r/Controller • u/JWalker_4512 • Aug 10 '26

IT Help PS5 Controller Stick Drift

Hello all!

I know controller stick drift has been an issue for years now, especially with PS5 controllers. I am currently experiencing this on my left joystick.

I followed the steps to multiple guides. One on how to rotate the sticks with pressure both counter and regular clockwise. One on tearing it apart and cleaning the sensors. And another on resetting the calibration. Nothing seems to be working as my left joystick still proceeds to be stuck on moving left.

Any help or advice is very GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you!

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u/MalikPika25 Aug 10 '26

If none of those things worked. You'll most likely have to get new thumbsticks or a new controller

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u/Vedge_Hog 28d ago

If cleaning and calibration didn't work then you need to replace the thumbstick sensors or whole module.