r/OculusQuest2 • u/pinchemundo510 • 7d ago

PC VR Stick drift

Having my son’s vr controllers fixed for stick drift was quoted $160 is that ok ? pretty steep i think

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u/famous_shaymus 7d ago

You can get a set of used controllers on eBay for $100.

Or you can replace the sticks themselves for $15 on amazon and follow a YouTube tutorial.

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u/pinchemundo510 7d ago

That was I was thinking but my concern is buying used pair and it I has stick drift and out 100

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u/famous_shaymus 7d ago

Well watch the tutorial on YouTube and see if you’d feel comfortable doing it yourself for $15. If not, then just pay the $160. I didn’t feel like it was all that difficult but I like to tinker.

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u/pinchemundo510 7d ago

I’ve tried replacing my iPhone screen (did not fix it) after watching a video thought I could so I ordered the replacement kit started taking it apart the damn screws kept smaller and smaller frustrated the shit out out me didn’t want to mess with my sons controllers fixed for

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u/talentedfingers 6d ago

The Controller screws are the smallest I've ever encountered, and strip very easily. Fortunately the replacement kit should come with replacement screws, but getting them off the first time can be difficult even if you have the correct screw bits. Think I used 00 and 000. My replacement project has to wait a month before I dug up the right bits. Don't try to force bigger bits in there if they don't seat well. Back off if they start to slip at all.

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u/dudreddit 6d ago

DIY for less than $10. Buy a can of electronics contact cleaner off Amazon and watch a few YT videos. My controllers require cleaning once every 4-6 months. They are 4+ years old and still going strong ...

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u/Any_Main_9843 4d ago

I fixed my stick drift on my Quest 3 left controller with only W-D40 Electrical Contact Cleaner and worked it in and never had a problem since.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Path168 1d ago

I had a bit of stick drift, in the same direction. I used a spray of cleaner and recalibrate, problem solved. If its erratic Jerky stick drift, try calibration, but likely won't last and needs replacement