{"id":553901,"date":"2023-02-19T16:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/"},"modified":"2023-02-19T16:00:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T13:00:10","slug":"how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Fix Joystick Drift on Xbox, PlayStation and Other Controllers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39a0749598a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39a0749598a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Fix_Joystick_Drift_on_Xbox_PlayStation_and_Other_Controllers%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Fix Joystick Drift on Xbox, PlayStation and Other Controllers&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#What_Is_Stick_Drift\" >What Is Stick Drift?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Is_Your_Controller_or_Console_Under_Warranty\" >Is Your Controller (or Console) Under Warranty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Try_Cleaning_Your_Thumbsticks_with_Isopropyl_Alcohol\" >Try Cleaning Your Thumbsticks with Isopropyl Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Using_Windows_Calibrate_Your_Controller\" >Using Windows? Calibrate Your Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Try_Adjusting_the_Deadzone_in_Game_Settings\" >Try Adjusting the Deadzone in Game Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Fix_Stick_Drift_on_an_Xbox_Controller\" >Fix Stick Drift on an Xbox Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Fix_Stick_Drift_on_a_PlayStation_Controller\" >Fix Stick Drift on a PlayStation Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Fix_Stick_Drift_on_a_Switch_Joy-Con_or_Pro_Controller\" >Fix Stick Drift on a Switch Joy-Con or Pro Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-joystick-drift-on-xbox-playstation-and-other-controllers\/#Hall_Effect_Joysticks_Are_the_Future\" >Hall Effect Joysticks Are the Future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Fix_Joystick_Drift_on_Xbox_PlayStation_and_Other_Controllers%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Fix Joystick Drift on Xbox, PlayStation and Other Controllers&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-870823\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/52659706170_60c41c88d8_k.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A pair of Nintendo Switch joy cons\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Corbin Davenport \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can sometimes fix stick drift by cleaning your controller with isopropyl alcohol, but replacing the joystick modules inside the controller is often required for a permanent solution. You can also try to work around the problem by calibrating or adjusting the deadzones where possible.<\/p>\n<p>Stick drift is inevitable on most controllers due to the potentiometers used in the thumbsticks wearing out. Replacements can be costly, so why not attempt a repair to save some money and learn a few DIY skills along the way?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Stick_Drift\"><\/span>What Is Stick Drift?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stick drift, or joystick drift, describes an issue where a joystick registers input in a particular direction without being actuated. This can manifest in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s as unwanted movement, affecting any analog stick input. It can make it difficult to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/783182\/the-best-tricks-for-aiming-in-pc-fps-games\/\">aim in shooters or steer in racing games, and generally makes controlling a game less precise and more frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>Analog joysticks typically use a potentiometer to measure input on the X and Y axis. Potentiometers measure the change in voltage based on the location of a sliding contact within the mechanism. When the contact becomes worn or dirty, this voltage reading becomes unreliable.<\/p>\n<p>This can cause the \u201cneutral\u201d position of the stick to shift. The stick will begin to register input in a particular direction, or even register erratic inputs in all sorts of directions.<\/p>\n<p>All major consoles use these types of analog inputs, including Sony\u2019s PlayStation 5 (DualSense) controller, Microsoft\u2019s Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> X|S and Xbox One controller, and the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controller. Valve\u2019s Steam Deck also uses potentiometer-based analog sticks out of the box, as do previous generations of consoles and most off-brand third-party controllers.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"7qPNyio3VDk\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/7qPNyio3VDk\/hqdefault.jpg');\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>It\u2019s important to state that stick drift isn\u2019t necessarily caused by improper use, though keeping your controller clean and avoiding contributing to a build-up of dust and grime may keep the problem at bay for longer. Damage can cause stick drift, particularly liquid spills and excessive force being placed on a stick. Over time, you may notice sticks beginning to drift in the most commonly actuated direction.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Your_Controller_or_Console_Under_Warranty\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Is Your Controller (or Console) Under Warranty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While stick drift is more likely to affect older controllers, it can strike suddenly even in relatively new ones. This is especially true if the controller has been used heavily. The problem can be more common if you play a lot of games or the controller is shared among several people in a single household.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you should investigate is whether or not your controller is still under warranty. If it\u2019s the controller you received with your console, be aware that it\u2019s covered by the same warranty period as the console itself. For most, this will be a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. If the controller was purchased separately, dig out your receipt and check your coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t open up your controller or attempt any kind of deep clean if it\u2019s covered by the warranty period. You should be entitled to a replacement, so make sure you contact <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/\">Sony<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.xbox.com%2Fen-US%2Fhelp%2Fhardware-network%2Fcontroller%2Fwireless-controller-solution&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Microsoft<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fen-americas-support.nintendo.com&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Nintendo<\/a>, or whoever manufactured your controller for a refund. You can also try returning the affected unit to the retailer you purchased your controller from in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Nintendo Switch user with a Joy-Con that drifts you can use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fjoyconrepair.nintendo.com&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Nintendo\u2019s Joy-Con Repair Program<\/a> to get a free repair in the United States. Switch Pro Controllers aren\u2019t included, but they\u2019re still subject to the same warranty conditions as any other similar purchase.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Cleaning_Your_Thumbsticks_with_Isopropyl_Alcohol\"><\/span>Try Cleaning Your Thumbsticks with Isopropyl Alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re about to either pull your controller apart to replace a joystick module or spend three figures on a new one, you might as well try one last-gasp fix first. There are many tales on the internet about this fix having some merit, but severely damaged controllers probably won\u2019t benefit much from this quick fix.<\/p>\n<p>Detach any removable batteries if possible before you start, though this isn\u2019t necessarily possible with PlayStation or Nintendo Switch controllers. Don\u2019t charge the controller while you\u2019re doing this either.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-865800\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clean_ps5_dualsense_analog_stick.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Clean PS5 DualSense controller analog sticks\" width=\"730\" height=\"487\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Tim Brookes \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Grab a cotton ball and some isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher) and apply a moderate amount of alcohol to the cotton ball. Now rub the alcohol around the base of the thumbstick, moving the joystick around in circles to expose more of the plastic or rubber cover. Repeat this process a few times, then wait for the isopropyl alcohol to evaporate (this should take a minute or two maximum).<\/p>\n<p>If your drift was caused by a buildup of grime between the controller cover and thumbstick base, this should help to alleviate the problem. Test your controller again, and repeat as necessary until you\u2019re ready to give up and move on to more drastic steps.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Windows_Calibrate_Your_Controller\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Using Windows? Calibrate Your Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using your controller to play games on Windows, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/241421\/how-to-calibrate-your-gaming-controller-in-windows-10\/\">use the built-in calibration tool in an attempt to counter stick drift. To do this, launch Control Panel then click on Devices and Printers. To reset any stored calibration data, right-click on a controller and, under the \u201cSettings\u201d tab, click on the \u201cReset to default\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage, you might want to test your controller by playing a game to ensure that incorrect calibration data wasn\u2019t to blame for your issues. If you don\u2019t have any joy, head back to Control Panel &gt; Devices and Printers, then right-click on your controller and (on the \u201cSettings\u201d tab) hit the \u201cCalibrate\u201d button.\u00a0From here follow the prompts to calibrate your controller.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-865799\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/calibrate_controller_windows.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Calibrate a game controller in Windows 11\" width=\"730\" height=\"623\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you use Steam you can also run a controller calibration. To do this, launch Steam and log in, then enable Big Picture Mode. Select the Settings \u201ccog\u201d followed by the \u201cController Settings\u201d option. If Steam detects your controller you\u2019ll be given the option to \u201cCalibrate\u201d it. Use the \u201cLock Out Joystick Navigation\u201d button followed by \u201cStart Full Autocalibration\u201d to let Steam take care of it for you.<\/p>\n<p>You can also manually adjust the dead zone of each stick in this menu. Increase this to potentially bypass small unwanted inputs at the cost of overall precision and sensitivity.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Adjusting_the_Deadzone_in_Game_Settings\"><\/span>Try Adjusting the Deadzone in Game Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increasing a controller\u2019s dead zone effectively tells it to ignore certain inputs closest to the neutral point. As stick drift starts to occur, it will generally begin as small unwanted movements very close to the \u201cneutral\u201d position of the stick. By increasing the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/826612\/what-is-a-controller-dead-zone\/\">dead zone, you can ignore these inputs and effectively counter the stick drift.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, you\u2019ll also reduce sensitivity. You\u2019ll need to make bigger inputs to register joystick input, which can make fine controls a little more cumbersome. This may be worth it to regain the use of a controller that\u2019s on the way out, but you should try and limit how much you increase the dead zone to avoid making the controls feel laggy and unresponsive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829956\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-13.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Steam Deadzone\" width=\"730\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to do this on a per-game basis, and many games may lack the option entirely. That said, there are plenty of games both on PC and consoles that allow for manual dead zone adjustment, so have a look in the Settings menu and see what you can find.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Stick_Drift_on_an_Xbox_Controller\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Fix Stick Drift on an Xbox Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can buy replacement joystick modules for Microsoft\u2019s Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Elite controllers. You can get these from retailers like iFixit, Amazon, and other reseller websites. Those purchased from iFixit are generally a bit more expensive but they\u2019re advertised as having a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Info\/Warranty\">lifetime warranty<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s good for \u201cas long as you have\u201d the product.<\/p>\n<p>One joystick manufacturer, SOSS Gaming, has produced a detailed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Uoxz0oHX9TE\">video guide<\/a> that should help you replace the joystick in an Xbox One or Series controller. This process is regarded as difficult, involves soldering, requires additional tools and screwdrivers, and could take a few hours to complete.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"Uoxz0oHX9TE\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Uoxz0oHX9TE\/hqdefault.jpg');\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>There\u2019s also a video from the channel focusing entirely on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KrJi2mi2Zjc\">Xbox Elite Series 2 controller<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Stick_Drift_on_a_PlayStation_Controller\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Fix Stick Drift on a PlayStation Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, we couldn\u2019t find replacement joystick modules for the PlayStation 5 with reputable (or at least well-reviewed) listings. The pricey new DualSense Edge controller uses replaceable stick modules that you can purchase direct from Sony.<\/p>\n<p>iFixit has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/DualSense+Joystick+Replacement\/142488\">a guide for replacing DualShock 4 stick modules<\/a>\u00a0which is rated as \u201cvery difficult\u201d plus <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/DualSense+Joystick+Replacement\/142488\">a guide for replacing DualSense stick modules<\/a>\u00a0with the same difficulty rating.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Stick_Drift_on_a_Switch_Joy-Con_or_Pro_Controller\"><\/span>Fix Stick Drift on a Switch Joy-Con or Pro Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/786520\/how-to-fix-and-avoid-nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift\/\">Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift is well-documented. You can use the calibration tool under System Settings &gt; Controllers and Sensors &gt; Calibrate Control Sticks to attempt a fix, but the problem is likely to worsen at a rapid pace once it shows up.<\/p>\n<p>iFixit has guides for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement\/113182\">Left<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement\/113185\">Right<\/a>\u00a0Joy-Con stick replacement, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Left+Joystick+Replacement\/137385\">Left<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Right+Joystick+Replacement\/137374\">Right<\/a>\u00a0Switch Lite joystick replacement, and Nintendo Switch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Guide\/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement\/127716\">Pro Controller joystick replacement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"fTK4INVleko\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/fTK4INVleko\/hqdefault.jpg');\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hall_Effect_Joysticks_Are_the_Future\"><\/span>Hall Effect Joysticks Are the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Electromagnetic <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/829622\/what-is-a-hall-effect-joystick-and-why-dont-they-develop-drift\/\">hall effect joysticks are the future, providing a drift-proof mechanism by which to measure input. Some controllers are already using them but we\u2019ll have to wait until the next generation of consoles is here to see if they\u2019ll be adopted on a mass scale.<\/p>\n<p>For now, check out our top recommended game controllers for playing console, PC, and retro games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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