How to Fix Stick Drift on Xbox One Controller
Simple trick: take a Q-tip dipped in isopropyl alcohol and clean around the base of the joystick. Sometimes it’s just some pesky dirt causing the issue!
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Forget about all the fancy tricks, just grab some canned air and blast around the stick area to remove dust. Worked like a charm for me.
If you're up for it, you can open the controller and check for worn-out potentiometers. This requires a bit more skill, but can fix the issue permanently.
Hot take: Just buy a new controller. Sometimes, time is worth more than the frustration of trying to fix it!
I've fixed mine by recalibrating it through the Xbox Accessories app on my console. It's worth a shot before getting into more complex fixes!
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