What Causes Stick Drift Controller and How To Really Fix It

Thanks for checking this video and my channel. I Try to make education videos to enhance your PS5 experience. I found this is the best way to fix a stick drift, and it works also for PS4 Controller Drift since they use the same joystick module. I hope this video helped you out. You can find the material in this video below on my Amazon affiliated links:
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[@TheGamer2Know]

Hall Effect Joysticks seem to work a lot better: check out new video for all the details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqPNfJWtYqtpsLc

[@niwatori3790]

0:30 were those backgrounds really necessary lol. "Now, does that fix the stick drift" *lightspeed*

[@MyButtsBeenWiped]

So, in other words, buy a new controller.

[@derrickkplummer7187]

Right dam

[@zangetsu2k8]

@@MyButtsBeenWiped if you do buy a new controller, save the old one and use it for practice soldering and replace the joystick. long term you will save alot of money if you learn how to repair these yourself.

[@zangetsu2k8]

hall effect ones should never get stick drift problems as they never have a wiper touch a resistance surface.

[@9ALiTY]

I think the companies know exactly what they are doing. This wasn't a big issue a few console generations ago.

[@user-wb9yc2pc3s]

It was always an issue

[@9ALiTY]

@@user-wb9yc2pc3s bru I literally use PS1 & PS2, & PS3 controllers that have had HEAVY use for many years & they don't. But new ones get it like once a year. I'm not saying its impossible, but it used to be far far less common. They used to make stuff better. Now they have planned obsolescence.

[@JustArcher19]

@@user-wb9yc2pc3s no it wasn't

[@SSGoatanks]

They create a defective product on purpose so people have to spend more - it's a deceptive money grab 💰

[@ericschauer5950]

​@@user-wb9yc2pc3sno I've had over 10 ps1 not one drifts today, 7 ps2 and none drift, 3 ps3 same ,but my ps4 has3 one drifts, ps5 my one controller started to drift less than a month from owning, but my switch is even worse so

[@xi-deadshot-ix5838]

Had my PS5 for 2 months and my left stick strafes left. My ps3 & ps4 controllers lasted for YEARS without issue and survived tons of abuse 😂

[@-konu-]

Only had mine for a month til it happened🥲

[@Nasarex]

extremely underrated video production quality. i hope your channel gains more traction and grows because you deserve it.

[@user-zc8wo5sb2x]

Had a massive left stick drift, managed to clean everything and it f***** worked, lets go man you're a G

[@angelnaydev5801]

One of the best repair videos. Short, clear and on topic. Thanks!

[@TYEGaming]

True 👍. Other vids were totally useless

[@sheeshshoot123]

Agreed

[@ianmelville4071]

i've got 3 controllers 3- 5 years old, no drift, i bought a new sony official controller, after 1 month i get serious drift, it can't be just wear and tear.

[@tbnrrenagade9507]

Newer controllers sacrifice durability for smoother performance I’ve been told

[@urbexingTss]

Sony has one year stick drift warranty send it in and get free replacement

[@jasonleekinney]

You’re not the only one. They’re designed to break. Now they offer 20$ replacements for the edge controller.

[@CorruptedYT]

My brand new scuf and regular got drift after the soft wear update and I know that's the case because the have the same exact drift on both going up and right, there something faulty with the control software i believe

[@jasonleekinney]

The sad part is Gamesir makes a G7 SE anti drift controller for Xbox for 40$. They say it’s amazing.

[@ZackuAkitoki]

Dude, I've been cleaning the wrong one because I didn't know the bottom was for left and right. You're the first vid I've found that explains them. Groovy

[@hasaniennis442]

By far the best method. I’ve been fixing drift like this for Xbox 360, PS4, and now PS5. As result I have numerous Frankenstein controllers with different parts from different controllers

[@briarwolverine9316]

This is actually a really good solution I tried it some years ago because I didn't want to replace the whole analog sticks so out of desperation I accidentally did what this guy did and it worked again.

[@joel3683]

Yup it's awesome, and now they give you the option to completely replace your analog stick with the dual sense edge for $20 a pop, smh. I like it but $20? Nah.

[@Jake-po4sp]

@@joel3683 Beyond disappointed they did not just use Hall effect sticks. No, they had to reengineer the thing so they could sell you a “solution” over and over. Gross.

[@walletphonekeys]

What did u do

[@dadadadada4974]

In addition to the actual content being very useful, the production and editing of this video was excellent! Keep up the good work!

[@flhtbill]

Finally, someone who gets to the point with the real method of fixing/reconditioning the controller. Thanks!

[@jinks6005]

Good job sourcing the video of the pot. I couldn't find anywhere else showing exactly what the wiper should look like until I clicked on this video. Mine were bent and the video shows they should be flat. Just cleaning the left pot helped fix mine but I learned something anyways.

[@morganblackstoneproduction5064]

6:52 you can actually see a tiny piece of the piece falling off there, so that could be what was causing the drift as well. Thank you for explaining it so well and taking the effort of zooming in on the close ups. Keep the good work!

[@cozmik4586]

No that piece broke off of the old bracket (white) but it didnt matter because its being replaced

[@SSjGuitarist]

It broke when he was putting it together the first time after cleaning it with the q-tip. You can see him struggle to close it back up and then as soon as he opens it the second time, the little nub falls out. So I think the cleaning worked maybe but he broke the dowel that holds it steady?

[@wallyg77]

I did this to a ps4 controller I used to have, super simple it just takes a bit of patience and the right tools 👌🏻

[@qasim13]

What a man saved me so much money by watching this video and for once a title that’s NOT clickbait. Much appreciated 🙌🏼

[@flameohotman98]

This video was incredibly helpful! I’ve watched multiple different ones to try and fix my drift issues on two controllers, and so far this has been the only one that actually clearly explains what causes it! I finally understand and will be taking a second attempt at fixing the remaining drift on one. Thank you so much!

[@BennyHarassi]

this should be a class action lawsuit

[@asl2221]

I've thought the same thing for a while

[@kayloyd08]

So simple and so easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@Perpetuousdreamer92]

Thanks for this detailed yet concise and super clear and honest video 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@KriticalQuality]

Your videos on this topic saved the life of my recent controller modding project. Seriously man, you deserve a lot of praise for making these vids. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@matthewstarks-qw7iy]

seriously he does, i was on a final level of my game and boom started drifting i got my tools and watched him and now i feel like i work for ps5 repairs lol

[@alexingram127]

@@matthewstarks-qw7iyI’m surprised it actually works, thank god I didn’t throw away my older spoiled controller that’s where I got the spare for the new one, it started drifting after a more of purchasing it

[@ivanruiz8452]

Extremely clear breakdown, helped me identify the problem behind the stick drift. The one downside is it seems to be an inevitability that the potentiometers will wear out/ burn out with time and use, forcing you to replace, if you know how.

[@MaoMaster69]

That's the point of companies using this tech, honestly. It's meant to break down and make you buy new peripherals, cause not many people know how to solder and repair. Like, Sony and Microsoft COULD use hall effect pots, but...why? People would buy their controllers less because they won't ever NEED a new one; the controller just wouldn't break down with better tech. In other words, pick up some hobbiest and repair skills and keep them in your back pocket. It can be really cathartic fixing these products on your own, and it ends up being a fine investment in time and money (and it's just better for the environment, anyway).

[@PapaGleb]

Unfortunately, companies see controllers as consumable items. If you look at the datasheet from Alpine Alps, the manufacturer of the sticks used in every game console, they say that a stick will last 2 million cycles. Sony could have very easily introduced hall effect sensors but instead they made the edge controller so you can buy more the sticks that will wear out.

[@indykid77]

The controller that came with my PS5 was completely cooked after a month and now the second one I bought is bugging a month and a half later, idk what to do :/

[@PapaGleb]

If both controllers started acting up a month into their lives then that is not a controller issue and nowhere near normal even if you play 8-10 hours a day. Look into your storage and habits. Do you have pets and/or do you eat while playing? I have repaired many controllers where upon opening them find pet hair, dust, and other particulats in the sticks. In your situation, if you aren't comfortable opening up a controller, get some IPA or contact clearer. Without opening the controller, that really is your only option without buying a new one. @@indykid77

[@villdoc]

You can return them. Sony will replace them if they are that new.

[@chaddavid1037]

This is a LEGIT channel. Ive seen countless videos parroting the nonsense you pointed out in the beginning. Also you have a link where to buy the parts. A+ Sir. 10/10!

[@TheGamer2Know]

Check the description for the links. Thanks for viewing and the love!

[@chaddavid1037]

@@TheGamer2Know oh yes, i was just stating that it was awesome that you also provided the links, but i didnt word it right, my bad i framed it as a question instead of a statement . I used them to order the parts. Thanks bro!

[@Rahburrito]

This is an awesome video, man. You make everything clear and concise, get right to the point, and make it look easy!

[@MangTake]

Thanks a lot for this guide. Was able to fix my left stick drift. I swapped the wipers from top to right and right to top(for left stick) and it worked liked a charm

[@jayplaysmc302]

You’re the man!! I had a few old controllers that had their own issues that I used as a donor controller. Put the new piece in the potentiometer of my main controller and fixed it right up! Thanks so much!!!

[@TheGamer2Know]

I'm glad the video help you out man!

[@flatlineracer3207]

This helped me out so much. Exactly my problem. All fixed because of you. Great Video my good man. Thanks

[@spiroskaltsoukalas9692]

I have seen a lot of videos about this problem and your is by far the best one!!! Well done I appreciate sharing these info's. Thank you very much

[@sweetlou5902]

You rock! I cleaned the green part and replaced the wipers, fixed both sticks for up and down drift! Thanks a million pal.

[@iKevinF]

I'm just gonna say, this video helped me BIG TIME. Initially, I opened my DualSense and just sprayed contact cleaner into the analog module and tried rotating it around a bit to see if that would clean it out to remedy the drift problem, but it didn't. Once I came across this video, I tried doing as it said and pulled the wiper out and cleaned with a q-tip and the contact cleaner and once I put it back together, the majority of the drift was gone. There's still a very small drift but it doesn't seem to affect the games at all so I'm going to call it a win! Great video, keep it coming!

[@7thNoteOfficial]

Yep gotta open n clean the rubbers

[@GamingTherapyOnYT]

Great video, straight to the point with easy steps!

[@marioreed4628]

Awesome video with the right detail to genuinely fix the issue bro. Bravo

[@capybara9921]

Thank you so much! I got stick drift in my PS5 controller so I did EXACTLY what you did. I bought new potentiometers and replaced the white thingies, both of them in one stick. Now they work properly again. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@coffincolors_]

Hey man. Thanks for making this video! I thought i was going to have to solder on a new analog stick module and I definitely can't solder so you saved me $70, I owe you a beer!! I took it apart as delicately as I could but honestly wasn't as hard as it looks taking out the ribbon cables and prying off the green plastic containing the contact. I just cleaned it as you described and it's working perfectly. My right stick would just get stuck moving up it was horrible. Night and day difference, thanks again.

[@danhtidcox2638]

This video was so helpful!!! I didn’t even know I could plug my controller into my laptop and test the drift from a website haha

[@sanobaw1]

No long talk straight to the point I like these kind of videos

[@seanwood6613]

Exceptionally well put together video with great visual detail that helped answer all my questions. Thanks from Gauteng, South Africa.

[@grandmaster-grouch]

Great break down man! Really good job. I’m curious if you knew if there’s a company that offers Hall Sensing gimbles? Kinda like what they have for Taranis X-lite controllers for RC hobbies? It would so dope to have that kind of precision adjustments with trim functions. Thanks for your time I’m also a new subscriber a old Socom Navy Seals PS competition player. (socom was PS first online game remember?😊) cheers bud

[@chummythegamingdummy6566]

Even though I’m not confident enough to take my controller apart myself. This was an amazing video. Great content and visual representation of the mechanics

[@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson]

ifixit guides, bro. Some of the little ribbon cables can be kinda tricky to get plugged back in on the DualSense, but other than that it's pretty straightforward. You don't even have to tear it down all the way to access the joysticks.

[@richarddixon3427]

I agree I've done all the other tips and still have the same problem even tho this is my 2nd controller and less than a months use.....it goes straight up and my first I had it over a year and it just spins...I want to fix them but know nothing about taking them apart

[@nogoodcharlesgaming]

@@richarddixon3427 don't bother dude just make sure you get insurance on them because if you take it apart it won't work when you put it back together even if you follow these videos I promise you

[@nogoodcharlesgaming]

@@richarddixon3427 even if you get the toolkit and do everything they say to do something won't work like the battery or the Bluetooth

[@Ryan_Nath]

It's easy, the hardest part is putting the black strip thing back on the front of the pad once you've put the pad back together lol

[@versacevampire]

So awesome to see this guy say he was nearing 500 subscribers and now has over 14k a year later. Inspiring and amazing!

[@ZERO-CHEATS-GAMING]

Thank you for this ✔️ Saved me a fortune in the long run, also great editing

[@gigiying6493]

This is the most sensible method of repair I’ve ever seen!

[@gigiying6493]

@Gamer2Know470 really?

[@SwiftShotSA]

Thanks a ton, this is the solution we've waited for. Now my PS5 controller works flawlessly. Nice tutorial 👍

[@Armzed1]

This has helped me fix my stick drift for my dual sense edge,there a no replacable modules in stock at the moment.....so this has helped me a lot. I followed your instructions ,used my phone to magnify what im looking at,cleaned whith alcohol and put it back together,its like brand new,even when i go into the custom settings for the controller the sticks arent moving at all,its amazing. Thank you so much man,appreciate you. 🙏👑

[@rammymourino362]

Good video going straight to the point without inecesary talking really teaches and given instructions. I can't stand youtubers talking like they are cool 30-minute videos about something that can be explained in 5 minutes. Thanks again you my youtuber

[@hackenslashh]

I have never experienced stick drift on any console except for Ps5. I feel like this is intentional to make people buy more controller pads or buy the pro controller and regularly buy new sticks modules.

[@rebcommando587]

Because the world and everything in it is out to get you and swindle you in any way possible so be paranoid right

[@rye7839]

The dualsense seems way too over-designed, too much risk of parts malfunctioning

[@akeuc5770]

Best video to resolve stick drift at last someone else realised that only Changing the potentiometers is the only way

[@andrepacheco6067]

Following your instructions it works! Period! You saved me a ton of cash, THANKS. Merry Christmas and have a great New Year's!

[@Mr-Felix]

Thank you! I finally have a way to fix stick drift. It's so hard to find any guides.

[@Manc82]

Best thing I found too clean the wipers and the contact strips is contact cleaner. The qtip method leaves fibre strands that will cause drift again.

[@MugiwarasNakama]

A toothbrush brush should work better as well since a good toothbrush will not leave any risidue or fibers.

[@Manc82]

@@MugiwarasNakama might be a bit abrasive on the contact strips.

[@cridus_]

i bought foam q-tips on purpose :V

[@MugiwarasNakama]

@@Manc82 not all toothbrushes are made the same. Some are very soft and sensitive. The great thing about using a toothbrush is that the bristles are specifically designed to not come lose and are designed to bend and take more abuse than the object you are scrubbing. You just need to apply the correct amount of pressure. If you are pressing it roughly over the components ofc its going to be abrasive. But with a light touch it shouldn't be a problem at all.

[@chadgoodwin1507]

Just make sure it's plastic safe.

[@dillbulgogi]

Thanks this helped me a lot!! I had to switch the wiper for potentiometer on my left stick just like you showed. No more drift!👍

[@panamike6178]

WTF doesn't Sony fix it? If you and the guy in this video can fix it, can't sony prevent it from happening? Lazy MF's my controller got drift and I did something fu&^%$ up to get a new one.

[@MoroseMoe]

@@panamike6178 potentiometer tech is garbage for controllers and there is nothing they can do to prevent it. Sure, they could protect the casing better, but it would only delay the inevitable as it wears out. The only thing is to use different tech, which exists and is being used by a company called GuliKit - they make very good controllers compatible with most platforms.

[@Rohan1s495]

@@MoroseMoe yes , but gulikit king kong 2 pro controller costs $100 with taxes + their controllers have some other issues , I've seen reviews on Amazon, there's No stick drift but other issues in them

[@levyl44]

Did the drift come back? I know it will eventually but how long did it last?

[@ramo._.]

OMG my roller was driftin crazy and this video helped me repair it, god bless you man :)

[@ikramzamri]

Thank you very much sir. I did this and and just cleaned the wipers, my stick drift dissapeared! This is a gem. Thank u sir. Please keep sharing good stuff like this. i wish u all the best.

[@Hyphu]

This is the video I've been looking for. Thanks for your hard work!

[@TheGamer2Know]

Hope it helps :))

[@Dinodancing283]

I don't trust myself to fix an 80 dollar controller.

[@freeguy3376]

Nor did I but I got my repair kit today for,£7 after twenty minute no more stuck drift it was really was easy to take it apart

[@seemi9600]

Dude I totally agree with you!!! But if we're gonna go ahead and buy another one we might as well learn some stuff with something defective right? See if we can fix it.

[@Dinodancing283]

Tru

[@truthfinder93]

already not working properly what you got to lose

[@sadiejohn7753]

I'm collecting controllers 😂.

[@deanbennett1502]

Great video, sorted my drift issue and saved me £60 on a new controller! Also highlights why the other 'fixes' suggested elsewhere are just never going to work.

[@nydeviantgaming6872]

I really love this video, i work in tech so knowing the why and how the component's work before getting to the solution is really beneficial. Thank you!

[@bluewolf599]

The contacts of the aluminum cursor tend to blacken, so it is ALWAYS necessary to re-polish them with 800 sandpaper (both the tip and the two lower points of the cursor) and when closing, make sure that the semicircle is raised enough towards the resistive part of the analog box.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Oooor contact cleaner so you don't literally thin down the pads..

[@OkBro-jh3qu]

you talk to much aluminum corner and 800 sandpaper are you a dork or what

[@definitelyahumannotabot]

Sure bud ruin it to clean it. Real smart

[@rc7435]

800 grit?? Yeah no... 1500 2000 maybe

[@lurkerrekrul]

Thanks for this. I had assumed that you would need to desolder everything to clean or change the pots. I have a PS2 controller where the left stick always registers fully to the right. I'm going to try cleaning it and see if it fixes it. No big loss if it doesn't, as I found it in the trash anyway, and I have several others.

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

Great information and visual example of how to replace the parts! I liked and subscribed to your channel.

[@thedotKel]

Very straight to the point and great video!

[@leonardomustaine1214]

Now this is a helpful guide to get rid of drift, it was impossible for me to play any non fighting game. Thank you!

[@alinaalexandrovski4109]

Very helpful!! I was going to buy a new one but this fixed my issue!

[@nitosjr14]

Hey man thanks for the through explanation, very meticulously done. I like how you said at one point that it was easy to take things apart but putting them back together is tough. You got my sub for sure! I kept looking all over the internet on “why joysticks would drift?” And all I could find was just videos on how to fix it. Again thanks for the explanation l, it helped a lot. Hope you get more subs.

[@Blackomagico]

Very detailed repair guide. Appreciate it. Helped me fix my issue

[@junkinlove199]

I agree with everything in this video, I do my own repairs as well. However be careful opening the tracks to replace the contact pads inside. I have had the legs of the track break off and needing replaced. Stick drift is all about the power difference that is given to each axis, which is how the contact plates work. Best fix for drift is to solder resistors between the legs on opposite side of board to compensate the direction drift. Your method will work great if it works the first time, however multiple teardowns of the same tracks will break it over time, breaking the legs which breaks the solder connection, which will cause even harder drift or unresponsive controls.

[@JakeMcClane]

I use 50k ohm smd potentiometers connected in parallel on each pot of the stick. Then I can just adjust them when ever i get drift

[@coffincolors_]

​@Never0utGunned could you explain this a bit i'm curious what you mean? If you have time no worries

[@harryadegoke2391]

i see what you mean but i have at least done this method over 20 times on my ps4 controller XD

[@maskedman5657]

We need more detailed breakdowns

[@OneAndOnlyZekePolaris]

You just like me, even though you only testing one stick, you still test the other stick even though you know it is working just fine.

[@TugaKit]

thank you ao much ! My ps5 controller had severe stick drift, and now it works perfectly. nice tutorial, and really well expleined

[@JosephDewey]

Such a great video! It's so cool you made this when you only had 500 subscribers.

[@gratti1318]

Since I’ve tried to fixed my controller a few times a good over of advice is to tighten all your screws cause it really helps

[@michaelhill6453]

Just the screws on the outside of the controller.

[@ivanaviNiebla]

How does that work? xP

[@gratti1318]

@@ivanaviNiebla I don’t even know tbh but if there not tightened then it could cause some problems

[@supriyomal1219]

Had drift problem for last 7 days... Today swapped my right stick with the left along with the base pad.. works great!! You are a legend!! ❤️

[@frostyff-]

Hey bro, where did you get the new potentiometer? I couldn't find it on Amazon India. Please reply.

[@natemck7131]

Thank you. This worked. I have repaired three controller. Complete concise clear instructions.

[@HellDescent]

First video I see in over 10 years where it is shown how to actually fix it, nstead of "clean and blow your controller". Thank you

[@ReduxVII]

Nice work around. Didn’t want to have to desolder/solder anything. What’s important here is that you be careful when prying open the cube, if you open it too far you may snap the pins. I will try this on two drifting controllers i have and leave some feedback when im done. Great video.

[@Ethan-fz7um]

sooooo any results?

[@ReduxVII]

@@Ethan-fz7um one of the two controllers worked. The other one got worse, i suppose it was an error on my part. In any-case, i bought a dual sense edge, and just avoided having this issue ever again, i got it for $130 because it was a open box, great deal. Honestly, if you can save up for a dual sense edge. Ive gone through two controllers that had the same issue.

[@pokesnax7935]

​@@ReduxVIIwhat do you mean it won't ever happen again? What's the difference with the dual sense edge?

[@YBNmarinara]

@@pokesnax7935 You can swap them out for new sticks which still isn't ideal. Order a custom controller with " hall effect " joysticks thats the best way to avoid stick drift.

[@ReduxVII]

@@pokesnax7935 the dual sense edge uses modern joystick modules referred to ass “Hall Effect” joysticks. Controllers with these type of joysticks very rarely if it at all have drifting issues because drifting is fundamentally a mechanical/physical issue of the potentiometers wearing down or being defective. The “hall effect” joysticks eliminate these issues because they use magnets and electrical conductors to measure their position, distance, and movement. This is why i recommend investing in the dual sense edge, ideally if you can get a good deal…as it is a bit expensive, but well worth it. Or invest in third party controller with these joysticks, which for me personally, isn’t ideal because i prefer the seamless integration put into the dual sense edge because it’s designed specifically with the ps5 in mind and has software built into the console and controller itself to make it more user friendly and ultimately more convenient.

[@elessarstrider5210]

5:45 You can probably re-tension (bend them carefully) the wipers.

[@CookieIsBack024]

Yup, even if you have like half of one, correct the height and you should be good, I didn't want damage so I bent it down, not identical but 1st try worked, good to know you can just get a new wiper tho

[@campos3452]

Yes that’s what I do and it’s back like new! 👍🏼

[@Derpyloshk]

Sadly it didn't work for me and I unintentionally made the issue worse than when I started to try to fix the issue

[@CookieIsBack024]

@@Derpyloshk Hey man idk why I saw this but I did the same thing, make sure you have a clear photo and clean it on both sides. A regular qtip is awful and WILL tear so if you could spring for a sponge, and fr a dry one if not a dab or dap of isopropyl alcohol, it's not the main path to my success but it helps for sure. You can get it about half way and then bend it flat, try to really study the photo and hopefully you can get it, careful with the ribbon wires and best of all great luck bud. I wish I knew where I got my console, I could rely on them to fix it for me but sadly I and many others got real messed up

[@oDEEJAY98o]

Thank you, thank you. I have been dealing with this issue and it’s so relieving to know how drift happens. This was the most useful video, for me at the least👍

[@giampaolo004]

Followed the exact same procedure but drift was even worst after replacement. I'm here wandering how it worked so well in your case. My opinion is that the wear is also in the part of the potentiometer that remains, and to fix it we need to charge both parts of the potentiometer, not only half of it. Replacing the whole joystick disoldering form motherboard and soldering back a new one that's the right fix.

[@MMX17]

Took a wired controller apart, last year I think, and one of the analog sticks were completely stiff. I think the stick was able to be moved around, but unless it was in the middle (original point) there was a massive amount of resistance. I think the problem I experienced was something else other than what was shown in the video, but I always did wonder if there was something else I could do. I didn't know or want to solder a controller so I threw the wired one away and got a new controller.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Yeah man taking it apart an cleaning it is one thing but once you gotta start SOLDERING chit then fc all that just get a new controller wtf

[@KHAL-EFFECT-876]

This actually worked it took me a couple of tries but I finally got it thanks for the tips man

[@elclandestino93]

Thank for sharing, how long did it take you to figure this out. People like you make it easy for the rest of us!

[@caleasthetic]

It has been known for a long time that this is the cause of the drift. But did not actually know how to replace these myself. Right now i am installing hall effect sensors in my joycons (hall effect sticks use magnets to determine the sticks position instead of wipers that wear down overtime) they are from gulikit. They told me they where going to make hall effect sticks for the dualsense aswell. I just hope hall effect sensors will become the new standard in new controllers going forth. Sony is not even putting them in the dualsense edge.

[@Jay-mx5ky]

This happened to me quite a bit and the only solution that I've actually done that's permanently fixed my sticks (until the next drift issue) is soldering another track on. It seems like the wipers wear the track more than the track wears the wipers.

[@itsova6108]

Probably the best vid out there for fixing stick drift!

[@davidebalzano]

that's what I just did, 20 mins and my pad was working back perfectly. Thanks for the vid.

[@dixon-cyder]

You buy a fancy $200 remote only for it to have stick drift the 2nd month of owning it

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Nice tutorial great job

[@jacob9340]

Nice! Luckily got away with just cleaning the wipers and pad and fixed my drift. Went ahead and ordered some replacements tho as I'll eventually need to replace them. Thanks a million, get to return my new controller.

[@davezimmer3531]

Excellent video dude. Straight and to the point. Cheers

[@mynameis5110]

Why would u speed through the opening the controller part

[@MH-kc1eu]

It sucks that Sony can't just give us a good controller with good joysticks, they expect you to take your PS five and your controller apart to keep fixing problems.

[@justinmartin8840]

Great explanation and close ups. Thanks

[@lucapirilli]

Thanks a lot for the clear explaination! I have a Series S/X controller that was drifting and no tutorial worked well (removing the dark brown thingie on the side kinda fixed it for a while but then it started drifting again), but now thanks to you I managed to replace the potentiometer, hardest thing was to actually put the new one inside again. Seems to work fine for now, finger crossed!

[@hphp7587]

It's the resistance pad that fails, wipers are always good to go. And the second cause is the thumbstick itself. The spring mechanism wears out and the stick don't make it back to the center.

[@polyscient]

That's what I thought too. It's a bit suspect that changing the wiper fixed the problem in this video.

[@OnFight1997]

My left joystick has roughly -0.003 to -0.03 drift. How bad in your experience with drift do you think it is worth to repair the potentiometer? I've seen knock-off Aliexpress PS4 potentiometers go for 2$ each. Cleaning the ones I currently have might be enough, but I am quite scared to open them up and not put them back together correctly and breaking them in the process.

[@triyo1089]

If its hardly noticeable or not affecting gameplay dont bother

[@Non-Mortuus]

Just fixed 2 controllers with spare parts from an old Xbox 360 controller. Awesome video. Thank you so much

[@trev6967]

WD40 Contact Cleaner!! force the nozle into the controller, tricky but once it's in spray. remove the nozzle, spin the controller sticks, I've did this twice and now I've not had any drift in months.

[@jololol7158]

I may need to do this for my controller. All of a sudden the right analog stick just shoots up on its own (I play CoD so I’ll be looking/aiming up). It’s tolerable but when you’re in a middle of a fight or have the perfect shot and it jerks up out of nowhere its very annoying.

[@goveyjones2343]

Same here homie! I thought I was going nuts in the beta

[@JamalJay93]

I’m literally having the same issue 😅it’s so damn frustrating

[@lokichomp2856]

I used to have something similar lol. if I was running and looked to my right I would stop moving. I could only attack people to my left or id die from randomly standing still mid fight 🤣🤣

[@gabrielcolucci8159]

Thank you for the video bro, earned a subscriber, gona try this with my dualsense's.

[@woundcavity]

First vid I've watched that works, thanks you absolute g

[@darkezowsky]

My PS1 controllers? No drift after 20 years My PS5 controller? Drift after one week 😑

[@myst8217]

Literally.

[@KoolKeithProductions]

@@myst8217 im having drift now, but it doesn't really effect gameplay. It's only noticable on GoW Ragnarok when I pull up the map, cuz the icon just slowly drifts to the right constantly 😳 But I'm afraid to open my controller up because again, it doesn't effect gameplay and I don't wanna make it worse 😳

[@ivanaviNiebla]

The PS1 controllers drift too, but you don't notice it because those have huge deadzones. Today's controllers have minimal deadzones to make them more precise when playing shooters, but that makes the drift noticeable. To have the old school experience, just increase the deadzones.

[@behzadmirmozaffari2563]

The use of potentiometers for a gaming analogue stick is the scummiest move that has been done in the gaming industry. It's only there so you are forced to buy new controllers. Magnetic, mechanical or optic solutions are available but are intentionally avoided by the industry. Also, while there are solutions like this one, the controllers are specifically designed to be more complicated to open and highly susceptible to failure if frequently opened.