After months of grinding in Warzone, my original PS5 thumbsticks were toast—worn-down rubber, drifting issues, you name it. I took a chance on these eXtremeRate replacements, and wow, they’ve been a game-changer.

The black clear and carmine red combo looks slick—like my controller got a stealthy racing stripe. They snap in perfectly (yes, I followed the YouTube tutorial—super easy). The texture isn’t *quite* as grippy as Sony’s originals, but after breaking them in during a 3-hour Elden Ring session? Zero slippage.

Durability’s been insane. My cat knocked my controller off the couch twice last week (RIP my K/D ratio), but these sticks? Not a scratch. The TPE plastic feels tougher than the OEM rubber that peeled like a banana after six months.

Pro tip: Use your own precision screwdriver if you have one—the included blue pry tool bent on my second controller. Took 15 minutes total per controller while watching Netflix. Way easier than sending it to Sony for repairs.

For $12? If your sticks look like chewed gum or you just want to flex on your squad with custom colors, grab these. Just don’t blame me when your friends keep asking where you got them.