How To Fix Xbox One Controller Joystick Drift Without Taking It Apart

I ve been trying to fix the drift on my xbox one controller for a while but nothing has seemed to work so far.

How to fix xbox one controller joystick drift without taking it apart. Hold down on the directional pad d pad and plug the larger side of the usb cable into the xbox one console while still holding down. Press and hold the power button on your xbox one console for 10 seconds. I get it occasionally on my left thumbstick and i fix it by prizing off the plastic piece on side of the controller grip exposing the space between the circuit board and the shell and blasting some canned air at the mechanism to clean it. This is a full left input though as i ve gone into a game with this malfunction and it would. 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.

Make sure that your controller has fresh batteries and that your controller is updated. This video is a simple demonstration for how to fix your xbox 1 controller broken joystick. Two try to fix it. Currently the right joystick is consistently registering a left input while at center. Eventually every controller starts to drift and most after 2 months of playing.

I have been a loyal xbox player for over 10 years. Once you ve got your hands on that you can start the process of fixing your xbox one controller. I own three xbox one s and have spent many hours fighting with drifting controllers. Please follow the provided instructions below to re calibrate your controller. Move them around a bit as you do so but make sure to not do it constantly as it can damage the controller if used too much.

Power the xbox one console on. One simply replace the controller because it won t go away on it s own. But this is the 20th anniversary edition controller. Turn it off first of course then use the air tube to blow at the bottom of your analog sticks. Let it dry for a bit and test it again.

I am so sick and tired of every xbox one controller that i buy starts drifting up. Drift on right joystick without visible fix. Plug the smaller end of the controllers usb b micro cable into the top of the controller. If you are having issues with analog drift or other joystick issu. Simple instructions how to fix broken stock xbox wireless controller thumb sticks with one simple tool and no opening the case.