10 Ways to Fix Drift on Switch Pro Controller (How to Repair Analog Stick)

[@HowToX]

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[@jacobmartin8332]

Literally fixed my $60 controller in less than 2 minutes. Definitely a like

[@nielsculy-quere5023]

Which method worked?

[@alphonsev1926]

Calibrated worked for me my right joystick was so hard to move, and it worked

[@Arcane_Blade]

Same dude the straw method worked for me wonders

[@fabianrodriguez1811]

Method three/saved me a new pro controller!!

[@theguyatgamestop]

tap that

[@trymtheriver5159]

I can't believe the way to fix my controller was to just hit it a couple times. Glad to see the best solution to problems is still usually physical violence.

[@andreasherrmann2573]

This comment made me smash my controller a bunch of times aggressively for about 10 minutes, I can proudly say this method is a bust.

[@Jumz_]

WAIT WHY DID THIS ACTUALLY WORK FOR ME 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Slushii24]

@@Jumz_ it did for me too lol turns out if you use the Ooga booga hitting method it would work

[@gaeljake]

BRO YOUR ACTUALLY COOKING, I tried the straw one and it worked

[@xescoalarconmoral4904]

You are a life saver. This video is amazing, very well explained. My pro controller it’s working again, no drift, no issues and I haven’t spend money on a new joystick. Thank you very much with all my heart.🥰

[@adidaswarrior]

Had my controller for about 5 years, when I opened it up it was pretty clean. I used a small long flat head screw driver , alcohol and Q tips, went as far as opening the doors ,taking the discs out , brushing and assembled . I did not use any paper though and it works great now , impressed , thank you.

[@elliotc3513]

Absolutely the best guide out there with so many more methods to try. I've been fixing my controller every other day cos the drift keeps coming back, glad I have more methods to try if it persists

[@HowToX]

Cool. Hopefully the video will help.

[@Rocky_Module]

​@@HowToXHello, I know this is an old video but what kind of glue would you recommend if I removed the soft parts for under the buttons? I removed them thinking that I could clean them, I did clean them but now it's a hassle to put the soft pieces back on without them falling off and or not being in place properly

[@kingfishy7109]

Thanks so much! This tutorial had a good variety of ways to fix the pro controller and thanks to this video I managed to fix my controller drift that I've had for so long!

[@SuperWiiBros08]

Method 4 and 5 really did the trick, is perfectly working fine again, thank you!

[@justingarssacoche]

Hey man. I didn't even have to open it. All I did was the vacuum cleaner and q-tips and it 100% fixed it. I couldnt hold up on the left joystick before. Thanks a lot

[@cgk1276]

I did did all methods excluding the last one and it fixed the drift issue I’ve had for over two years; so far these methods worked for me. If the issue comes back I’ll update the comment.

[@nielsculy-quere5023]

Still good?

[@cgk1276]

@@nielsculy-quere5023 yep

[@ctownsoldier]

method 8 & 9 worked. Thankfully I didn't need to do the tape thing, but you made it really easy to understand how to fix. Great video!

[@CabbageOnTheInternet]

Thank you so much for this. I was literally panicking when my controllers right stick was acting weird. The straw method worked.

[@Digi735]

Actually worked this is the first time I follow a guide to fixing a piece of tech and it actually works, thanks man

[@Hugelag]

I used the straw method, and it worked! No more drifting! Thanks for saving me a repair bill!

[@quasar4472]

the straw fixed it so fast! even the calibrate doesn't ghost moves down by itself anymore. I'll see how it works as I play today!

[@utryshy2608]

I bought a refurbished Switch afterglow controller. Turns out it was drifting and the seller sent me a refund and told me to keep it. I had nothing to lose, so I disassemled it (it's clear it had never been opened) and lifted up the small metal part of the disc inside the little box. It fixed the issue, thank you very much!!! :)

[@GoIdenHD]

Holy moly, this helped me fix my controller easy! I used the first method and it worked, now my screen is not rotating every second. Definitely Like material!

[@Draxxos]

the " go deep inside" part helped for me lmao. thank you, mine were a little different, but a good air dusting inside those side compartments fixed my terrible drift. EDIT:Didn't last long

[@JayBunnix]

it fixes my Controller for more than 3 weeks. I did it again and again and it worked everytime. But i still buy a new one because this one is kno 5 years old. Thanks for the Video mate ^^

[@rulyguy]

You saved one of my special edition controllers, thank you so much!!

[@jasonsantos7718]

I can’t believe it… the straw trick actually worked. Thank you very much

[@bzlol8198]

When I finally opened up my controller, I discovered a lot of hair in my stick, a little cleaning fixed the problem completely, thank you so much!!!

[@johnf8991]

Surprised the first step seems to have worked on my pro controller ^_^ Never knew I could calibrate from the settings, like the old Guncon sensor alignment. I appreciate your taking the time to help everyone, never had problems with joysticks on the old systems, every new system seems to have some drift issues. Need stronger controllers!!!!

[@johnnythemaltese7190]

Best watch bruh, been having to deal with controller drift for a year and the straw method worked great

[@KooperTrooper6900]

the third method worked for me. definitely deserve a like

[@beat0s]

great video! i tried blowing with a straw and it actually worked. good to see this video isn't bullshit

[@HowToX]

The straw trick is very underated.

[@geoboy22]

Thank you for a easy guide I was afraid I would need to buy another $70 controller but this fixed it in just 30 seconds

[@hudsonharris5655]

Bro thank you so much this is the only video ever that’s ever helped me with stick drift and I usually just buy a new cheep one but I got a 60$ one this time and my drift is gone thank you so much man!

[@general_o1]

blowing air with a straw was a lifesaver!!! thank you!

[@09XB12SS]

I appreciate you. I just poured some Isopropyl Alcohol on the right side joystick guts and moved it around a bit, blew it out and put it back together. so far so good. oh and I had a Nintendo switch Power A Nano. Thank you for this video

[@jairbro]

I had my tools ready to unscrew and open up the controller but I’m glad I saw this video and all I had to do was update and recalibrate the controller.

[@antoniosilvar7420]

I've been using a pro controller with drift for for years and this fixed it!

[@TicoMachi]

I had to use method 8, and it seems to have done the trick. Thanks!

[@liamjordan9779]

Bro thank you so much mine was so bad I had to do method 7 and it worked!!!! It’s works better than when I got it🎉

[@astrofan1993]

I may end up having to try one of these methods. My Pro Controller (which I bought about a year after I bought my first Switch) just started to drift. The irony is that I bought it because the Joy-Cons were drifting. But I did manage to replace the joysticks on those, so in the meantime, I can always use those in the event that I need to replace the joysticks on my Pro Controller.

[@bombsqwad14]

Let’s go! The resink worked for mine. It was drifting wired and didn’t know what it could be because it happened when I touched something

[@marsheep5635]

thank you for the simple and complex fixes this helped a ton

[@theflea9091]

can't believe giving my controller cpr seriously just fixed the problem lmao. thank you!

[@israelquezada3561]

This helped a lot, thank you. I almost gave up hope on fixing my control until I found your video. 🙏

[@sulforis]

You deserve a like, i cleaned the inside of the joystick and it worked perfectly. Thanks a lot

[@martinz8996]

I just had to blow out the dust from the left stick and it works perfectly 😊 i love you for this video ❤

[@ieyemyeyes]

was not expecting it to, but blowing with a straw worked! thank you

[@KevinJacomassoKen]

Thank you! I followed step by step and was able to solve this....the problem was when I squeezed the controller, the right analog kept going down... The last 2 steps (that I was afraid of doing so...) Is what solved this!

[@levithenklauser7750]

Bro thank you so much I was about to buy new joy sticks and start opening it up but you saved me lots of time and money

[@elenarizk1138]

THIS GUY JUST FIXED MY CONTROLLER THANK U SO MUCH ❤

[@VycanRL]

I had to go all the way down to the tape trick. but it works now. Thanks a mill

[@cjgamer4]

I was having problems with both sticks on mine and method 4 of blowing the stick work for me! Thanks sooo much!

[@SolSeal]

Good video. You explained everything with great detail. I like this type of video.

[@nicholashall9]

I agree!

[@Kashima1337]

Method 9 was the one that saved my controller, thank you verry much

[@hugodavid2244]

Acabo de seguir el paso 7 y eso lo solucionó a la perfección, muchas gracias

[@disneyxhild1567]

Method 3 was what helped me alot. I just pressed the button on top without the other steps and it started up good as new

[@MrBakonBitz]

The blowing through a straw thing seemed to do the trick. Thanks!

[@mario-oc2if]

Yoo the blowing and taping for dust actually worked Thanks

[@MelodiPond]

Thank you very much, my pro controller was malfunctioning but your video helped a lot.

[@pressure7seven]

Thanks. Did 7&8. If you're going to do 7 might as well do 8. Works great.

[@gregjarvis1232]

Hands up who thinks Kevin or Rodney is going to do a video like this for every system he owns!

[@jenny6417]

So grateful this video exists it was so quick and easy for me, thanks

[@OgViralShorts09]

Thank you this worked for my fusion pro controller

[@stephkm3655]

You are a life saver. The alcohol cleaning worked for me!

[@WindowMan2]

BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY TIMES IVE DIED IN MINECRAFT SKYWARS WITH THIS... AND NO ITS FIXED 👏👏👏

[@orionbc84]

The straw blowing method just saved me thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@drdespair3651]

The tapping method worked for me. Thank you very much!

[@RealIK]

Thanks a bunch for making this video!! Really helped me out and I fixed my sticks🤙

[@patriciajames9410]

Bro the straw one helped me thanks bro😊

[@Midnight_Brambles]

Thank you so much for this!!! I guess some type of debris got into my controller after I threw it to the side, tapping and blowing fixed it right up!!!

[@marty713]

Wow I had the kit, lube n all Only to find out the straw trick wrked. I'm happy but disappointed like this whole time wth. Now I'm looking for something else to take apart. Deff a sub you've earned

[@takhteem1185]

Method 5,6 solved the problem Huge Thanks 🎉

[@Andrew-tt8rp]

Thanks bro, helped a lot with this, Fixed mine in one go, big thanks for the guide.

[@Hashiramoon-y5p]

The first method worked like a charm

[@joreenferia8308]

THNK YOU SO MUCH YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH PAIN I WAS

[@elijahmims1928]

Not me finding out after all these years I just needed to "tap that" or blow it with a straw!!! I just tapped that and it's already working a little better 😱 Lemme get to blowing real quick ☝🏽

[@ycat137]

This was actually helpful. Thanks 😊

[@HowToX]

I thought I would try something new; a controller repair video.

[@edwinking1654]

TYSM bro u saved my pro controller I liked and subbed Tysmmmm

[@calmoho7147]

Excellent tutorial, I had to dig in deep to fix but it seems to be working awesome now 👍

[@avaistiny]

IT WORKED wow thank you man

[@xcoolchoixandanjgaming1076]

This was an amazing video! Helped a lot!

[@danielakatzenbecher2811]

you are actually extremely epic for this one!

[@crackedatreallife5783]

I cleaned then blowed dust out of my controller that worked to get rid of drift ty! :)

[@Jotsukko]

You earned a subscriber. Thanks a lot.

[@DlamDlam]

6:33 I can't find this part on amazon, got a link?

[@felixfb3299]

Great i completely fixed it ❤❤❤❤ thanks a lot man great tutorial!!!

[@HunkletoeMcfink]

Goated tutorial tbh

[@Simpleton_Of_The_Night]

Just wanna day thanks, fixed my pro controller with method #5!

[@RTSFromHell]

Method 7 worked for me, thank you very much for the idea

[@MewnFrostFang]

Very helpful, appreciated!

[@cmalarkey3721]

Thanks for the video…. Unfortunately these did not work for me so I will be replacing the joystick 🤞🏻

[@Forcexds]

Incridible, just a little clean outside solved the issue

[@Zero_The_Demo]

Omg it worked so fast thank you so much😭😭

[@PotatNetflix]

Gave all these a try but no dice. This does go very into detail and I was able to follow all the way to step 9 so thanks alot regardless. Think I might just need a new stick or controller.

[@KloomsyFN]

Same but it's not working I'm literally bout to cry

[@Sweetroll_Wolfie]

After goin' inside my Mario Bros. 3 pro controller, I've concluded that the main issue is the mechanism for the left analog stick being stiffer--it springs back with significantly less force than the right analog stick mechanism, which immediately snaps back to center after bein' let go. It also seems to be clean in there, so I doubt any more cleaning will fix this problem. :C

[@brycet93]

I have the same problem. It seems the “off brand” pro controllers just aren’t as well made as the regular ones. I still had a little better results after using the alcohol on the tachometer in the joystick though

[@Rocky_Module]

So, what kind of glue would you recommend if I removed the soft parts for under the buttons? I removed them thinking that I could clean them, I did clean them but now it's a hassle to put the soft pieces back on without them falling off and or not being in place properly

[@Magicalsquidgirl]

Can I have a link to the analog sensor ring discs?

[@dovahkiinstarset841]

Fr just saved my $100 ty so much

[@soccerfan0929]

Thank you so much I thought I had to get a new controller

[@MegaBro_7810]

My right stick wont move the screen to the right (happened while playing xenoverse 2) ive tried everything besides the one where you have to remove parts. Help?

[@RP123lolololol]

Dude thanks, I fix it by blowing on it like you said.

[@RwR1381]

For the first method, how do you do it if your stock drift is so back the thing is stuck up in the profile section

[@crypticchips]

Not a question about this controller: My PS5 R3 button won’t work, no stick drift. Sometimes the R3 button will work, but then other times it won’t. Anything I can do?

[@jessemcgillen417]

Can you feel the button 'click' when you press it? if not, there may be a piecen of dirt between the button and ths contact. dissasemble and clean manually with conpressed air or alcohol. be sure it is COMPLETELY dry before turning back on. recommend testing button before reassembly. Best of Luck!