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Thumbsticks are used by players of all console types. The popularity of thumbsticks is huge. And that’s not without a reason.
What are thumbsticks for?
Thumbsticks are basically designed to increase precision while gaming. Do you need them? No, of course, you can play with your controller just as it comes out of the box.
I did play without them for a long time. But as many players get them I’ve noticed a shift. Everyone wants them because you for sure want to keep up with the game. And Fortnite certainly has become more competitive.
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Thumbsticks are on the market for every type of controller.
- Playstation 5 controller
- Playstation 4 controller
- Playstation 3 controller
- Xbox One controller (S en Elite)
- Xbox 360 controller
- Nintendo Switch
Do thumbsticks help your performance?
Thumbsticks surely boost my gaming skills a ton. It is all about precision and perfect timing really.
Anything that can help a bit can make a huge difference in your performance.
Thumbsticks give you:
- a lot more comfort for long gameplay
- an overall better play because of the grips
- finer small control adjustments
- more accurately aiming
- an extended solution for longer fingers
- no slipping of your fingers during the game
- protection from your controller against sweat
And yes, it gets you to customize the looks of your controller.
I find that pretty cool, having a controller I’ve made a bit more ME (and friends never accidentally take one of my controllers if we play together in the same place).
The little grips won’t have to cost much and give you a lot in return. They make a nice gift as well for any player you want to surprise.
Thumbsticks for PS4 and PS5
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Thumbsticks for xBox and xBox one
Kontrol Freek Galaxy Xbox
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Tomsin Xbox thumbsticks
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Aceshot thumb grips for Xbox
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Thumbsticks for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch thumbsticks Kontrol Freek
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LeyuSmart thumb grips caps for Nintendo Switch
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Ghost Thumb Grips for Nintendo Switch
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