Hey everyone!
One of my controllers is really starting to have some stickdrift on the left joystick.
I’ve tried that solution and it seems to temporarily work: https://youtu.be/cU26TxHOkSU?si=ZBj_lerD0m1jomch
If it keeps coming back, I might try this solution which involves opening the controller : https://fr.ifixit.com/Tutoriel/Comment+réparer+une+manette+PlayStation+Dualsense+V1+qui+drifte/168202
Apparently, both of these solutions can’t be considered as long term fixes and I was wondering if someone managed to find a long term solution.
I would hate buying a new controller as I love repairing stuff, but I’d be interested to know if there is a more reliable/repairable controller with all the Dual Sense functionalities out there.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Edit: I’ve opened my controller and cleaned the potentiometer with alcohol and it didn’t work. I’m gonna try again tomorrow and take more time to examine the potential causes.
Other than your repair you posted your only option would be the dualsense edge with easy drop in stick replacements.
Someone did the math on the Edge and stick replacements and determined you’d need to buy like five regular DS controllers to break even on the cost of the edge plus replacement sticks.
lol, that’s insane.
What I wanted to know is if anyone else managed to totally get rid of stick drift with opening the dual sense like this.
I’ve already opened my ps3 controller for some random button pressing back in the day, but I would only do it if you can really get rid of the problem that way.
I ordered the parts for one of mine and will be opening it soon. I’ll report back.
Well then I ‘d be happy to hear how you’ve done it and what the results are😇
How old is your controller? I haven’t seen one last more than a year before drift became an issue. I’m on my 4th.
Around 2 years old so clearly out of warranty.
Edit: apparently the warranty from the shop I bought it from is 2 years so I could still replace it before November 2024
Well apparently some newer controllers are more durable. It’s the ones with a number with 1A in the end https://www.tomsguide.com/news/new-ps5-dualsense-controller-adds-hidden-upgrades-heres-how-to-spot-one
I don’t know if the one I had to send to warranty had a 1 or 1A in their number, but my other controller which is still working has a 1A. The two controllers were used the same way but one is perfectly fine and the other one had severe stick drift.
I’ve got drift as well. Don’t have any solutions, but I have heard that hall effect replacements are the way to go. Not sure if GuliKit is making them yet, worth a look
