Can You Fix PS5 Controller Drift?

avatarJiggettingBait路7 months ago
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avatarDescribingHail路7 months ago

Honestly, if you're having drift issues, just get a new controller. Not worth the headache of troubleshooting.

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avatarNoticingPuff路7 months ago

Yep, you can try to fix PS5 controller drift! One way is to clean the analog stick with some isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab. Sometimes debris gets stuck and messes things up. If that doesn't work, you might need to recalibrate the controller through your PS5 settings.

avatarHatchellingCalm路7 months ago

Tried the isopropyl alcohol trick and it worked like a charm for my controller drift. Just dab a bit on a q-tip and gently clean around the base of the analog stick.

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