360 analog hurts my left thumb

Hi G.S

I have been using a Logitech RumblePad 2 for 3 years and after being worn out, I decided to buy the 360 controller for Windows.

I really like the controller, but playing Assasin Creed for 45 min, I got a blister on my left thumb(which i never had on the Rumblepad 2)

Why did Microsoft have to put those tiny 4 slightly sharp tiny dots in where the analog sticks are? Is this normal, don't people find discomfort in their left thumbs because of this? Or am i going to have to give it more time and get use to it?

they're not exactly sharp, but i can definitely feel them as i circle my finger around those 4 dots in a soft circular motion.

My thumb(left thumb only) just gets warm and slightly swollen with a tiny blister. Is this normal? Is there anything i can do to get rid of those 4 dots? they are driving me insane

they're not exactly sharp, but i can definitely feel them as i circle my finger around those 4 dots in a soft circular motion.

My thumb(left thumb only) just gets warm and slightly swollen with a tiny blister. Is this normal? Is there anything i can do to get rid of those 4 dots? they are driving me insane

RevD_Crack

Wel.. I just spent $32 on a new product.. and now I'm going to have to sell it on e-bay and go for a used one? I don't really like getting used products(especially controllers)

The PS3/Logitech Rumblepad 2 analog is so nice and smooth. I can put my whole thumb in there for days without discomfort. I am really trying to like the 360 controller, but this small problem is ruining it for me. Is there any analog grips or something that i can put over it or something?

You could always try these http://www.zimbio.com/Xbox+360/articles/q8ZTHD21bC4/Gel+Tabz+Universal+Silicon+Grip+4+98I've never used 'emjust because I've never really felt what you are with the analog pads, but I've heard where other people have though, so maybe these could help ya out.

3 of my 360 controllers dont have those at all anymore since they wore down and it happens fast and you get used to them after a while anyway

they're not exactly sharp, but i can definitely feel them as i circle my finger around those 4 dots in a soft circular motion.

My thumb(left thumb only) just gets warm and slightly swollen with a tiny blister. Is this normal? Is there anything i can do to get rid of those 4 dots? they are driving me insane

RevD_Crack

A lot of people buy new controllers once those little 4 dots wear off, they are ment for better grip to keep your finger on the analog stick. and yea like other people have said, i play my Xbox a lot and have never had any sort of discomfort from the analog sticks, in my opinion Xbox controllers are the best of any console.

thanks for the advice so far guys. I guess my thumb is just nit picky/ i have a tendency to move the analog stick more than most people. So those 4 dots might be causing some friction and making my thumb slightly warm and redish.

Someone linked me some kind of grip on amazon that i could buy. But that one was $10, and i rather spend a little less than that. But i did find one for $5

here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Analog-Stick-Covers-2013-Playstation/dp/B003NSLGW2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

is anyone familiar with the Grip It covers? Those seem to be nice and soft and add some precision.

I can either spend the 5 bucks and buy those Grip It Analog sticks or keep playing, keep getting a warmish/swolen left thumb and hope that those 4 dots fade away?

Yeah thats what I sent ya and was in my response a few messages up -_- My cousin has 'em on his controller and they feel pretty cool, like I said I wouldn't never use because I've never had this kind of problem but if its bothering you then yeah go for it.

i broke my left thumb about two years ago now and it is still sore every now and then but thats just because of the location it is in feels un-natural to me. but those i do like those tiny dots actually and the wear off over time anyways, you could always just take sand paper and carefully rub them down.