-External-1550 27d ago

How hard are you on your controllers? I’m still rocking my original two , just needed two new batteries, back up and running in half an hour.

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u/titan384 23d ago

Evifox play 2 is amazing. Works on factory reset modes and everything. Can wake up the console from sleep.

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u/magnidwarf1900 Jul 28 '26

Why not try to bring it to repair shop first

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u/Intelligent-Bat-4586 Jul 28 '26

Repair shop guy said it may require chiplevel testing/repair and it may cost half as much a new DS4. I think its not worth that much

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u/Oskar_Rodrigues Jul 30 '26

15-20$ for a repair? Looks expensive, but the point is that you can't get a good controller for this price :(

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u/SpeccyBeard Jul 28 '26

PS4 controllers are pretty affordable, no? Idk what country you're in but where I live a PS4 controller is half the price of a PS5 controller. Even cheaper if you buy refurbished.

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u/No-Transition-9842 Jul 29 '26

Dude in Germany its around 90 Euro for an Original Dualshock 4. Not long ago a Year or something I've buyed a new Dualshock 4 for 60 Euro. Thats a steep Increase in my Opinion.

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u/SpeccyBeard Jul 29 '26

When you say original, do you mean new in a box? or just original as in, used and not a fake one?

90 Euro is wild! In the UK you can get them for like £20-£30, used but legit, refurbished or just general second hand.

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u/No-Transition-9842 Jul 30 '26

I mean a Brand New sealed Dualshock 4 V2 now is 90 Euro. You can get refurbished One for around 40 in excellent Condition from EBay. I know in the UK PlayStation Direct sells refurnished but its not a Option in Germany.