Controller repair pricing guide

Straight numbers for common jobs—final pricing is confirmed after diagnostics because parts and controller models vary. Based in Durbanville; services overview · book or message.

We warranty workmanship and fitted parts as advertised on your invoice—ask when you book if you need detail for your specific pad.

Stick drift — stock module replacement

R300 / R400

  • R300 when drift is on one side (budget stock replacement)
  • R400 when both sticks need replacement
  • Applies across controllers where we use stock-type modules—ask if you’re unsure

Performance stick upgrades (Hall Effect & TMR)

From R550

  • Hall Effect magnetic upgrade — R550
  • TMR electromagnetic upgrade — R650
  • For players who want more than a basic swap—compatibility depends on your controller

Console thermal service

R800

  • Full clean-out, inspection, and fresh thermal paste where it’s dried or needed
  • If paste is still fine, we clean and reassemble—same flat rate
  • Covers current-gen consoles in the Xbox and PlayStation families

Back button / paddle mods

R500 – R900

  • Extra rear buttons on compatible PlayStation and Xbox controllers
  • R500 (two buttons), R700 (four), R900 (six)—see back button mods for detail

General repairs

Quoted

  • Battery swaps—new packs or a working spare if budget is tight
  • Buttons and membranes (parts ordered as needed)
  • Joystick caps and worn rubber or plastic trim
  • Anything else—we diagnose first, then quote