Quote Originally Posted by I OU a Beatn View Post
There was something wrong with some of the launch controllers. I have 2 and one of them has the issue where the rubber is wearing off the analog sticks. Combined, I've maybe put 20 hours on them. I contacted Sony about it and they try to pull their usual BS of having you ship it in, waiting a few weeks, and then they ship you another one. If you bitch and complain enough they'll just ship out new controllers and you can ship the problem ones back in the same box.

Don't let it go, though. The rubber eventually breaks away completely.
I forget who or where, but I read some rumor/speculation that the first PS4 controllers did have an issue with the rubber wearing off the sticks and that newer versions were modified.

I wonder if some of the wear and tear comes down to how people hold/use the controller. Mine are still in great shape.

Quote Originally Posted by steelerfan View Post
Anyone ever try anything like this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003NS...&robot_redir=1

Not ideal, but maybe a solution after warranty (or instead of the hassle of warranty).
I've seen a few people mention they bought covers and seemed to like them.