Most Playstation Controllers Have This Problem.. But I Fixed It!!

[@bubblenugget7419]

Why does everyone have stick drift during quarantine?

[@adamcudi]

xd_bubblenugget you know you have a good point 🤔 it happened for me when quarantine started.

[@alejandrofimbres6851]

@@adamcudi Blow on it, i am not even playing that worked for me lol

[@adamcudi]

Alejandro Fimbres alright I’ll try it

[@ibrahd891]

Beck everyone wants good aim in fortnite and then you lower deadzone but get stick drift

[@starscream7755]

The more you use the controller the faster this happens. Everyone is inside playing games hence why it’s happening to more people.

[@matijaneskovic5334]

I watched the whole video even knowing I wouldn’t even try to do it

[@JohnGlasscock]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@houalef_akram]

me too even if i dont have ps4 or a controller

[@ΔημήτρηςΚοντοχρήστος-ω8ο]

Same

[@no_obmaster0o0]

dude i dont have a playtation but i watched the hole video too😂

[@FeelingKorny66]

Me too, with my luck when putting it back together something wouldn't go back together

[@ahmedelebiary5599]

You made it look so easy when I try to do it I feel like I am defusing a bomb

[@EmirDessu]

Yeah thats normal :/ its really really sensitive. I didn't know at my first try, so my controller dont have vibration anymore hehe :-/

[@cheggleberry4655]

😂😂😂

[@leehanishrak8999]

Lmao 🤣 you funny bro

[@ricoman6844]

Lmao

[@BMRforEVER]

R6 player 🤣

[@rsla7793]

bruh i was literally just talking to my friend who has this problem a second ago and when i refreshed youtube this was on my recomended. like wtf Google is spying

[@g.udn6219]

It is.

[@ryanelkadi3196]

Everyone is having that problem now because they are using it a lot

[@roastingintoasters9745]

I knew it all alnog

[@roastingintoasters9745]

Along*

[@Ashtomate]

Yes

[@TheMrkaushikkumar]

Nah dude, this is elon musk level for me. Il just hope that my joystick is smarter than me and follow its lead whichever way it sways. Thanks anyway for the help.

[@JohnGlasscock]

Lol its all good man

[@AgeClips]

😂😂😂😂

[@alelokox88]

Dude just reset the controller once a week and blow compressed air to the thumb sticks holes, or just blow hard with your mouth but be careful to no ''spit'' You can reset it with a needle in the little hole in the back for 10 seconds then connect it again to the ps4 thru wire.

[@gerthymeathammer610]

@@alelokox88 which does nothing to fix a faulty sensor issue🤦‍♂️

[@chamow2787]

@@gerthymeathammer610 his answer wasn't to repair a faulty sensor but some others bugs the controller can have

[@severedcheese]

Bruh this man's controller is soooo clean

[@spxcitify9442]

Mine is all broken the gear every thing coz when i die in fornite i just throw to the next room

[@Himself028]

@@spxcitify9442 lol im relaxing when i die no joke

[@spxcitify9442]

@brwaModZ Hytale

[@spxcitify9442]

How do u jeep just relaxed

[@inendlesspain4724]

Wait, it's not normal to keep your controllers that clean?

[@Papertin99]

Instructions unclear: my controller turned into a fridge

[@gustavs.j]

Lmaooooo😂😂😂😂

[@draculuhdraculuh8420]

Papertin999 wtf 😂😂😂

[@cronasan6931]

Sounds like a win to me

[@yolo3004]

Stop stupid jokes

[@Uso37]

😂😂😂😂

[@mecca6801]

I got 5 controllers, 2 are partially drifting and my friends come to me to fix theirs. I didn't even think ide find this genuinely specific help. Thanks and glad I subscribed a while back!

[@luchvk]

Something important to note, only bend the green part (it's called a potentiometer) open as little as possible and as few times as possible. Bending the metal that connects it to the circuit board will fatigue the metal and will break it if done too much.

[@jotabe777]

Great tutorial, thanks!! ...talk about a common problem... my ps4 controller developed stick drift at 2 months old... my ps3 controller is 11 years old, and it has seven thousand million hours of gameplay, and it still works like a charm...

[@stonoir5978]

This man day after day helping, how do you even find these bro like what? Love you man!

[@JohnGlasscock]

Thanks

[@musty8613]

@@JohnGlasscock hey I need your help my dualshock 4 v2 controller doesn't work anymore because I connected it to my samsung s8 the controller is 100% genuine because it came with the ps4 slim if I use a USB to connect it it will just show a yellow light telling me that its charging I've also tried testing the controller with that secret button and going to bluetooth devices and tried there nothing works for me hopefully you can find out.

[@musty8613]

@@JohnGlasscock also when I put ps4 in safe mode and try connecting the controller with USB it dont work I know USB & controller works it just doesn't let me

[@RobertMartino98]

@@musty8613 that's really strange. Unfortunately I've ne er heard this before but maybe try asking reddit ? Or a goodly search might work !

[@musty8613]

@@RobertMartino98 ok ty

[@TheMainey123]

Hi John, I wanna say thanks a bunch for the tutroiral.... I tried and was successful in just simply cleaning it.... I didn't have alcohol so I used Raw-unfiltered vinegar. I thought it's also worth mentioning that at 1:33, you didn't say to remove the brown/orange string connector that you would need to remove before you flip the motherboard. I think that's necessary, but that's what I did. I also cleaned the crevices of the controller and a few blows, just to prevent any dust and dirt build up again. Thanks alot for your video. 😁

[@gustavs.j]

Instructions unclear: my controller turned in to a microwave.

[@JohnGlasscock]

Hot pockets

[@yolo3004]

Stop stupid low iq jokes

[@Uso37]

Haha

[@Piyadeer72]

lil crazy for Correcting instructions kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmXUgmyQntiIoqc

[@jauspox]

@@yolo3004 you're just mad you can't come up with anything else than low IQ hate comments lol

[@geometricdash1390]

Fixed my controller, feeling good. Also fucked up all the wires to the vibrator. Now I can't use vibration, feeling cool.

[@pinkithecat9101]

manual battery saver xD

[@inextrikable-]

Instructions unclear: everyone in this comments section is saying instructions unclear

[@itzamj5027]

Lmao

[@realsdemise]

I didn't

[@ObeyCamp]

That's because nobody's smart enough to come up with original comments anymore.

[@collinyoung8657]

I cannot explain how thankful I am for how simple you made this. Great video

[@alm7888]

Instructions unclear: controller stuck in the middle of my moniter

[@ABC-in2le]

Shouldnt u be helping Brecken?

[@alm7888]

@@ABC-in2le no he is still smashing the tv to this day

[@ABC-in2le]

alm 7888 lol

[@curoz]

stfu

[@winrargameplays]

I love how the thumbnail and the title doesnt even say what exactly the problem is, but I clicked knowing the problem because my controller has it. Zero clickbait lol

[@bruh6664]

Instructions unclear : my controller is now a sock

[@azrinnoor4691]

Its true, i was the sock

[@aprilbeck6465]

Lucky,my mom found my poop sock

[@UserInterface00]

Me: sees video, then decides to wait for the next controller sale 😂😂😂

[@GanjaGuy710]

Lol don't hold your breath

[@breezynewmoney3602]

Facts 😂

[@-hunt-6225]

I was literally about to toss my Scuf and Razor Raiju PS4 controllers because the left stick drift being so powerful. My characters would be stuck going forward and it would make it almost impossible to sprint in games that you have to click down the left stick while pushing forward. That’s 1500+ hours in Destiny 2 pvp and another 300+ hours in Warzone. Thank you for saving me from buying another controller and not tossing those two expensive ones! You’re the real MVP!! 🔥 💯🤙🏻

[@lore2966]

After i clear the controller i feel like a specialist police guy who defusing VERY HARD BOMBS FROM CS:GO :D

[@Ansemrp]

I knew that the sensor wheel makeup is essentially the same in most controllers, and this helped me fix an age old drift in my 360 controller. I just wanted to make sure to open the housing properly. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@chrisandpizza6827]

Instructions unclear: my controller is now talking and walking around in my room

[@GanjaGuy710]

Damn thought I was the only one. Mine ate all my snacks I'm pissed.

[@chrisandpizza6827]

Sean Murphy yep day 5 and it taught me the secrets of the universe

[@GanjaGuy710]

@@chrisandpizza6827 cool just wait till he tells you the meaning of life. My mind is officially blown.

[@ericgarcia6724]

Remember when you mentioned that some people get lucky with cleaning the analog sticks? Yeah. I’m on of those guys now thanks to you.

[@danskins2722]

I’m about to do this. Nervous af but R3 drift has gotten way too bad. Wish me luck 🍀

[@ericgarcia6724]

Dmezz007 don’t worry you should be able to do it without any mistakes

[@Drizzlefr]

Instructions unclear: my controller turned into a mouse

[@baldy4563]

My left stick drifts and it’s so annoying because when I do something like trying to invite someone I always invite the wrong person And I use like 1 minute to do it

[@threadworm437]

Blow into it from all angles, my right stick used to drift and twitch but not anymore

[@padhn.krenix1230]

Plz help my controller always turns to thr left

[@RuneBa1]

Holyyy do the method this guy did, clean,

[@Rottin_SkullZ]

Fallschirmjäger I do this but I have to do it every couple of days because it doesn’t permanently fix it ;-;

[@brendanrennie257]

@@padhn.krenix1230 same this the second controller I've had with this issue in 3 months. It looks left for me too bro nd my right stick drifts down fml😪

[@manjii7766]

Instructions unclear: My controller is in the trash

[@spizixfn2086]

Stolen

[@manjii7766]

@@spizixfn2086 srry nvr saw

[@spizixfn2086]

@@manjii7766 uhuh

[@manjii7766]

@@spizixfn2086 yea i never saw and if u did i my finger would be broken by now scrolling ALL THE WAY DOWN just look at somebody elses comment i never saw

[@spizixfn2086]

@@manjii7766 it was a top comment and still is but idgaf anymore

[@ajhayes4425]

Priceless info my dude! Thank you. I have tried to de-solder these in the past and it is a tedious task, but this will more than likely fix 95% of the sticks provided they are still on centre. The only thing you could have done better is, have posted this video in 2014 :) Regardless... Solid work man! Looks like a first gen controller? In the beginning , they were made with better quality Japanese parts. DS4's of today just don't stack up.

[@supundissanayake4311]

Instructions clear : my controller works perfectly now

[@rheem7231]

I need help my controller stick still drift i put new sensors in they look alil diff. I cleaned them . i keep doing it over and over again and it still doesnt work.

[@wajdihadji3707]

Mine too

[@a5always]

Just when I was getting ready buy a new controller because of this issue your video was perfect great job my man keep up the great work just earned a subscriber

[@Ati-97]

I definitely won’t take my controller apart cause I know I won’t be able to assemble it.

[@The-Demon-Spirit]

Attila Szolnoki same like me I can take everything apart but putting it back together nah

[@krismartin4832]

It's easy to take apart granted it is not as scary to break open your controller when you have a second one on standby in case things go wrong.

[@bagasarva9899]

Its scary

[@kenjihirata9961]

I'd rather defuse a bomb; if I screw up, I won't have to live with it.

[@Bear_polar_pro]

Instructions unclear: My cat ended in the microwave

[@romengoneg238]

Instructions are unclear. My controller goes to web, and searches porn hub.

[@manuukms]

Instructions unclear: my PS4-Controller is now a Xbox-Controller

[@matthew5555]

Bro you’re a genius i always have a hard time describing this problem to people...although it looks complicated and risky this is still SUPER helpful

[@spex357]

The weakest bit in the chain is the track followed by the dust from it. Swabbing it with alcohol surely removes a layer of something which adds to its demise further down the track. Eventually you have to change the green bit and adjust it or it might still drift. This fix might give you some extra months of play as the new arm might run in a different arc and therefore new material, but it will be a minute change and short lived, but its worth a try. The two top pads on the wiper are centre reference and have little room to move anyway. Chances are you've bought the whole Pot, so you have the track at hand if the new wiper doesn't sort the problem. The position of the legs of the pot in the board holes plays a part in the centre position that is probably registered in the pad software. I'm wondering if Win10 has the tools needed for us to adjust stick centre like the xbox software can. Temporary fit the pot with toothpicks and plug it in and check centre, twisting the pot left or right will move the centre position. I'm guessing a ohm meter might also be of some help to gauge quality as this can differ wildly. Playstation has never given us the software so we can edit position, hopefully it will be open source one day.

[@Oddy25]

what

[@ArthurShelby-PB]

Is it possible yet?

[@OlSkunGun]

I've got two controllers with analog issues. Both are retired atm. I'm thinking about making 1 functional out of them. And when I go back to work maybe I'll buy parts and repair 2nd one as well. Thnx 4 the video.

[@Hairballers]

Instructions unclear: my controller turned into a bomb

[@nomoneyharry]

Eat your cereal my brother

[@Hairballers]

11% my brother why do you think there is no more cereal in the world

[@nomoneyharry]

@@Hairballers fax, our cult ate all of it man

[@baldur9591]

Had an unresponsive right analog stick X -axis sensor. It would require more effort and would delay whenever I pushed the stick to the left. It works now thank you!

[@helagent1835]

Ok

[@baldur9591]

@@helagent1835 what's that supposed to mean?

[@helagent1835]

@@baldur9591 idk

[@arab.]

Bought a new one cause on my old one the drift was too insane

[@randomstrangethings4204]

PANDA same

[@zakiaw4963]

My controller's drift is so strong to the left to the point that makes me unable to turn to the right

[@rockstarclub609]

@@zakiaw4963 same.

[@The-Demon-Spirit]

I know what you saying my controller started doing it with warzone keeps spinning to the left

[@Earthbound_Tales1]

@@The-Demon-Spirit lol

[@jozuaguerrero3231]

Thank you so much, I had 2 con titles with drift and the only thing I did was buying new ones, but with this new trick now I could save so much more money

[@The_Tribute_Maker]

Remember to remove the other ribbon cable he forgot to mention. Overlooked in editing maybe but, be careful!

[@skytex_]

Can u u help me plss?

[@remixtrick]

I still have my play station controller that came in the box and it doesn't have this drifting issue. I've had it since the first month the ps4 was released and it works like a charm. My Switch Joycons on the other hand....

[@Weinmaste]

So yeah, I won't be replacing any of that stuff cuz I'll never get it back together!!

[@Anisulhoq369]

Quick tip Don’t do it unless you have the required materials and it takes a lot of strength and have someone good with you who already opened a ps4 controller unless you wanna break it just like me lol

[@riztro4375]

Instructions unclear: I can’t see my controller

[@SilverDaysFail]

The shop I work for; the technician's wouldnt want anyone watching videos like these because people could break their stuff bit also possibly fix it themselves if they're up to the task. You also made this look way easier than it looks 😂

[@beastboybarri9367]

Also my friend told me this to stop it Hold down both of the thumbs really hard for as long as u can it works it worked for me

[@noutsider4742]

Bro i bet you it will break again at least a couple of days

[@beastboybarri9367]

Posetune K but I tried it and my controller didn’t even break

[@noutsider4742]

@@beastboybarri9367 yours can be a little problem. It may get bigger day by day

[@ahgpy]

Sub to me guys

[@beastboybarri9367]

This happened a year ago. Mate it didn’t even become a big problem as soon as I did it it was working perfectly fine

[@danskins2722]

OMG! It worked. 😳 went from playing on a 0.20 deadzone in MW back down to 0.05. This is everything!! I cannot thank you enough for this tutorial 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ccxgamerlynx]

Instructions unclear my controller is now a TV remote

[@mrcharanco327]

That was good

[@ericgarcia6724]

I did dismantle the controller and was able to get an unused controller to work like new. Thanks a lot!

[@YouTubeJay]

4:29 the outro lololol

[@user-rl8uk]

Looks like ur new here

[@MiBrCo4177]

I've got about 5 PS4 controllers that all have stick drift from cod lol. One in particular I would like to save so hopefully this method will repair it. Can't believe I found such a simple video quick into the point so many years after I stopped using my PS4. But here goes nothing!

[@Leo-me1lz]

When my parents walked in I switched to p*** cause that was easier to explain

[@jahzelmckinney8359]

What?

[@Gabriel_Idsoe]

Ok

[@Gabi_Camataru]

Instructions unclear: now my joystick is stuck going in the left side

[@boneylockz3967]

I'm not much of a handy man but I want to actually try this on my broken controller to see of I can fix it.

[@frigeratorr3266]

I recommend taking out the the entire Circuit bored instead of trying to flip it. It’s a lot easier and you won’t mess up any wiring, trust me I’ve done it this way many times before with no issues.

[@litstranger2153]

The Analog was DUALSENSE beta

[@kaymous870]

Instructions unclear: created a dark matter that got me to the 5.9th dimension.

[@23migo]

KAYMOUS AHAHA funny

[@Primezzz777]

Instructions unclear: The deceptions are now trying to kill me.

[@mangasaint]

I tried a few resetting methods when my drift made the controller become unusable. Didn’t work, so I blew in the joy sticks a few times as a last ditch attempt to prevent opening it up. It worked perfectly lol! Sometimes the simplest fixes are the best one.

[@Haadi2007]

Sooo we're just gonna forget the fact his name ends with glasscock

[@ccxgamerlynx]

Yea

[@destynharris6292]

Ofcourse

[@Haadi2007]

Shut up u little saddo

[@itzkness3180]

dead meme

[@tramblated]

@@itzkness3180 u have a meme profile picture thats actually kinda dead

[@psychomantis8007]

This is good to know. I already play without vibration, so I'm not worried about it. I'm going to give this a shot

[@noyou1933]

Thanks bro. I accidentally broke my ps4 controller by dismantling it 😑😑😑😭😭😭😭😭

[@markaar89]

Just exactly what I was looking for, but before I opened the controller I blew through the joystick and it worked, it was dust I guess. I'm saving this video for future use

[@seanakapax]

Instruction Clear: Controller is working!

[@VTECKiD32]

Bro. I needed this after buying controller after controller. Thank you good sir!

[@shyskfrosty515]

the fact that anyone else would've completely over complicated this is sad

[@subscribetomefornoreason7078]

I did it and it works thank you so much dude It took half an hour to do it but it was worth it

[@certifiedgangstergamergodatlas]

People use ur sunamefor fun

[@torvamessorem6686]

Humanity successfully lands robots on Mars. Also humanity: can't create a controller without stick drift.

[@d_qic2063]

Bro you gotta chill with the left stick you ripped it

[@dinendrajeyakanthan6520]

Really appreciate the guide man I had this problem for years but I found no guide so again thank you

[@dark-soul_4475]

Once i tried cleaning my sensor wheels but it wouldnt click on. After i rebuilded the whole controler, my charecter would spin around in circles. So i dicided to save some stress and buy a new controller instead

[@manostz656]

Bro thanks you are the best. With no experience i completely sussed to fix my controller. I'm waiting for your next video 😉. Keep up the good work 👍💪.

[@XQGaming]

My website at 0:20 lol 😂👌 can you contact me via email John, I can build something cool for you! 🎮❤️

[@yxnggunz7723]

I have 3 controllers that drift. I'm about to hit your shop up lol

[@XQGaming]

@@yxnggunz7723 lol 😂👌 add in the comment box before you confirm your order the following passphrase: "Im wonderfully equipped"

[@yxnggunz7723]

@@XQGaming lol will do

[@JohnGlasscock]

That would be awesome man I appreciate your comment and your website is very helpful 😄

[@XQGaming]

@@JohnGlasscock That great, email me at [e-mail] so I can do something in return for you!

[@mikerobotgaming9687]

Very nice. I really like your channel. Very helpful to a newbie. Keep up the good work.

[@julian9003]

I am not doing this I am 13 you know what I might as well steal my dads credit card go to gamestop around the block and buy a new controller Edit:I was not 18 so I could not buy it and my parents found out and now I am grounded

[@jofh9447]

Cool

[@dapizzaghost5458]

Wtf why would u do that.

[@julian9003]

@@dapizzaghost5458 I was too lazy

[@dapizzaghost5458]

@@julian9003 Welp.

[@ryz3n_]

guys thank me later and this is serious if you're having drift issues put the left/right stick in your mouth and blow for 5 secs than pull up the stick and do 5 full turns or more than press L3/R3 and do 5 more full turns and ur good to go

[@bennythebaw]

I’d rather have stuck drift then do this

[@nelsonlol5218]

Bruv this is easy

[@tiflowmo44]

can also be adjusted. Option then set the dead area of ​​the stick, moving speed to max and then set the dead area up in 0.01 steps until the movement is gone, then set the movement of the sticks on their own level again, finished have fun 😌

[@antonioperdomo504]

Men thanks to you I finally fix my drift problem

[@whoisplatinum]

Took me about 30 minutes just to remove the screws...sooo great start 🙂

[@androsforever500]

This worked for me: On my left analog stick I would get problems when pointing it upwards, so when I was running forward sometimes my character would stop randomly. Very simply hold down your analog sticks lightly and do 360 rotations. In my case I would hear a noise coming from my left analog stick when the rotation was around the 1 o'clock to 2o'clock area. Now keep doing 360 rotations while holding down the analog sticks but apply a little more pressure as you go around especially in the area where you hear the noise. After doing this for about a minute all the analog stick problems I was having are gone, without having to take it apart.

[@evaz950]

Instructions unclear: controller stuck in the middle of my stomach

[@faketerror8844]

Be careful when doing this... Not all controllers have the same potentiometers (you called them analog sensors) and you can actually break the potentiometer if you open it like that... In some cases the potentiometer pins (legs) can break as well. So be very cautious when doing this. For most people I would recommend just buying a replacement controller or having the potentiometers replaced by a professional.

[@chivo850]

You are right. Ive noticed that these videos give the impression that it's normal to "open" them. When doing that, it bends the pins. I got curious with old controller and open and closed to see how long until it would break. I got 5-6 times and the pot snapped off of the soldered pins.

[@darianthescorpion1132]

Wow! Thank you! I’ve been cooped up at home during the pandemic and my controller did develop this problem. Super Helpful. 👍👍

[@ernazcrazed]

Thank you it was very helpful!!I threw it away!! now im waiting for the new controller to arrive

[@ninjavalley1409]

So after trying this method I went and bought a new controller today thanks Glasscock!

[@ameeralsawaf5699]

Thank you for the short videos i really like your Channel

[@jankec]

Everybody gangsta till the controller drift grows self aware

[@manueljaquim6986]

0:30 do never ever ever put that green box till the bottom, it can brake that solduture and ull never be able to use that controller, personal experience, I broke one like that, be very gentle In that e specific part

[@Coeurdedragon]

Thank you! Everything is working after all steps. I don't know if that solve my problem yet but my controller still active.

[@CRRRAZY-GAMER]

you rocks broo. my controller is good to go again. just followed ur foot prints

[@LB-ud9nm]

Instructions Unclear: clicked home button and my car started up..

[@joysticksweat8109]

When you fail at getting likes.

[@Andpah]

loved it. always with good content !!

[@JohnGlasscock]

Thanks man

[@Firegod24]

Instructions unclear! It blew up and now I’m inside the hospital

[@Wikary_]

You can just change the deadzone (the distance that the stick needs to travel untill it actually moves in the game) in the settings of most of the modern games.