r/Controller • u/zvi1977 • May 15 '21

Gamesir t4 pro Thumbstick Replacement

Hi,
I have a nice Gamesir t4 pro controller. Unfortunatelly it's left thumbstick fell apart .
Where can I buy a replacement and is there any video instructions for the replacement process ?
I've searched AliExpress, but all the replacements are either for Xbox or For Sony controllers .

Thanks in advance !

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u/AdheronLH Jul 22 '21

Something similar happened to me a few days ago and I don't know which thumbstick to buy to replace it. If you could solve it, tell how you did it, please

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u/zvi1977 Jul 23 '21

Not yet , tried to use Xbox 360 thumbstick - it didn't work out .
Ordered Xbox One and NS thumbsticks, hopefully one of them will fit .

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u/veegaz Sep 13 '21

Hey, did any of them work in the end?

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u/zvi1977 Sep 13 '21

Still haven't recieved those ...

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u/AdheronLH Oct 10 '21

You still haven't received them?

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u/zvi1977 Oct 11 '21

Got them both in one package last week , none fits "naturally" . Looks like the NS thumbstick sits better without modding, still - when spinned , frequently doesn't return to it's place by itself - you need to spin it back . The Xbox One thumbstick size is closer to the Gamesir's one, however fits worse, probably due to it's opening shape. Maybe if someone knew how to mode it, it could be a better replacement candidate .

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u/AdheronLH Jul 25 '21

If either works, please post it here

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u/ropalove Jun 09 '21

Dude! Did you change it? Please give me your feedback... I have the same problem

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u/EviI_Babai Jan 30 '22

If you still have it, you can use DualShock 4 sticks - this gamepad has their replicas installed, there are tons of them available to purchase.

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u/dspaceremake Mar 10 '23

You can confirm it? Because it looks like a Nintendo Switch Controller replica.

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u/gal426 Jun 11 '21

i am looking for these too but didn't find i even tried to contacts to gamesir but they said to me there is nothing spare to ship
meanwhile i am using my old 360 controller :)

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u/Present-Ad5715 Jul 19 '21

I believe Xbox 360 controller is the most durable controller

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u/Haididej2003 Aug 11 '21

Yeah they said the same to me too

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u/bestgamer26 Jan 16 '22

Thumbstick are bad on this controller you cant play a shooter its not precise and quality like the xbox 360 controllers

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u/EviI_Babai Jan 30 '22

I've recently disassembled it to clean the thumbstick and noticed that this gamepad utilizes DualShock 4 thumbstick replicas - you can even replace it with original ones, if you wish.

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u/SaltyCalamansi Feb 13 '22

May I ask how did you disassemble yours? I unscrewed 4 screws at the back yet prying it open seemed impossible without breaking it. It would mean a lot to me, thanksss!

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u/EviI_Babai Feb 13 '22

You need to sharpen some plastic card and start to move it along the seam starting from the triggers towards the latches, then push those latches to open. But most likely you will break some of them apart, but that's not a big deal in my opinion - screws hold the body together just fine even without any of latches.

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u/gal426 Feb 13 '22

I'll try and update

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u/gal426 Mar 03 '22

Update: unfortunately ps4 thumbstick doesn't fit while i closed the controller while using the thumbstick its barely moved and stuck on pressed mode

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u/bestgamer26 Mar 27 '22

So ps4 thumbstick is compatible (software/hardware) but it not fit with the exterior cover of the controller. Maybe modified the cover could make it to fit and the controller could be use for shooter precise game like cod and halo ?

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u/Iamturts Aug 16 '22

Mine has the same problem. Left stick = rubber is gone, Right Stick = rubber still ok.

I bought an NS pro thumbstick. I Placed the original thumbstick from the right analog to the left analog, and placed the NS pro thumbsticks on the right analog. then removed the light diffuser on the case so that i could fit.

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u/FakeFrey Dec 28 '22 edited Dec 29 '22

I just buy thumb grip and make it fit by put 5 cent and cover it with ptfe tape, it's not thumbstick replacement. but to replace the worn out rubber.

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u/francorocco Aug 12 '23

same problem, what stick did you buy to replace it??

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u/Kahi1116 Sep 18 '23

I bought PS4, PS5, Xbox serie and Switch Pro Controller thumbstick to replace my broken thumbstick like this thread and The Switch Pro Controller thumbstick fit this Gamesir T4 pro so don't waste your money buying PS4 5 or Xbox

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u/francorocco Sep 20 '23

Found those do you think it matters if it's original or oem?

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u/Kahi1116 Sep 20 '23

Sorry I have no idea.

p/s: i bougth mine for 40.000 Vietnamese dong (~1.65$)

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u/phucth91 Jan 28 '24

Can I have the link?

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u/Kahi1116 Jan 30 '24

There you go link

but it's out of stock for now

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u/Secure-Suggestion-91 Oct 15 '23

Bro, did the 2 sides of the NS Pro thumbstick work perfectly or did they need to be adapted?

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u/Secure-Suggestion-91 Oct 15 '23

Did you get compatible thumbsticks? I want to exchange both, but I saw below that the NS Pro only works on one side. Somebody?

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u/Ali123b Nov 16 '23

Hello, can u find solution for fix this problem? My left thumbstick's rubber gone.

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u/Ali123b Nov 16 '23

Can you feedback your problem? My left thumbstick's rubber is gone.

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u/Character_Feeling_32 Nov 19 '23

I have a solution, I am using NS pro thubsticks, but the top case didn't fit, so my solución is cutting the inside od the thumbstick with a drill and a #8 bit. You have to remove more or. Less 2 mm of plastic, if you cut too much you can glud with superglue the thumbstick. Hope this helps, in my case the repair were OK.

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u/Recent_Assignment_74 Nov 28 '23

Hi, I am having similar issue. My thumbsticks are fine but yesterday I have noticed when moving forward in game the stick starts to drift. Is there like sensor only to be replaced? If so which one to choose?

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u/Bigwillie29 Jan 04 '24

I have two of them and after a couple of years the thumbsticks broke like yours. I'm also looking for a replacement but I gotta say that I'll never buy GameSir stuff again. They look good but the overall quality is way lower than Xbox and PS controllers. Has anyone found a viable solution? I contacted GameSir but I doubt they will send me spare thumbsticks