How To Fix Controller Drift Xbox One

FAQs

What Causes Xbox controller drift?

Worn out springs: Each thumbstick sensor component has two springs that help snap it back to the center whenever you remove your thumb. When one or both springs wear out, you’ll notice drift. Replacing the springs fixes that problem

How do I fix my Xbox One controller drift without taking it apart?

How do you fix an Xbox One controller drift without taking it apart? Get a can of that air duster stuff and try that. If that doesn’t work, dab a bit of hand sanitizer on the ball part if the stick and just move it around and work it in. Give it a couple of minutes and see if that does it.

How do I stop my controller from drifting?

The best way to prevent stick drift is to make sure the controller isn’t passively exposed to stuff that might be floating in the air. Additionally, we recommend not snacking while gaming.

Can you fix analog drift?

Use canned air

Compressed air should help clear out any debris that’s causing controller drift. One important tip: Always keep the compressed air can level when spraying the analog sticks, as turning it sideways could send moisture into your controller and cause further damage.

How do I permanently fix Joy-Con drift?

VK has a permanent fix for your drifting JoyCon, and it’s simply to place a 1mm square piece of paper underneath the joystick’s housing. By doing this you apply enough pressure to the underside of the drifting JoyCon, and it seemingly appears to fix the problem.

How do you fix a crazy Xbox controller?

Many controller issues can be resolved by putting the controller through a complete power cycle. To power cycle your controller: Press and hold the Xbox button ? for 5-10 seconds, until the controller turns off. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the Xbox button ? again to turn the controller back on.

Do all controllers get stick drift?

They all have it, to some degree. Very very slight drift to the right, on the left thumb stick.

Why is my Xbox controller looking up?

The stick drift is usually caused by plastic dust (from the thumbstick wearing against the shell of the controller) gumming up the analog mechanism that tracks the position of the thumbstick.

What is stick drift caused by?

One is something as simple as low batteries. A more common cause is dust or debris inside your controller. Over time, that grime can build up and affect the electrical components. Analog stick drift can also be caused by damage to your controller, either from someone dropping it or excessive wear and tear.

How do I stop drifting?

Don’t drop, sit on, or toss your controller. If a part of the module breaks, you will get stick drift. Don’t grip your controller with excessive strength when playing competitive games, but try to put as little force as necessary.