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Mister Shan Aug 6, 2022 @ 1:32pm

Any kontrol freak like grips for deck?

I’ve checked on Amazon and I see nothing official. Some claim it fits the deck and ps4 but that’s can’t be true as It’s def way smaller. The analogue grip on the deck are so bad and slippery. I’m sure someone on here has felt the same way.

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Mahjik Aug 6, 2022 @ 1:40pm

I am using the OwlTree Steam Deck Protector which has a grippy texture.

DrGonzoRoyale Aug 6, 2022 @ 1:58pm

U mean like the thumbsticks? U will loose the sensor if u cover those up but i aggree, they suck

Mister Shan Aug 6, 2022 @ 3:07pm

Originally posted by DrGonzoRoyale:
U mean like the thumbsticks? U will loose the sensor if u cover those up but i aggree, they suck

Yea sorry guys for not being specific. I mean the analogue sticks. You know like how Kontrol Freak makes these for console controllers. KontrolFreek Call of Duty: Vanguard Performance Thumbsticks for Playstation 4 (PS4) and Playstation 5 (PS5) | 2 High-Rise, Hybrid| Red/Black https://a.co/d/fwCzSzv

Mahjik Aug 6, 2022 @ 3:26pm

Originally posted by Mister Shan:
Originally posted by DrGonzoRoyale:
U mean like the thumbsticks? U will loose the sensor if u cover those up but i aggree, they suck

Yea sorry guys for not being specific. I mean the analogue sticks. You know like how Kontrol Freak makes these for console controllers. KontrolFreek Call of Duty: Vanguard Performance Thumbsticks for Playstation 4 (PS4) and Playstation 5 (PS5) | 2 High-Rise, Hybrid| Red/Black https://a.co/d/fwCzSzv

You can find covers for the thumb sticks that aid in gripping. I haven't seen anyone document which ones work and which ones mess up the haptic touch system in the Deck, but yes there are some out there that will work.

Mister Shan Aug 6, 2022 @ 4:22pm

Originally posted by Mahjik:
Originally posted by Mister Shan:

Yea sorry guys for not being specific. I mean the analogue sticks. You know like how Kontrol Freak makes these for console controllers. KontrolFreek Call of Duty: Vanguard Performance Thumbsticks for Playstation 4 (PS4) and Playstation 5 (PS5) | 2 High-Rise, Hybrid| Red/Black https://a.co/d/fwCzSzv

You can find covers for the thumb sticks that aid in gripping. I haven't seen anyone document which ones work and which ones mess up the haptic touch system in the Deck, but yes there are some out there that will work.

Wait, there is some sort of Haptic Touch for the thumb sticks? Not the touch pads? Is that why it’s so smooth and has no grip? I never felt anything on the sticks.

Mahjik Aug 6, 2022 @ 4:45pm

Originally posted by Mister Shan:
Originally posted by Mahjik:

You can find covers for the thumb sticks that aid in gripping. I haven't seen anyone document which ones work and which ones mess up the haptic touch system in the Deck, but yes there are some out there that will work.

Wait, there is some sort of Haptic Touch for the thumb sticks? Not the touch pads? Is that why it’s so smooth and has no grip? I never felt anything on the sticks.

That's how the gyro functions work. If you never plan to use it, there there is no concern with what you put on them.

Also, there was a video done on YT of someone showing two different decks. One from the first batch that went out, and one from a recent Q3 batch. The person noted there were differences with the thumb sticks. I'm saying that as I don't have a problem with mine, but I may have different thumbsticks than you or they just work for my fingers.

A friend of mine has a first batch deck. His thumbsticks were slick and collected dirt. He had some cheapo covers for his PS4 that he put on them. He said they barely fit, but they did what he needed and they didn't interfere with the gyro function (or so he said, I didn't personally witness it).

ugafan Aug 6, 2022 @ 5:17pm

Originally posted by Mister Shan:
Wait, there is some sort of Haptic Touch for the thumb sticks? Not the touch pads? Is that why it’s so smooth and has no grip? I never felt anything on the sticks.

Yes, that is why it's smooth. There is a capacitive touch sensor. Here is a video showing gyro being activated by touching the joystick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFWT6E3tDwU

davoto Aug 6, 2022 @ 5:22pm

Originally posted by Mahjik:
Also, there was a video done on YT of someone showing two different decks. One from the first batch that went out, and one from a recent Q3 batch. The person noted there were differences with the thumb sticks.

What channel?