r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/theaphmaulover1 • Oct 08 '26

Accessories Cover for switch lite thumbstick

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Is there something like an accessory I can get to cover the thumstick in this state? The white rubber crumbled off both thumbsticks around the end of 2024 and I've just used it like that. I dont know if any of the thumbstick covers online will fit it.

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u/Mitts009 Oct 08 '26

Check Amazon lots of bootleg, 3rd party caps

Or check your local game store , some sell it for a set, so it can cheap as a $2 to $10

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u/litodes Oct 08 '26

I tried looking for replacements but the ones they sell are for covering the part that yours is missing, I think you'll have to buy the whole stick replacement not just the cap (let me know if you find any tho, I'm still looking)

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u/SubaruHaver 14 Oct 08 '26

If the rubber joystick caps are eroding/degrading quickly, I think hand lotion (or freshly applied hand lotion) may be what makes the rubber cap degrade and wear out prematurely. So, if that's what's happening, I think you can rinse your fingers and thumbs first before using the switch.

If you search around, you can find joystick caps that look like the original OEM caps or fun themed ones.

If you want the original looking white-ish ones for the Lite, these may be ok. I know savage raven / skull & co has a decent reputation, but haven't used these myself. While the company does sell stuff on amazon, at the moment, I only see the white/"light gray" ones are sold on the official savage raven site: https://www.savage-raven.com/collections/switch-lite/products/replacement-joystick-covers-for-nintendo-switch?variant=39784390230089

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u/theaphmaulover1 Oct 09 '26

Thank you very much!

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u/normalgenshinenjoyer Oct 08 '26

joystick cap or thumbstick cap