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Jul 29, 2026 7:41 AM

Sony - DualSense Controller - Cobalt Blue - Open Box - Excellent (Best Buy) $25.99

$26

$72

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I bought two in the past week, and both were like new and hardly used. Missing the original box, but who cares? Considering the prices of controllers, This is a steal for a backup or for co op gaming. Free shipping as well.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/s...=excellent

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Community Reviews

Sony's DualSense in open box form stands out as a cheap way to get the PS5 controller, with some units arriving clean, well wrapped, and free of stick drift on testing. The main appeal is the low price for an Excellent condition pad, and the cobalt blue finish adds a nice bonus. The big concern is durability, since stick drift and trigger problems are repeatedly tied to DualSense controllers, and open box trade ins can arrive worn or dirty. A solid bargain if you are comfortable checking it carefully and possibly repairing it later.

Some controllers reportedly keep working for years without developing stick drift.
funky_herbal_t Iceburgers15
Stick drift issues may be fixable by replacing stick modules using soldering.
PurpleRain3290 HappyVolcano4881
The open-box controller can arrive without the original box yet still be double bubble wrapped for protection during pickup.
Deagle760
Testing with DualShock tools reportedly showed no stick drift on arrival.
Deagle760
Stick drift may be recoverable by taking the controller apart, cleaning it, and reassembling it.
legolas.mcm

Stick drift can develop within about a year, which raises concerns that open-box units may already be partially broken.
Swarms justsomeguy500
Stick drift can reportedly appear on both sticks even with single-player use, indicating poor controller durability.
Sergeant_Snugglez cmdm828
Open-box condition labeled as "fair" or "cheap" can actually be trade-ins that are dirty or worn down.
GoGo98102
Some controllers reportedly develop drift after a short gaming break even in a clean, low-humidity environment.
justsomeguy500

Common Questions (3)

Yes, stick drift is a recurring issue on DualSense controllers and can show up after about a year, even with normal single-player use. Some units last for years without problems, but others develop drift on both sticks or need cleaning or replacement parts.
justsomeguy500 Sergeant_Snugglez funky_herbal_t Iceburgers15
Some cheaper open-box items can be trade-ins rather than lightly handled returns, so they may arrive dirty or worn even if listed as open box. Best Buy's return window is short, so checking condition carefully on pickup matters.
GoGo98102
Yes, an open-box DualSense can come without the original retail box and still be usable. One reported pickup was double bubble wrapped, tested cleanly for drift, and looked fine despite missing the box.
Deagle760

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Jul 29, 2026 8:52 PM

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Quote from justsomeguy500

Probably. I'm frustrated with dualsense controllers and Sony in general. Awful customer service, them killing physical media, and poor build quality for their controllers and hardware.I had two perfectly working dualsense controllers. I took a break from gaming for about 2 or 3 months, left the controllers on my desk, in a room I rarely used. Didn't spill anything on them, it wasn't in a room with a ton of humidity or moisture, it was a fairly clean environment, I live alone so nobody else had used them. They BOTH had stick drift when I came back from my gaming break.Friggin junk controllers with a built in expiration date.

That's what you get still buying consoles lol

ifitsFREEitsme88

Jul 29, 2026 10:28 PM

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Quote from justsomeguy500

I swear they did what Apple did to their batteries

cristian_ursu

Jul 29, 2026 11:19 PM

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cristian_ursuJul 29, 2026 11:19 PM

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Oh man, great deal, but its bit available around my area

cmdm828

Jul 29, 2026 11:30 PM

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cmdm828Jul 29, 2026 11:30 PM

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Quote from Iceburgers15

Dude I don't understand, I have had 4 dual sense controller for 3 years now and not a single one of them has had stick drift. Same with my 2 Xbox controllers 3 years and no drift. What are you even playing to get drift in one year? My elite series 2 controller has been played through hours of cod fh5 fh6 Fortnite Minecraft assassins creed etc

That's Good for you....but I have 4 DS4, 5 DS5 and 7 Xbox controllers with either Drift or a messed up Trigger. I play mostly single player games and have 5,000+ hrs in Fallout BUT I also play my fair share of COD,Fortnite and Rocket League. Truth is it's a known issue. Some gamers are more rough on controllers with intense movement. I mean.... I can't play Rocket League in bed because my wife wakes up from the bed shaking lol. Netherless...controllers shouldn't have issues so quickly. 1 year is my averagemfor most. Thank God I find deals on here to keep forom paying full price.

PurpleRain3290

Jul 30, 2026 12:02 AM

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PurpleRain3290Jul 30, 2026 12:02 AM

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Buy these and either solder js13 pro plus TMR stick modules or pay someone to do it for you. Will fix the stick drift issues.

HappyVolcano4881

Jul 30, 2026 12:15 AM

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HappyVolcano4881Jul 30, 2026 12:15 AM

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If you're handy with a soldering iron, you can get replacement Hall effect sticks from China. Works great!

jessekidd13

Jul 30, 2026 1:01 AM

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jessekidd13Jul 30, 2026 1:01 AM

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Nice deal

Deagle760

Jul 30, 2026 1:46 AM

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Deagle760Jul 30, 2026 1:46 AM

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I got and picked up a Volcanic Red - Excellent condition for $31. Didn't come with the box. It was double bubble wrapped. Tested it via dualshock tools and theres no stick drift. Everything looks fine. For $30 not bad.

dmc310

Jul 30, 2026 6:43 AM

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dmc310Jul 30, 2026 6:43 AM

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Damn how did I miss this

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Quote from dmc310

Damn how did I miss this

I barely found this deal and I found it available it does show unavailable but I changed the condition and filter then I found excellent and ordered it . Willing to try

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