How to Fix Oculus Quest 2 Controller Thumbstick Drift AND Clean Black Scuff Marks on Quest 2

#Quest2 #Stickdrift #Cleaning
We go through multiple different methods of cleaning those stubborn scuff marks you can get on the Quest 2 plastic and a few different ways of fixing the common controller stick drift issue.
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Timestamps
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INTRO: 0:00
REMOVING SCUFF MARKS: 0:49
RESULTS: 2:39
FIX THUMBSTICK DRIFT: 3:38
RESULTS: 9:00
OUTRO: 9:26
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[@VRReviews11]

Check out my new tutorial on replacing the Quest 2 thumbstick with a new one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSxkI1_fNRlj68 How did you go with these fixes? Do you do anything different that helps with these problems?

[@lucasbohonak6634]

Hey when you removed the black disk was it very loose?

[@MudZeePlayGamer]

I tried out the last one, it worked wonders for the drift, just the controller wont detect if my finger or thumb is on it anymore and I cannot fix it Edit:nvm, it fixed itself after a day

[@l0wkey529]

@VR Reviews Hey does your controller still track you hand movements or position when resting your hand on the buttons? If so, what works and what doesn’t?

[@Straight_outtacompton]

Is their other ways to fix it?

[@venomousempire1239]

Scuff marks can be taken off with a rubber

[@lukegaier9490]

Whoever invents the driftless controller will be a very rich person indeed.

[@lordacid8883]

The what?

[@lordacid8883]

@AnyDom lmao

[@laos85]

Guys, is so easy to fix it. The main cause is the dirt inside. You just need to disassemble the controller by removing black plate then clean. Good as new no need to waste time sending it somewhere

[@KazerZaber]

Get rid of sticks and us touch pads, like on laptops, like sticks, it’s that simple

[@xxyblocxx]

They just need to add an option for adjustable deadzones.

[@InvestinginthePhillyBurbs]

I’ll add my experience, cleaning in there seemed to fix the drift. The other thing is after I did that, I still had trouble moving to the left. I talked to support. Told me to take the batteries out for over 3 minutes and that resets the controller. That seemed to work great. There is also an experimental setting under settings that allows you to recalibrate the joy sticks.

[@Ptsub420]

Thanks

[@VRReviews11]

Thanks for sharing.

[@InvestinginthePhillyBurbs]

@X2 JoelMK 33 Just removed the battery

[@archaic1]

Yo I gotta try this

[@Silly124]

@@archaic1 did it work?

[@ITO_Snake]

Drift backwards made playing anything with locomotion a real nightmare. Thanks to you and some contact cleaner - my controllers feel like brandnew! Just amazing, thank you!

[@Mr.NobodyOfficial]

Especially like snap turning instead of smooth or teleport controls

[@sherrymiller8734]

Yeah thanks buddy I took that black part off and fixed my own controller thanks to you

[@personlol3099]

you think thats bad? try playing a game where you need to make precise movements or you have to start a certain segment all over again :)

[@FootyWooty]

I used contact cleaner and now I have stick drift bruh

[@benblair1448]

The "Advanced Method" really works, now all I have to do if the drift comes back is do it all over again but thankfully after you do it once it is very easy to do the second time. Thank you for this valuable information, I no longer have to worry about wasting money on another controller.

[@canlex]

late but how long did it take for the drift to come back again? a week? a month? etc? sorry I just wanna know :)

[@JavierRuizGarcia]

This was my slightly easier method: 1. Go to Settings, Experimental 2. Go to Calibrate Controllers 3. Increase the deadzone to something that makes sense 4. Be sad because it's still drifting too much 5. Contact Oculus support. They'll provide a few dumb suggestions like cleaning the controller, or changing the battery, and ask you to provide a video of the problem. 6. Be sad because they probably won't help you. 7. Struggle to record a video of the problem. Change the batteries so they won't say "aah it's because your batteries are at 10%" 8. Fail to reproduce the problem 9. Reset the controller deadzone 10. It WAS the batteries all along 11. Thank the Oculus agent for their email.

[@ezzyrXD]

Thansk, bro. 🙏🏻 I calibrate my left controller and fixed the problem.

[@connorwhitney3184]

@@ezzyrXD I am having this problem with the same controller (my left one) and it still wont work pls help. Tell me what you did

[@Speedythe9001]

@@connorwhitney3184 you could send the controller back to oculus and they can give you a new one, but you need to box your oculus came in

[@connorwhitney3184]

@@Speedythe9001 Thx but i got it and now it is fixed and also i threw away the box that it came in

[@bobbah676]

Seems like its the left controller there is a problem with.

[@Seagull077]

I let my friend borrow my oculus for 3 weeks and it came back with stick drift and a few scuff marks, each tutorial worked beautifully. Well done, and thank you.

[@samuleinen]

That removing the cover method actually worked. Thank you man, seriously. I was pretty sure I couldn't play anything anymore.

[@RunicZephyr]

Hey just want to let you know that this was very helpful and now I no longer have to deal with anymore stick drift! Thank you so much!

[@lucious1777]

I've noticed that more often then not, people experience controller drift on their left controller instead of the right on the Quest 2

[@DandyDorsia_Official]

It’s because we use the left joystick more then the right

[@TracyHeflin]

Exactly

[@lucious1777]

@@DandyDorsia_Official Good point lol

[@istavagustes9574]

Mines on the right stick and I’m left handed 🤣

[@burntwaffleiron]

mines the right :C

[@davidkennedy5811]

Worked on both VR controllers with severe drift issues- they work perfectly now! Thank you!

[@MaximumDiver]

To avoid scuff marks on the Halo, I highly suggest a Halo protector ;) Great job on cleaning the stick! Seems to be working well now! :)

[@VRReviews11]

Good suggestion! Halo protectors are great, just gotta find a good one that doesn't block the IR sensors.

[@MaximumDiver]

@@VRReviews11 I have the Halo Protectors from VR Cover and I love them :)

[@vrglcom]

Yes, I have the kiwi halo protectors on mine and kiwi hand straps too 👍

[@vrglcom]

@@VRReviews11I have the transparent kiwi halo protectors on mine and they don’t block tracking 😉

[@CuriousChronicles82275]

From my experience, the best way to test drift issues is on the setting menu and search for deadzone calibration then move the stick in circular motion and make sure that the stick is touching the corners while you slowly moving it. You will notice the drift when the white dot suddenly moves to the center even if you are moving the stick along its side.

[@backrooms8763]

not if your drift is really bad

[@mrrandom3945]

@@backrooms8763 yea mine is so bad to the point where I legitimately can’t walk forward anymore, it makes me walk backwards instead

[@Skullpture1]

yea when that happened to me i used that option and it worked for some time, but then it got really bad, you can't go foward in a constant manner, it always stops for like a fraction of a second and is really uncomfortable

[@startled_squid]

@@mrrandom3945 same

[@Rychye_Donno]

That's useless I did it and two of my mates did and it didnt do anything

[@d3345SpellsSheep]

I did the disassembly method and (at least for now) it works PERFECTLY. Thank you very much

[@Thawah]

This helped SO much! My drift is like 90% gone. Thank youuu

[@addy3439]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH. My jock stick was broken for soo long so that i basically couldn’t move with my controller. I just used an antibacterial wipe to clean it but the help with taking it apart was so brilliant and now it is fixed.

[@Active0Bserver]

This video was so in-depth and helpful, you're a lifesaver, thanks so much!

[@mrmeme6530]

Thank you so much for the final stick drift tip! I’ve just been dealing with having stick drift for the past 5 months until I saw this!

[@laodboyz5072]

thank you it took me 4 months to find a video just to fix the stick drift in my controller. i dont know how to thank you the advanced one fixed my controller thank you again

[@TazAlonzo]

What fixed it for me was cutting off a bit of the spring coil. Not a lot just the top skinny part. Sure it doesn't go back to the middle as fast as it did before, but it is a hell of a lot better than stick drift. Also when reinserting the joy stick push hard until you hear a low pop, this comes after the high pitch pop.

[@xxjk_kayed23xx20]

My spring coil is almost popping out and I don’t know what to do. Do you know what I can do please, I can like show u a picture of you could add any of my socials.

[@TazAlonzo]

@@xxjk_kayed23xx20 I don't know what to do in that situation but you can contact Meta Quest support.

[@xxjk_kayed23xx20]

@@TazAlonzo I just took it off and now it’s fine

[@robertmain5079]

Thank you so so much. I was convinced I wouldn't be able to use my controllers again. The left stick was so terribly bad, that when configuring it, it would just jump the sensor all over the place. Even just blowing with my lips under the thumb stick (a horrible idea, saliva flies easy and can ruin the components, I was simply desperate) and even that completely fixed my issue. You've saved my VR experience, and have more than earned a like and subscription

[@VRReviews11]

Thanks for the sub!

[@sleepitimeproductions521]

The last tip literally DESTROYED my drift, GOD BLESS YOU.

[@motleyone1371]

This worked so well, no more controller drift. My kids are so happy. Thanks for the great tip 👍

[@kris5910]

Did the black cover go right back on? I'm kind of scared to take it off because of this lol

[@motleyone1371]

@@kris5910 yeah it goes back on perfectly. I've done it now several times with no issues.

[@ZanyCat]

I bought a pair of Quest Pro controllers because of the stick drift on my Quest 2 controllers, but after fixing the stick drift on my Quest 2 controllers I now actually prefer them over my Quest Pro controllers. This really saved them, even making them better than they were brand new! I use my Quest 2 controllers every day, and have not had any joystick drift on them since doing this! I recommend this video to anyone who is having stick drift issues with their Quest 2! They don't always believe me, but I know it works!

[@RUGER5264]

Thanks for your help man. I originally was going to change the entire joystick using your other video but all I had to do was open it up and use compressed air on it. Ive had this left controller since the quest 2 dropped and now I can use it longer!

[@Ruskality]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. i had severe drifting and was just about to get another one but if it wasn’t for you… i just wanna give you a hug

[@VRReviews11]

🤗

[@Koufomania06]

the last method worked for me! i was a bit worried to try it because it's my family's quest, but i finally did and it worked!

[@laineygrace9018]

Hoping this works, I got huge drift within only a week of getting mine, dealt with it for a while because most of the game I played I could manage with it except randomly flying off roofed in vrchat, but now I can even enjoy games like blade and sorcery because I’m constantly countering the left drift and spinning in circles every time I touch the right thumbstick

[@admiralwastaken]

typically i'm pretty scared of breaking my electronics due to the high cost, but considering games are basically unplayable and rendered broken with stick drift, I had nothing to lose.

[@AChammer-hu8dm]

Love this video I've been having drift for a while about a year or so and all the methods I tried didn't work but this video though! Thank you so much!

[@kidguy4744]

The last method actually fixed my stick drift, thank you

[@bluebanana_vr8347]

Thank you for making this video I have been having problems with my oculus controllers😊

[@xxx0ox0]

Thanks man. Mine was real bad had to repeat your process over and over. I found using the brush most effective

[@zabdielpaez1216]

This worked like a charm, I did all of the steps from the stick drift and it worked.

[@tatecheddar]

Worked for me. Didn't even need any lube or solvent of any kind, just took off the joystick cap and blew really hard on it while spinning it around. Thanks.

[@AV-pc2fc]

Great vid. I used some MAF sensor cleaner I had in the garage. Works well without damaging plastics

[@Slushy442]

Thank you so much! My scuff marks are now gone by using the Isopropyl alcohol! :D

[@stoneman7328]

i thought those scuff marks were permanent!!! I've been tolerating them for too long! THANK YOU

[@VitalTechnology_]

I fixed the drift on my switch and oculus by using a plastic lubricant and spraying it under the axle controllers without taking them apart. The cause of the drift is due to the component stiffening up. Lubing them is a big part of long-term maintenance. I only had to do it once, and that was a long time ago. Great video, though; it was nice to see inside of the controller. Edit: spelling error

[@corgiman.5290]

What specific kind of lubricant did you use?

[@VitalTechnology_]

@@corgiman.5290 just about any Silicone Based Lubricant should do the job for a very long time. An alternative, pb blaster lubricant with the plastic spray hose would also work. I used crc contact cleaner to clean it out first and the surrounding area after.

[@crumyz4193]

@@VitalTechnology_ u think baby oil a work?😭😂

[@VitalTechnology_]

@@crumyz4193 mineral/baby oil would be too thick for the job and would probably do more harm than good. Buy silicon grease or lude for like 10 dollars at the closest hardware/department store or any penetraiting oil. When you're done clean the area up jut don't get soap or water in-between the buttons.

[@red_reaper1729]

Does a toothpick also work?

[@abby240sx]

It worked! Thank you soooo much! Don't be scared taking it apart, just go slow. Goes back together just like new!😊

[@frykigamer9059]

Had some pretty bad stick drift for the last couple of months, tried rubbing alcohol on the stick, but it did nothing. But now, after some deformation on the edges and 10 euros spent, the stick drift is finally gone. So I know can begin getting used to an undrifting stick. Thank you

[@Luiz997488]

Contact cleaner solved my problem completely. thanks buddy!

[@SteelKitty17]

I wasn’t able to play any chill games like rec room or vrc because it would walk me across the entire map. Couldn’t stay still. Desperately searching for helpful vids. Y’all wish me luck 🍀

[@Pewpew2118]

Did it work????

[@Voltayzure]

Thank you so much for the tips on cleaning black scuff marks on the controllers, your video was very helped and I appreciate it! :D

[@herpaderpcat4405]

Thank you for this, my left controller was pulling down to the slightest touch and this fixed it.

[@ascendeddeath7375]

if I even shake my left controller the stick would drift in everydirection withing 2 seconds and calibrating the dead zone won't work for me

[@blancducolletisabelle7596]

Thank you for this very useful demo. I too have this drift problem with the left joystick and with the right one when I use the virtual keyboard it enters several of the same characters. I contacted the technical support, there I am in exchanges of emails. I'll check what they tell me, but some complain about slow processing, refurbished products that are sent and don't work. So, I wonder if it's not better to do like you (with the difference that I will take it to a repair shop which is used to opening controllers and cleaning them because I have a little apprehension to do so).

[@blancducolletisabelle7596]

Finally I dared (thanks to you) to use WD40 contact cleaner. Well, I didn't open the controller, I just sprayed over the gap and manipulated the joystick (by first lifting the batteries and letting them dry for 20 minutes before putting them back). I no longer have character drift or multiple right stick grabs. Thank you 🙏 and for those who have this problem did not hesitate (especially took the WD40 contact cleaner and not the WD40 lubricant).

[@DrDew21]

This was super helpful! I can’t recommend this video enough!❤❤

[@sciencepod4887]

the only vid that works! your the best!

[@sadina1348]

omg yessss finallyyyy its been a problem for MONTHS and tried everything but with this tutorial i fixed my stick drift heck yeah, I didint use the blower thingy and not the dw40 anything, just an electric things cleaner thing and it worked ty so much

[@rubenberliner2844]

This worked great, thanks so much!

[@JoskeVR]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAD THUMB SOOO DAMN HARD AND ITS GONE NOW! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM!! i was at the point of buying a new one. THANKSSSSSS

[@Psych928]

The last method fixed it and I saved money and time , thanks 😊

[@coffeebeanvrYT-mq7lf]

this man is a legend

[@ConnorJMac11]

I didn't need any of the cleaning tools I just blew into it after taking the faceplate off and it worked! Thank you

[@galacticempire0765]

Worked really well thanks

[@jumpingglitter8503]

Thank you! It fixed it. I used a thin fan brush moistened with a cleaning wipe and i could clean right around inside the toggle ball without removing the disc 👍

[@pizzaismyreligion3955]

Spraying alcohol into the joystick's base and using compressed air worked! Thank you!

[@nofme]

THANK YOU!!! Worked perfectly. Liked and subscribed

[@ajdemendoza8312]

Thanks so much for creating this it helped so much

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for the tips.

[@sillyninja0755]

Thank you so much I tried so much, you really helped. You've earned yourself a sub!

[@Gisanj]

THANK YOU SSOOOOOO MUCH,I had drift for about 7 months and I haven’t been able to play on it, so thank you so so so so much

[@laurencartmel]

All thanks to this video I can fix my controllers

[@predatorybirdman]

Absolute legend I got my quest 2 preowned about half a year ago and the sticks have never been quite right. After taking off the disc and doing that method, the stick is better than when i first got it

[@W27Rich]

Thanks man! Really helped, earned a sub

[@tttyet5154]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. I needed this for my left vr controller thx so much

[@N0t_BobRoss]

This works really well, both of my controllers had a little bit of drift and it worked well.

[@JuanChavez-zm9wl]

This help the advance method work thank you ❤

[@davidharle952]

Thanks for that, I use the WD 40 for my XBox controllers that have drift and yes it does work.

[@JaredSessi]

Try some PB Blaster. 👍

[@LittlealxYT]

Another person you've helped here - I could see during calibration it was twitching rearward when any other input was made. very irritating. either it was the contact cleaner or it might have been the act of popping the joystick off or on again but regardless it is ok ( for now ) I think the reality is there are some really crap cheap plastic bits inside and if they fail / bend out of shape we're up for new controllers. jeez man. i wish we could bring back some of the build quality of the 90's

[@VRReviews11]

Same - some of the small joysticks in some of the old 70s pong machines have really solid mechanisms that are more durable than anything we have today.

[@sultangames3043]

10/10 it helped me alot my controller is not drafting at all it's ez and sample as cutting a pie

[@user-rh8lj4yc4f]

This video is very helpful

[@seanh6179]

Thank you!!! I haven't played with my Quest 2 for months because of the annoying stick drift, and paying $99 for each controller didn't make any sense. I ended up taking off the black cover, pulling off the joystick cap and slowly dripped some 99% rubbing alcohol inside the mechanism while moving it constantly, then used an air compressor to help dry it out. Fixed basically all of my stick drift, it hasn't returned yet. I ended up purchasing a joystick repair kit off Amazon for $20.00 which replaces the entire system and seems to be almost 100% successful, but I'll keep it aside until the stick drift returns one day.

[@wolfknight3233]

Bro you just saved me a bunch of money for having to buy a new set of controllers. Thanks again for this video. Btw this makes into the radius easier without the drift

[@metalminion14]

I blew into mine with a duster, it helped, but there was still drift, in a different direction now. I found an air mattress nozzle adapter and stuck it on my vacume and tried that around the joystick. Worked well.

[@Hunter-yk7pm]

These helped so much

[@SWED904]

Wow that's easy thank you ! Thought I had to take it all apart sucks I'm getting drift of both controllers but then I had my quest since pre orderd lol

[@rtggolden6466]

this actually worked thanks

[@pepe_the_frog713]

THANKS SOOO MUCH! IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY VADER IMORTAL WITH THE DRIFT!!! YOUR VIDEO HELPED ALOTTTTT!!!

[@VRReviews11]

You're very welcome!

[@Julian-ch5hl]

I don't know how the contact cleaner does it, but it fixed my drift completely!

[@yoboiitsmee5247]

Hey man Tysm this helped sm

[@sidesey]

Some useful tips here. Just starting getting drift but only in one game. Tried a few others and no problem. I’ll still try some of these things, hopefully they work but seems weird it’s hair the one game. Thanks.

[@sidesey]

Can’t seem to edit so guess I will reply to myself. Took batteries out for a few minutes and that seems to have worked so far. Thx again.

[@Squeaky_Sailer]

This video help me out me so much

[@Nix.YouTube]

Thank you so much I been with stick drift for a little over a year

[@MashyPotato1]

Great video!, I'll be trying to clean my drift away this time. I've had stick drift issues 3 times now, both the previous 2 times I contacted support and they replaced the whole ass headset. That's nice and all but it's a pain in the ass to remove the accessories I have on every time.

[@Pronkle]

This worked out perfectly. Just took the cover off and used a toothbrush and it works like it's brand new

[@avoid9161]

This worked like magic

[@titusadeodatus674]

I did give it a couple of hits, put some vinegar in it, to clean it. I took out the batterie to recharge it, for 5 minutes. For now, it is working again. (With the usual lagging issues that I encounter when doing my fitness in Bodycombat. But that is a different issue.) Thank you for your tutorial.

[@spec3872]

I used WD-40 and it worked perfectly that has been my go to method for a while

[@ant321lol5]

Thank you you just saved me money

[@Gangbangbois69]

Thank you soooooo much I’ve had drift for sooo long and it’s been pissing me off and I couldn’t even play some games because it was so bad your the best

[@heavygaming7914]

Tried out all of these, last method completely broke my controller, Thanks!

[@stanislavbarsuk8255]

Of course this happened, because you use all of them.

[@trench_aprotogen]

First one worked for me thx

[@SethLord25]

Thank you so much! The WD-40 Contact Cleaner perfectly fixed my controller!

[@VRReviews11]

You're welcome!

[@emilevezina2827]

It worked! Thanks a lot

[@mrobinson7828]

Thank you just did as you said and now it works perfect no more drift

[@blastofo]

I followed these directions, and the thumbsticks work like new again. Hopefully it holds up. Skyrim VR is a lot more enjoyable to play now. That game requires a lot of precise movements with the thumbsticks because of the item menus, that it was starting to get too frustrating. I think the contact cleaner cant get in there deep enough unless you remove the controller plate and thumbstick.

[@DimeLes828]

I was skeptical, but let me be the next in a long list of folks to say this fix was awesome! Didn't have any controller shift after pretty continual use for the 2 years I've had my Quest. Then I let my Quest sit for a few months and, voila...controller shift on the left controller. BAD controller shift. After trying multiple other avenues (removing battery, adjusting dead zone, etc.), and still having the issue, I gave this a last ditch shot. Holy crap lol. Shift is completely GONE! Thank you for this tip!

[@cameronsmith9083]

Ty bro first problem didnt help But taking apart controller helped

[@nfsgod6690]

Last one helped me a lot