Is controller drift becoming an issue?
It’s strange how drift is becoming an issue now. Controllers keep getting more expensive as console generations go by, and yet, if you own a DualSense or a pair of Joy-Cons, chances are you came across drift more than once. But don’t fret, there are some things you can do in order to mitigate the situation.
How to fix stick drift on Xbox One or series X controller?
The more extreme way of fixing stick drift on your Xbox One or Series X controller is to take it apart. However, we don’t recommend this course of action, especially if your controller is still under warranty.
How do I prevent stick drift?
Whatever the case, external agents can easily cause even the best designed controllers to drift. The best way to prevent stick drift is to make sure your controller isn’t passively exposed to stuff that might be floating in the air.
Why do Joy-Cons drift?
If you take in consideration Nintendo’s Joy-Cons, for example, there are multiple reasons why drift can occur. All that protects the joystick component from outside agents, like dust particles or grime, is a thin flap of soft plastic.
How do you prevent stick drift on a controller?
The best way to prevent stick drift is to make sure your controller isn’t passively exposed to stuff that might be floating in the air. Put it in a cupboard that’s clean inside, to make sure your controller is basically living in a quarantine zone from The Last Of Us.
Are PS5 dualsense controllers drifting?
Nintendo has been facing backlash over Joy-Con drift for years, last year Microsoft had a class-action lawsuit filed against it for Xbox controller drift, and now Sony is facing its own legal trouble after PS5 DualSense controllers are showing the same issues only a few months after launch.
Is there a systemic problem with drift?
With more and more reports of drift popping up day after day, there’s got to be a systemic problem happening somewhere though.