| Average Rating: 91 out of 100
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81
They are all better than the original analog nub on th PSP. Period. However the two biggest sticks (convex and concave) make me want to lean them instead of just sliding them in the proper direction. So my movements don't really register.
The medium size sticks (convex and concave) are where it's at though. They aren't too big where a widdle lean won't make it slide and they aren't to small like the original nub. There is also a nub like the PSP's that feels better than the original. I'd always leave that one on till it no longer stayed. I fear this could happen with the rest of the sticks. Get loose and won't stay on during gameplay.
That's why this accesory gets a lower score and not the 90s you see from other people.
95
I'll get this out of the way first: if you're planning to use the nub, you simply can't go without a replacement stick. As a product, these are perfect, and the other reviews here cover the basics pretty well, so I won't reiterate.
However, there's a small problem worth mentioning, and it's not with the product, but the PSP. Maybe this is only on my system, or maybe not, but because the analog nub uses a sliding mechanism, instead of a pivot, whenever you exert the slightest downward force on the nub and then slide it, instead of getting a smooth response you get a rough, frictional, choppy one. Generally, the way to avoid this is to push on the analog nub from the sides, instead of resting your thumb on top. What this means with the replacement sticks is that because of their large size, often when you're playing with them, you won't be getting 100% smooth feedback.
This isn't really an issue unless you're playing a game that requires pinpoint precision, like Virtua Tennis. Or, of course, if things like this manage to irk the hell out of you. Luckily the smallest replacement lets you sidestep these problems, since you can push it from the sides without any hassle. But it's a shame that if this is what you opt to use, you sort of lose the accuracy that the larger sticks provide.
Still, I couldn't be happier. I bought these for $1 + $6 shipping on eBay, and the smallest nub alone was worth the price. Just keep in mind that the Playgear Pocket will refuse to close even with this one on, if that's the case that you use (though I guess you could always cut a small hole in the rubber lining).
89
The packaging is very simple, thank god its really easy to open. The sticks themselves have a very nice feel, and its very simple to swap them out, I highly doubt it could hurt your PSP in any way. I would definately recommend these, especially to people who don't really like the original nub. This pack comes with 5 replacement nubs, 3 are dome shaped, the other 2 are bowl shaped.
Pros
• Packaging
• They all feel nice, especially the two biggest ones.
• The two bowl shaped ones and the biggest domed one have little direction indicator bumps which is great since your PSP is moving around.
• With all the nubs, its pretty easy to find one thats right for you
• Easy to swap out
• The bigger ones feel just like a real control stick, giving you a richer gaming expirience
Cons:
• Its probably just me, but the dome shaped ones seemed pretty slippery, probably more because I have very sweaty hands.
• The biggest two interfer a bite with the down directional pad, but its still accessible. Mostly just a problem for game that demand use of both the stick and the directional buttons, but even then its just a matter of adjusting how you touch it.
• They are pretty bulky. The smallest one is about the same size as the original, only a more smooth surface. However the bigger ones are elevated, making it a lot harder to fit in a case. Still, not too bad since they are very simple to swap out.
99
The first thing I noticed when I got this item was that one it didn't have a hard plastic sealed package! Woo, I needed to get that off first. Sorry about that its just that there have been so many hard plastic sealed packages for the PSP lately that's its been getting annoying, especially when I had to wait 30 minutes to get home from my po box. I want to open the item! Ok well when I was in the car I took the package and just slid the cardboard back of the item down and then took the analog sticks one by one and tried them after each other. First, before I review each stick I got to say I was pretty impressed by the fact the sticks have the perfect sizes, nothing uncomfy or too annoying when playing.
Let me start from the smallest size to the biggest size analog stick. First off there is 5 different analog sticks included in this package.
The smallest one is the same size as the normal PSP analog stick but the texture of the top is totally different. It has a kind of felt top feel or pillowey soft top feel to it. It felt much better than the PSP one because it didn’t make me sweat when I was playing the PSP, and I didn’t have a huge array of lines on my thumb at the end of a game. Very recommended stick for people who like the original stick but want to feel more relaxed during a game. FYI it's 3.5 mm high and 11mm in diameter.
The next one is slightly bigger. This one had a different feel than the original stick and the smallest replacement stick. It looks like a stick that goes inward so that your thumb fits into it perfectly. I noticed they all have the same pillowey/felt feel to it, which was a relief as it’s the perfect texture for an analog stick. This analog is great for games like Ape Escape where you have to use both the D-pad and the analog stick very often. Quick specs are: 8.5 mm high and 15mm in diameter.
The third one is almost the same as the 2 nd one but instead of going inward the thing goes outward which makes it like the first one but bigger. This is good for people that like to play adventure games like Untold :egends since they use the analog a lot more.
The 4th stick is the second biggest of the set. The first thing I noticed about this one was the size -- it is the same size as the PS2 analog stick but it went inward like the 2nd stick. This was made for first person shooters. When I mean it was made for FPS games I truly mean it, it's huge. As in you have to literally use a different hand to use the D-pad when you're using this stick, so use this stick only for games that do not need the D-pad or need to use it sparingly. Quickie specs: 12mm high with a diameter of 20mm.
Now onto the last and biggest stick, which I call the PSP joystick because, it reminds me of one. This is the exact duplicate of the PS2 analog stick, and it is great for everything that never uses the D-pad, good for games such as Dynasty Warriors or Ridge Racer. This is my second most used analog stick. Quick Specs: 13mm high and 20 mm in diameter, keep in mind the original PSP one is only 3.5 mm high and 11mm diameter.
First off I have to say that the product quality rocks, it's one of the highest quality PSP products I saw for its price. This set would easily sell for 14.99 in a Gamestop or EB Games. Second, the portability is perfect, all of them fit into your PSP soft case. This product is worth every penny; if you are looking for an all new PSP experience you must get this item and try the PS2 analog stick. It works perfectly on the PSP.
85
I really like the fact that they include replacements that are like PS2 and Xbox thumbsticks, but they made the post so high that there is no chance of using any of these but the smallest one in most cases. I really wish I could use the Xbox one with my PLaygear, but nope. That said, these are well-made and useful. I'll just switch to the Xbox one while I'm at home (or keep it in my Airform case) and use the small rubberized one on the go.
99
I use the smallest one. The rubber top has a great feel. The big ones are too big to use the dpad and the analog at the same time. All are useful. for the price GET IT
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