The gaming movement & PS5 navigation experience become hideous because of the controller drift.
And the thumbstick rotating method worked most often.
Lets fix your controller with all the possible troubleshoots through this writing.
Reset it by poking its back cavity with a pin.
Send it to the warranty if not fixed.
But before you send your PS5 dual scene controller for warranty, following our well-described instructions is necessary.
You might have to wait weeks to get your controller back from warranty.
So try yourself first.
Precautions
you must not push it hard while following the steps below.
You better understand what not to do with your faulty or drifting controller.
Thus take an insight into the precautions to start the fixing process wisely.
Here are the methods to fix the PS5 Controller Drift issue in detail:
1.
Dust Your Dual Sense Controller
Small food & dust particles can easily affect joystick sensors.
So clean the thumbstick base with powerful air pressure and rubbing alcohol pads.
In that case, you should use high-pressure compressed air to clear out the base area of your thumbsticks.
And wipe off the base with rubbing alcohol gently.
Be patient and have a go at cover the entire reachable area.
you’re able to also apply this cleaning method if anyPS5 controller button like X is down.
This is also a cleaning process, as well as a technical tweak.
Because rotating the sticks will crush the stuck dust particles around the joystick base.
Plus, it will activate or unlatch any mechanical sensors & locked switches that can cause drifting.
This one has the highest success rate of all the methods mentioned here.
But the rotation process should be accurate and might seem tricky.
you better pull the thumbsticks up a little before rotating.
Dont worry, it wont come off.
Then rotate both sticks accordingly.
Again press down the controller for a few seconds, and repeat the rotation process.
You should restart the controller and look to see if the drifting issue is gone.
Resetting the controller isnt complicated, but you must be aware of some mistakes.
Use aSIM ejector toolas best practice.
Because using sharp or pointy needles can damage the button inside.
Moreover, a toothpick can break and stay in the cavity, which will make things worse.
Then you should check for the firmware update through the console.
Backdated firmware can collide with PlayStation OS and cause problems like drifting andnon-stop controller vibration.
Meaning that controller drifting is fairly common.
you might adjust the drift intensity from each game to nullify the in-game disturbance.
Even some game configs have separate calibration options to check and adjust this controller drifting.
But not recommended if your drifting is strong and driving you crazy.
Therefore you must send your controller to claim the warranty if available.
Since the thumbstick base isnt hot-swappable, changing these things requires soldering skills.
In that case, we recommend sending the faulty controller to an expert or an authorized/trusted repair shop.
We all enjoy playing games and eating at the same time.
Moreover, gamers get excited while playing intensive & competitive games and press the buttons harder than usual.
So you must follow some habits to prevent analog stick drift from happening.
Here are some ways you’re able to prevent analog stick drift from happening:
1.
Keep napkins around and wipe your hands before using the controller.
Immediately wipe your controller if anything falls off it.
And dont press the buttons hard or use the thumbstick aggressively.
You cannot claim your warranty if the parts are broken or physically damaged.
FAQs
How long is the PS5 controller warranty?
Both the PS5 console and the controller have a One Year (12 months) warranty.
Does the PS5 warranty cover stick drift?
Yes, the warranty service is claimable for DualSense Controller.
Do all controllers get thumbstick drift?
Most of the controllers get thumbstick drift after a certain amount of time usage.
But you’re free to minimize the possibility by taking good care of your machine.
Just dont go hard on it, and keep it as clean as possible.
Why is my PS5 controller stick drifting?
The most probable minor reason is dust blocking the mechanics and sensors to work properly.
