5 Easy Ways to Fix Drift on ANY Controller (Analog Stick Fix)

[@HowToX]

Here are links to the longer, more specific analog repair videos. They include things you can try on the inside of the controller: DualSense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2LPq2mkrreio8k DualShock 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5C6dqGJl62Knas Switch Pro Controller: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5yUd3-Baceof7M Switch Joy-Con: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmLWlX1uo7mjrpY Xbox Elite Series 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ_FoaSJl72jnbs Xbox Standard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKfRZnako56so68 Xbox One/Elite Series 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5uzkIyCh9aanrs

[@rudolfkranl8231]

Tahnks for the Solutions; do you a Video for a Ps3 Stickdrift?

[@salahtalih7383]

I didn't think this would actually work, but the cardboard trick seemed the most sensible to me, and so I tried it. I shit you not when I say that all it took was a couple of rotations and the drift was gone. And no, I'm not one of those comments that are pushing you into trying something stupid to ruin your stuff. Just make sure not to poke in too hard and do full circles around. If you notice dust coming out from inside your controller, be optimistic that if the drift isn't gone by that point, at least some improvement would be made.

[@lambisambe9825]

Is it still gone?

[@salahtalih7383]

@@lambisambe9825 nah i threw the controller away lmao, was a temp solution

[@HLKforever1]

@@salahtalih7383yeah I just tried it myself, definitely just made it worse🙂

[@deathshot2432]

BRO I DIDN'T THINK THIS WAS LEGITTT CARDBOARD TRICK WORKEDDDD thank you man the stick drift was starting to piss me off especially in competitive games

[@elisawaag6756]

Howww

[@deathshot2432]

@@elisawaag6756 u pull the joystick up and stick the card inside and move the joystick accordingly then boom u got it

[@williambelsheim]

Cool​@@deathshot2432

[@williambelsheim]

​@deathshot2432 do you have sanp so I can call you and you can help me

[@HLKforever1]

⁠@@deathshot2432that’s one way to lie💀 Quite literally just tried it and it made it fucking worse💀

[@robert_roland63]

I have stick drift on my PowerA Nintendo Switch Pro controller. The only options I’ve done I did blow compressed air into it but didn’t do the method of moving the stick away and all the way round, and the other one was opening it up and using contact cleaner. I’m thinking I might not have done something right, but I’ll try this again since it’s my favorite controller next to the Splatoon 2 NS Pro Controller.

[@robert_roland63]

Update: The compressed air fixed the issue. I’ll be saving this for future reference. Thank you for all that you do!

[@robert_roland63]

Second Update: The left joystick is still drifting to the left, but not as much as before. I’ll keep trying, but I might take it apart again and use contact cleaner again just to be sure.

[@chromatic0001]

my solution was breaking the controller (none of these ways worked)

[@originsmaster8140]

That’s because stick drift is an internal problem. There’s 4 reasons why you can get stick drift: 1. If you’re a dirty fuck and you’ve allowed gunk to build up in your joystick and it’s physically preventing your sticks to center. 2. The potentiometers got dust or a hair in them; you will need to disassemble the controller and clean the sensors but that will fix the issue for now. 3. The potentiometers are worn out. This problem can’t just be fixed by blowing on the controller. You will need to replace the sensors. (Hall effect sensors are THE BEST replacement as those are magnetic and will not wear down ever, or stop working because of dust or a hair) 4. The recentering spring went bad or broke. This one will almost certainly NEVER happen. It’s super rare. Unless you’re playing with a 15+ year old controller this shouldn’t happen to you. You can be proactive, get a $30 soldering kit from Amazon and a pack of Hall effect sensors and upgrade all your controllers to the superior sensor so you never get drift and can give Sony the middle finger. PS sega was doing this on the Dreamcast in 98, so we know the companies are being scummy.

[@chromatic0001]

@@originsmaster8140 I am NOT reading allat😭😭

[@HowToX]

As mentioned, I have other videos that show more solutions, but they involve going inside.

[@MilousJones]

Same... Purchased a light blue one after. Same day I had the same fucking problem. THESE CONTROLLERS SUCK!!!!

[@Slayr.]

*THE CARDBOARD TRIANGLE THING WORKED!!!* So I tried this method first and I was able to feel some kind of buildup getting in the way as I was rotating it around so I started focusing on that area of the analog until it felt smooth. My analog even feels smoother.

[@purrs5616]

didn't think any of that method will work but it did. So u deserve my subscribe and like. Thanks a lot dude

[@gabrielbrown2131]

I figured I'd try the cardboard trick as it seemed like the most effective method, but it's actually the vacuum method that worked for me. Although the solution may be temporary, it's certainly a relief to not have my character running a 5K without so much as breathing on my controller. Thank you!!

[@lukaszubinas]

Crazy, the cardboard trick saved me ordering a new controller! Thanks alot!

[@brianwashington623]

Stick drift has been a problem mostly to ps5 controllers and it’s just stupid rn

[@BigBossultrastealth]

Nah my Xbox controller has drift

[@brianwashington623]

@@BigBossultrastealth that’s sad bro

[@HowToX]

It's a problem for ALL controllers of this gen, because the analog parts are basically the same. The JoyCons are a bit different but still have drift.

[@TillWownsend]

Doing this in prep for BO6 as my right stick tends to look up sometimes

[@noemedmedia]

The anti-driftmaster!

[@AyAylinJJ]

Blew into it and it got fixed thanks

[@ajaydas9199]

1st solution worked !!! easy and instant solution

[@mountz9601]

Will this work on a smashed controller

[@Cuzukisos]

Thanks bro the blowing straw and card bord work thanks

[@monotonetwentytwo]

my wired Xbox controller’s (mind you, one year old) sticks are just stuck offcenter with absolutely no fix and im lazy so im not taking it apart

[@KazzFishy]

Bro I love you ❤️ (not in a "bruh" way)

[@KS-ox7eh]

I restarted my phone and reconnected Bluetooth it's not always mechanical

[@GAV1N-GAV1N]

bro this actually worked

[@williamwesley4575]

Hey, I saw some of your old videos of how to redeem Xbox gift cards and I redeemed mine recently, but When I redeemed it, nothing went wrong except I didn’t get Points so I couldn’t get any games it’s been like over 10 minutes. I kept it starting it. Does anybody know what’s going on?

[@skellyn8442]

the slapping method (which i thought would never work) fixed my controller stock drift that ive had for 2 years 😂😂

[@AgentVozify]

My controller analog came off from hovering do not attempt 😢

[@UnrulyKhimlee]

How do I fix my ps2 analog? It controls it self

[@HowToX]

Try the things shown in this video.

[@jobansingh252]

No way it was this easy smh, all i did was blow into the analog stick and the problem I've had for over a year is gone just like that.

[@kokolouis7161]

you are amazing

[@UberMicroRepairs]

This has to be a joke? Right?

[@HowToX]

No, this is legit. These are techniques I've been showing people on this channel for a couple of years now. Viewers have confirmed with their comments that the methods have worked. As mentioned in the the description, I estimate 60% of people can fix their issues with these techniques. Another 30% or so can fix by going inside and doing additional things (using the longer videos). Probably about 10% will need to do a full replacement of the stick, because the controller is too worn out.

[@hosam7609]

Many of those methods resolved a lot of issues I saw with different controllers

[@UberMicroRepairs]

@@HowToX Ok.

[@maschra]

It is funny to see the many methods people try to get rid of stick drift 🤣 most of the time it is a temporary fix.

[@ananas4529]

thanks

[@benmitja3372]

Never thought blowing my gamepad would help LMFAO thanks I guess..! :D

[@Frosty_man11]

Cardboard worked

[@oskarek2025]

It fucking works....

[@Thekingz69]

Liar

[@Coliath__GamingXx]

@@HowToX Wait WHAT?

[@flyyycanfly]

​@@Coliath__GamingXx he's probably joking well it probably works but It doesn't work for everyone

[@HowToX]

It's a conspiracy! Get the tin foil hat.