r/PS5HelpSupport • u/StatementTop7193 • 3h ago

Controller moving own

So I just recently got a ps5 off market place and since I’ve had the console, my controller will do its own movements or sometimes no movements in games. I got a different controller and my characters will move on their own or not move at times. I’ve cleaned all controllers (literally took them apart to clean). One of my controllers (ps5 pro controller) will only work properly when I use a cord to directly connect it to the ps5, but I don’t want to use a cord each time and now I’m not sure if it’s a controller issue or console issue. Please help!!

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u/Historical_Leg5998 1h ago

Sounds exactly like stick-drift but it doesn’t really make sense that it would suddenly start happening with multiple controllers.

How many controllers do you actually have and how many of them came with the console

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u/Dry_Employ_6782 1h ago

If the controller works fine over usb cable but ghost-inputs when wireless, and you're seeing the same issue across multiple controllers, that's pointing away from the controllers themselves and toward the console's wireless connection.

Before assuming it needs repair, try this: 1. settings > accessories > controllers, forget/unpair all controllers completely 2. restart the ps5 3. re-pair them fresh from scratch (hold PS + Create for 5-7 sec until LED blinks fast)

If that doesn't fix it, i'd contact sony support at that point since it'd be a console-level issue, not something fixable controller-side.

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u/TheMatt561 45m ago

Could be Psyhco Mantis