{"id":1380,"date":"2015-05-13T19:30:02","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T23:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=1380"},"modified":"2015-05-18T11:02:24","modified_gmt":"2015-05-18T15:02:24","slug":"hc-gamerlife-xbox-one-thumbstick-grip-upgrades-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2015\/05\/13\/hc-gamerlife-xbox-one-thumbstick-grip-upgrades-review\/","title":{"rendered":"HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip Upgrades Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/?code=TOPa04a5f7573c038ff7f5608bcfa4f6ced\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/images\/front\/pixel.png\" style=\"display: none;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/images\/front\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><strong>Update<\/strong>: Scroll to the bottom of this blog post to enter the contest to win your own!<\/p>\n<p>Whether the analog thumbsticks on your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=node%3D6469270011&amp;field-keywords=xbox+one+controller\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Xbox One controller<\/a> are worn, or you&#8217;re just looking for a different feel, Hardcore (HC) GamerLife offers a choice of four different pairs of silicone grips that just might be the solution you probably didn&#8217;t even know was available. No matter what grip selection you make, they all slip on easily over one or both of the analog sticks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1388\" style=\"width: 931px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1388\" data-src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-921x1024.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1388 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"The HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip packaging is consistent across all models.\" width=\"921\" height=\"1024\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1388\" src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-921x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip packaging is consistent across all models.\" width=\"921\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-921x1024.jpg 921w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-135x150.jpg 135w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-900x1001.jpg 900w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-315x350.jpg 315w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0163-90x100.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/noscript> The HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip packaging is consistent across all models.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The four grip types, which I&#8217;ll explain in more detail below, are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gripmax-Exclusively-Xbox-One-Controllers-Silicone\/dp\/B00RWBHNYG\/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_gam?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431529722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gripmax+close+combat\" target=\"_blank\">Gripmax Close Combat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gripmax-Sniper-Combat-Exclusively-Controllers-Silicone\/dp\/B00S2G9ZBE\/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_gam?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431529722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gripmax+close+combat\" target=\"_blank\">Gripmax Sniper Combat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sweat-Close-Combat-Exclusively-Controllers-Silicone\/dp\/B00T3T4AMI\/ref=sr_1_1_twi_3_gam?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431529722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gripmax+close+combat\" target=\"_blank\">No Sweat Close Combat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sniper-Exclusively-Xbox-One-Controllers-Silicone\/dp\/B00T3SL2HU\/ref=sr_1_1_twi_4_gam?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431529722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gripmax+close+combat\">No Sweat Sniper Combat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gripmax Close Combat<\/h3>\n<p>These grips are said to be tuned for games where quick snap aiming and fast reaction times are needed. Examples cited include: <i>Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare<\/i>, <i>Madden NFL 15<\/i>, and <i>Dragon Age: Inquisition<\/i>. The design is concave (curves inward) with four precision texture points (raised dots).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1383\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1383\" data-src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-1024x507.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1383 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"The Gripmax Close Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1383\" src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"The Gripmax Close Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-900x445.jpg 900w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-708x350.jpg 708w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_-100x49.jpg 100w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71WU6izlodL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> The Gripmax Close Combat.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Gripmax Sniper Combat<\/h3>\n<p>These grips are taller and are said to increase sensitivity and accuracy. Example games cited include: <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor<\/i>, <i>Sniper Elite III<\/i>, and <i>Forza Motorsport 5<\/i>. The design is concave (curves inward) with four precision texture points (raised dots).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1384\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1384\" data-src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-1024x605.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1384 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"The Gripmax Sniper Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1384\" src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"The Gripmax Sniper Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-900x532.jpg 900w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-593x350.jpg 593w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_-100x59.jpg 100w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71uM-sk6r2L._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> The Gripmax Sniper Combat.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>No Sweat Close Combat<\/h3>\n<p>Like the regular model of Close Combat, these are meant for games that favor snap aiming and quick reactions. The design is convex (curves outward) with many texture points (raised dots), which are meant to prevent sweaty thumbs from creating a slick surface.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1385\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1385\" data-src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-1024x636.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1385 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"The No Sweat Close Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1385\" src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"The No Sweat Close Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-900x559.jpg 900w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-563x350.jpg 563w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/71U6hda7lxL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> The No Sweat Close Combat.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>No Sweat Sniper Combat<\/h3>\n<p>Like the regular model of Sniper Combat, these taller grips are meant for games that need increased sensitivity and accuracy. Like the other No Sweat model, the design is convex (curves outward) with many texture points (raised dots).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1386\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1386\" data-src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1386 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"The No Sweat Sniper Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1386\" src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The No Sweat Sniper Combat.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81L0iV6y6xL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> The No Sweat Sniper Combat.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Each grip is priced on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sweat-Close-Combat-Exclusively-Controllers-Silicone\/dp\/B00T3T4AMI\/ref=sr_1_1_twi_3_gam?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431529722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gripmax+close+combat\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon from $12.99<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sniper-Exclusively-Xbox-One-Controllers-Silicone\/dp\/B00T3SL2HU\/ref=sr_1_1_twi_4_gam?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431529722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gripmax+close+combat\" target=\"_blank\">$13.99<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1389\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1389\" data-src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-1024x799.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1389 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"If you buy more than one model, mixing and matching then becomes an interesting option.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1389\" src=\"http:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"If you buy more than one model, mixing and matching then becomes an interesting option.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-1024x799.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-900x702.jpg 900w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-448x350.jpg 448w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162-100x78.jpg 100w, https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DSC_0162.jpg 1790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> If you buy more than one model, mixing and matching then becomes an interesting option.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So what do I think? These all more or less do exactly what they say they do. However, controller feel is intensely personal, so some will find that one or more of these pairs of grips will help their game(s), while others will simply find them a hindrance. If you think you may be in the former group, these are definitely worth a try, with quality construction and design, as well as reasonable pricing. I know I&#8217;ll be strategically working the use of these into my own game library, because with my elder statesman status, i.e., 40+, I can use all the gaming help I can get. In fact, I&#8217;ll probably even experiment with mixing and matching the grips.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/snJRAp6TT7c\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>Thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcgamerlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HC GamerLife<\/a> for the review units.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/?code=BOTTOMa04a5f7573c038ff7f5608bcfa4f6ced\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/images\/front\/pixel.png\" style=\"display: none;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/images\/front\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want to win one? Enter this contest:<br \/>\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tomoson.com\/contest\/widget\/1541474\/378069f86f509ef50dbcec7be8344c022009f3f2\/b1d7a39ffd401869f7adf24a7033f94e1ee539fd?code=CONTESTa04a5f7573c038ff7f5608bcfa4f6ced\"  width=\"600\" height=\"1240\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: Scroll to the bottom of this blog post to enter the contest to win your own! Whether the analog thumbsticks on your Microsoft Xbox One controller are worn, or you&#8217;re just looking for a different feel, Hardcore (HC) GamerLife offers a choice of four different pairs of silicone grips [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":26,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip Upgrades Review. #XboxOneGrips #xboxone #gripmax #nosweat","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7],"tags":[377,376,74,378,75,73,375],"class_list":["post-1380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-review","tag-gripmax","tag-hc-gamerlife","tag-microsoft","tag-no-sweat","tag-xbox","tag-xbox-one","tag-xboxnegrips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip Upgrades Review - Armchair Arcade<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2015\/05\/13\/hc-gamerlife-xbox-one-thumbstick-grip-upgrades-review\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"HC Gamerlife Xbox One Thumbstick Grip Upgrades Review - Armchair Arcade\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Update: Scroll to the bottom of this blog post to enter the contest to win your own! 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