PS5 Controller Easy Drift Fix Guide

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  • How to fix controller drift on a DualShock 5 controller for PS5. No additional parts required. Shows how to disassemble, clean, adjust and reassemble, full instructions given.
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Комментарии • 410

  • @azazel166
    @azazel166 6 месяцев назад +231

    It's DISGUSTING that this issue persists to this day.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад +33

      Ridiculous that we are buying expensive controllers for current gen consoles and they are still using the same sticks from the PS3 era

    • @DrunkDjinn
      @DrunkDjinn 5 месяцев назад +6

      Agreed. Mine started a couple days ago. I’m better at destroying things then fixin em so I’m nervous to pull my controller apart. It’s my left one so it isn’t too bad but it’s quite annoying.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад +4

      @@DrunkDjinn it's not too difficult to open, definitely easier than the xbox controllers. And absolutely better than putting up with the drift.

    • @joesworld1901
      @joesworld1901 5 месяцев назад +2

      Lmfaoooo facts

    • @RamaKripaSharan
      @RamaKripaSharan 5 месяцев назад +3

      Had two controllers spoilt this way. Shame on Sony

  • @abcdefghijklmnop346
    @abcdefghijklmnop346 7 месяцев назад +63

    You absolute legend. I'm not a techy guy. Capable, but zero experience when it comes to getting under the hood of anything with a chip. Followed this step by step and was able to fix some mean left drift that had made the controller worthless. No more doing some weird "press joysticks in, circle left for 15 seconds, then right for 15" hokie pokie crap every fifteen minutes to re-engage the contact point. Bless you. This is my first comment on youtube because you FREAKING EARNED IT.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped get your controller back on track 😊

  • @courtneybloom7631
    @courtneybloom7631 5 месяцев назад +18

    This is an incredibly high quality video. The splicing together of your clear explanation side by side with videos of the actual performance of the steps you are describing is so clear and so useful. Thanks so much!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад +2

      that means an awful lot, thank you! I work hard on these videos and the communication is really important to me, I'm glad it seems to come through from a viewer's perspective.

    • @scottbingham1223
      @scottbingham1223 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@JoeBleeps I came here to say this too! You helped immensely! You're a legend. Cheers!

  • @sarahmcguire6213
    @sarahmcguire6213 4 месяца назад +41

    You are a legend. I, a 45 year old mum with no electronics experience, have just fixed THREE DualShock controllers this morning 🎉

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  4 месяца назад +2

      Wow that's good going! We are never too old to learn more stuff. I hope the kids are impressed with your skills!

    • @Garbowhat
      @Garbowhat 2 месяца назад +1

      I wasn't going to try this but your comment just convinced me to order a bunch of micro tools and give this a shot.

    • @kooper1989
      @kooper1989 15 дней назад

      Wow you deserve my respect 🙂

  • @timhoppie1
    @timhoppie1 3 месяца назад +6

    I was really bummed out, 3 of my 4 controllers are already unplayable. I saw this video and comments, bought a tool set (these are really cheap) and just finished the first controller.....IT WORKS AGAIN!
    You are a legend, wish me luck with the next two.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      Good luck! And congratulations on the first one

  • @SuperSooSick
    @SuperSooSick 5 месяцев назад +7

    Bro, thank you so much for this video, it was super helpful! I had two PS5 controls that have drifting, one more than the other so i decided to tackle the worst of them and lo and behold after following your steps in the video the controller is working as if it were brand new! All hope is not lost boys!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      That's fantastic to hear. I appreciate you letting me know!

  • @Marcachancho3D
    @Marcachancho3D 4 месяца назад +7

    03.57am and I fixed my dualshock with my monster clumpsy hands. Dude like, I had more trouble with the screws. You are awesome

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  4 месяца назад +1

      Bravo! Happy to help 😊

  • @micr0e
    @micr0e Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for this fix. Now not only did the drift goes away, now the sides of my controller has an added feature, 'textured' for better grip (read: screwdriver marks)

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  29 дней назад +1

      @@micr0e 🤣 oops. Well at least it's working 😅

    • @micr0e
      @micr0e 29 дней назад +1

      @@JoeBleeps true! Thanks!

  • @jawshadow5491
    @jawshadow5491 3 месяца назад +2

    You made a very good video, but the potentiometer blue thing for the sticks did not come off and I was stratching the top off it, how do I get them off? Thanks!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      @@jawshadow5491 it is a little awkward, I used my spudger starting from the corners

  • @LocoOfAO
    @LocoOfAO 5 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks a lot man. Typically I HATE having to take apart any tech because I’m scared that it won’t work once put together but I am so happy this fixed my stick drift.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to hear it worked!

  • @Met377
    @Met377 7 месяцев назад +7

    Awesome tutorial, the cleaning fixed the drifting issue completely. Much appreciated!

  • @puppyhale167
    @puppyhale167 2 месяца назад +2

    I made the stick drift worse the first time, it drifted left even more, and the second go I made it so it drifted to the right almost maximum. Was I not gentle enough with the metal part to the potentiometer?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@puppyhale167 sometimes that part just needs replacing. I had the same thing happen with an Xbox pad. You don't have to replace the whole potentiometer, just the middle bit usually does it

  • @StormGoddess11
    @StormGoddess11 Месяц назад +2

    I thank u so much .u are the real deal. I just did it today .I almost gave up .but I saw your video about the up & down problem drift I was having and u are so right about the dirt or grease and the springs u have to lift them foward and u are so right love u man. thank u 🙏🏾 ❤ now I’m back in fortnite thank u so much .I’m glad you save me from spend 79.00 for another new controller.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад +1

      Glad you fixed it! They charge too much for these controllers when they cheap out on the main components like this

    • @StormGoddess11
      @StormGoddess11 Месяц назад +2

      @@JoeBleeps yesssss they do

  • @jarekblaminsky
    @jarekblaminsky 3 месяца назад +1

    the other option is to buy a bunch of those greenish and white parts on Alli , (i paid 4$ for 10) and jus replace the white part , the controller works like a charm with no cleaning and all that mess.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes! You're right. Since making this video and another one where I replaced the whole pot on the xbox controller, I've found swapping out the white section to be the best option, in balance.

  • @mushroomancer159
    @mushroomancer159 4 месяца назад +2

    I did basically everything in this video step by step, and now my left analogue stick won't go left at all. What did I do wrong? Have I broken the controller?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  4 месяца назад

      Sometimes the damage is beyond needing a clean. The alternative is to replace the potentiometer or, more easily, just replace the white bit inside it. Give that a try and you should be okay

  • @alex_suero
    @alex_suero 6 месяцев назад +6

    Dude, thank you! The metal bending part was the main issue in my controller. I would have never figured that one out as I was just cleaning components!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      Glad I could help! Thanks for feeding back

    • @relocoleworld6381
      @relocoleworld6381 6 месяцев назад +1

      So the metal part don’t suppose to bend?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      @@relocoleworld6381 no but so long as you don't do it too much it won't cause any damage

  • @timberwolvesxx7250
    @timberwolvesxx7250 23 дня назад +1

    good vid man, unfortunately i wrecked the green thing, but I will know for next time. all my controllers start drifting around 13 months which is typical of sony. scums.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  16 дней назад

      Thankfully the green bits are cheap to replace, although there is a little soldering involved

  • @roberthamilton606
    @roberthamilton606 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you. Saved me $80 during a month I'm trying to conserve $. If your not very skilled, like me, it helped to use my phone to take pictures each step of the way. I could check k that I was reassembling properly.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@roberthamilton606 taking pictures as you go is a really good habit

  • @newvillagefilms
    @newvillagefilms 2 месяца назад +1

    This was brilliant! Thanks mate! It worked. I had difficulty putting the L ribbon cable located by the RCA jack (microphone ribbon cable). I didn't realized you're only supposed to pull out the ribbon. I pulled out the black pastic connector and it was difficult to put it back in without getting the two rows of pins bent. Oh well, I managed to put it back on but never tested if the mic works (I don't really used the mic in gaming). Thanks again.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@newvillagefilms well done! It can get a bit tricky with those ribbons

  • @erickzerah
    @erickzerah Месяц назад +1

    IT WORKS!!!!!!! Thank you sooo much. You just saved my 2 controllers!!!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      I'm really glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to feedback :)

  • @matthewharper8971
    @matthewharper8971 Месяц назад +1

    Mine doesn’t have drift , but it feels stiff or sticky ? On the right thumb stick . I do believe it may need some basic lubricant but I’m having a hard time finding a ok substance to put on a q-tip and no results . Any help would be useful as I do not trust myself to this degree ! Thank you in advance !

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      That is strange. I expect they have some sort of silicone grease in there to get a smooth movement. Has it been like that for long?

  • @carlosquintanilla3700
    @carlosquintanilla3700 Месяц назад +1

    would it be wise to change the battery as well for a even better performance? By the way you are The Goat, this video helped a loootttt. Thanks man, Subscribed.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад +1

      I think these batteries should last for a fair while yet, they might need upgrading eventually but I don't expect you'd see much improvement in performance at the moment. Also thank you!

  • @aratherlargerodent
    @aratherlargerodent 2 месяца назад +1

    Well, I definitely did something wrong. It took me three hours to go from a controller that drifted badly left, to a controller that doesn't work 50% of the time, and moves upward the other 50%. You can't input any other directions, either.
    I guess that's my fault though. I didn't have a spudger so I used a paint scraper, which resulted in damage to the thing holding the stick in place. I also broke off the microphone piece, which I didn't care about, so I threw it out. The bottom right ribbon broke off, so I tossed that, too, then the bottom left ribbon also broke off, so it went in the trash as well.
    I'm a cautionary tale on what not to do. Great tutorial though

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      Oh it sounds like you had a bad day there!

  • @briansamosky5536
    @briansamosky5536 6 месяцев назад +4

    Your video just saved two of my controllers. I greatly appreciated the explanation and the ease to take care of this. Well done and thank you!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      That's brilliant! Thank you for the feedback!

  • @danielsernsons6428
    @danielsernsons6428 Месяц назад +1

    don't even bother using this tutorial, most of you will fuck up your stick instead of fixing it. Those positive comments are bs aswell

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      Did you not have much luck with it?

  • @boi905
    @boi905 3 месяца назад +1

    This is absolutely ridiculous that we should have to do this. This issue is so common on the left control stick specifically. Sony needs to make a better fucking product. Ffs a $70 controller should work longer than 6 months

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      I agree 100% - using the same sticks from the previous two generations is just cheap

  • @silverstasher9912
    @silverstasher9912 8 месяцев назад +3

    I just did mine. It had terrible left drift it was filthy I don't know why it was new thank you so much I believe it worked I almost slammed it the other day you are the man saved me alot of money 🤘🤘🤘🤘

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  8 месяцев назад +1

      Really glad to hear that!

  • @Quagspoo
    @Quagspoo 3 месяца назад +1

    Worst advice he gave is to bend the little metal things on the white part absolutely leave those alone it definitely cause a minor drift. Everything else is superb

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      The bending is just to make more of a contact point really. Especially when you're starting with a component that's not working anyway. Obviously don't bend them out too far but I've found it helps when simply cleaning doesn't work.

  • @thigikna
    @thigikna 3 месяца назад +2

    Just leaving a comment to say this totally worked for me. There were multiple points where I thought I messed up, but it all worked out fine in the end. Thank you so much for this!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      Really glad it worked for you. These processes can be stressful but if it works in the end, it always feels worth it.

  • @insertdeadmemehere2557
    @insertdeadmemehere2557 3 месяца назад +1

    I've finally managed to get the potentiometers cleaned but reassembling the controller seems to be much more annoying than I thought. The left hand ribbon cable is giving me quite some trouble, since it goes in in but won't stay in.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      The ribbons can be very tricky! They've tested my patience on a few occasions

  • @PageofLegend
    @PageofLegend Месяц назад +1

    This almost tempts me to design some kind of plastic food wrap and seal kind of dust shield that goes over the analog sticks so nothing can get down in there in the first place.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@PageofLegend they just need to use better sticks in these things. It's unforgivable considering what they charge for the controllers

  • @madmatt10583
    @madmatt10583 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this mate. Done the job. You'll save people loads of money 👍🏼

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@madmatt10583 thank you! Well done on the repair

  • @CRIMS0N_KING
    @CRIMS0N_KING 2 месяца назад +1

    I don't know waht I did wrong but its so much worse now. The camera now just spins rapidly

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      It might need a new potentiometer. You can just replace that middle bit, no soldering required

  • @Himmelvakt
    @Himmelvakt Месяц назад +1

    Not sure if my controller has stick drift, but something isn't right for sure. It will randomly input a left input, and it's really annoying especially when play GT7, and it isn't subtle at all, when it happens it's fast and powerful, turning off vibration with a few games like Apex, and Cyberpunk, didn't fix it, but remedied it a bit, since I noticed it triggered with every vibration, but didn't completely fix it.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад +1

      Not drift as such then, but still an issue with the same component. It sounds like something has got in there, causing the internal parts to touch at a certain specific point, which in turn will give a false directional reading in the same direction every time contact is made. This method should hopefully help fix it.

    • @Himmelvakt
      @Himmelvakt Месяц назад

      ​​@@JoeBleeps OK I followed your video step by step, annnnnnnnnnnd....... it actually worked. There was hair, and dust in the component, cleaned it out, and it works.
      Thank you!!!

  • @gianlucalavilla3763
    @gianlucalavilla3763 Месяц назад +1

    I have L drift on the left stick just did this and the issue persists. I tried reset on the controller but no changes.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@gianlucalavilla3763 it doesn't always work, I've had this happen to me too. If you buy a replacement potentiometer (easy to find on Amazon or eBay) you can just pop out the white part and replace your old one

  • @daviddarx6272
    @daviddarx6272 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks so much omg I can't believe this is working, but it does!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@daviddarx6272 great to hear!

  • @naveenbharathi3253
    @naveenbharathi3253 3 месяца назад +2

    You are an absolute legend. ❤❤. Just followed your instructions right and now my dualsense controller works perfectly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      Brilliant to hear. Good job!!

  • @nickmartin2058
    @nickmartin2058 2 месяца назад +1

    I made it worse bent the metal contact and now just constantly goes left oh well I know that part needs replacing

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад +1

      It's a cheap part to replace, at least!

  • @ragnox6209
    @ragnox6209 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you 😅 don't like doing it but helped massively

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      yeah it's always a bit nerve-wracking doing stuff like this!

  • @MaddMarrVR
    @MaddMarrVR 4 месяца назад +2

    My controller is cooked.

  • @MrLayThumb
    @MrLayThumb 2 месяца назад +1

    My controller is doing the same thing. Right stick drifts up lol

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@MrLayThumb worth a fix!

  • @cymaticsmoke7658
    @cymaticsmoke7658 3 месяца назад +1

    My drift is in my right stick.It pulls hard left.So does that mean I have to clean the top potentiometer?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      That's correct

  • @ysljunior4920
    @ysljunior4920 Месяц назад +1

    I’m sad I got stick drift and it’s my 2nd controller that’s ever had it

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      So annoying when it happens

  • @flesh_blanket
    @flesh_blanket 2 месяца назад +1

    i tore the lil right ribbon next to the speaker, anyone knows what it's purpose?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@flesh_blanket probably the microphone. I've done that before and it was a nightmare to fix but I think you can get replacement ribbons

  • @vero_81
    @vero_81 3 месяца назад +1

    Stick drift would go to the left. Did this and now my stick drift goes up 😭

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      Do the same on the other potentiometer and see if it helps

  • @desertrose7318
    @desertrose7318 2 месяца назад +1

    Anyone ..Does this fix R3 spinning (if I just set my joystick down my character spins 💀) I can't play eso because of this and I can not afford a new or even a used joystick for 2 weeks
    I also at the moment do not have the tools but I will fix this myself if I know this will fix the issue

    • @bald.M
      @bald.M 2 месяца назад +2

      yes that is what drift is. i just fixed mine following this guide (before i would hold the stick right and my character would still spin left it was that bad) but now its perfectly fine this fix will work for r3 and l3 just make sure when u open the green plastic boxes next to the joystick make sure your opening the correct one (y axis or x axis) you can see the part on the plastic moving when you move the stick

    • @desertrose7318
      @desertrose7318 2 месяца назад

      @@bald.M thank you I'll try it tomorrow

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад +1

      Worth getting the tools, your stick is definitely drifting

  • @micelicrvg216
    @micelicrvg216 3 дня назад

    Man, thank you! This was the most clear and direct to the point sollution I found. Finally someone who avoids those "try pushing up, down, take 3 jumps, make a little dance" crap that doesn't solve the problem. I have 3 controllers, each one was drifting in different directions, and your video saved me. All 3 are working fine now. Once again, thank you!

  • @dave11674
    @dave11674 День назад

    With the correct tools, and 3D hall effect sensors. We have away with the old crappy parts altogether. The potentiometers are now magnets zero contact zero wearing. No mor drift. I supply and fit these.

  • @steelinback
    @steelinback 8 месяцев назад +2

    This controller is such a b****. Whenever something goes wrong, I have to open up the whole thing again and deal with all those ribbon cables. I really miss the straightforward design of the old PS2 controller.
    Yeah im old but sexy!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  8 месяцев назад

      So many ribbons!

  • @Mr4nthracite
    @Mr4nthracite 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks. Working like a charm. Btw my ds5 ribbon cables more thinner than yours.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  4 месяца назад

      Yes, there have been a few different versions of this controller, as I have found when I've been repairing other ones. I'm glad you got it working!

  • @toddclawson2840
    @toddclawson2840 3 месяца назад +2

    Just tried this today. My left joystick was drifting to the left and it was really annoying as I have only had it for about a year. This solved the trick and wasn't super hard either. Thank you.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      I am really glad it worked for you!

  • @donaldsalkovick396
    @donaldsalkovick396 День назад

    You say you made the mistake and cleaned the wrong stick...if you're already in there why wouldn't you clean both regardless

  • @mikago2752
    @mikago2752 29 дней назад +1

    Wow, My controller is like new! I hope it lasts over time

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  29 дней назад

      @@mikago2752 good to hear! Well done!

  • @lowlifeaquarium1553
    @lowlifeaquarium1553 5 месяцев назад +1

    My character moves left or right when im moving my L3 but my R3 is the ones that turns

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      It varies which stick gets the drift, they are both the same component

  • @nightstalker.5973
    @nightstalker.5973 3 месяца назад +2

    It worked beautifully. Thank you. Like and sub of course

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      @@nightstalker.5973 fantastic. Thank you

  • @petelmcbride
    @petelmcbride Месяц назад +1

    Awesome it worked great. Thank You!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@petelmcbride yay! Good to hear

  • @smchutc1
    @smchutc1 5 месяцев назад +2

    Just completed the whole process, literally a few minutes ago. Was playing GoW Ragnarok and could sit my controller on the sofa and Kratos would happily veer off to the left all by himself.
    Just fired the game up again and so far so good.
    Cleaned and also bent the little metal housing as you suggested.
    Many thanks!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to hear it seems to have worked!

  • @UpDownPunch
    @UpDownPunch 10 дней назад

    Thank you, you absolutely genius. I know nothing about tech, circuitry and the like, and you put together an excellent video with clear instructions so simple that an imbecile like me could follow and fix 3 controllers!! You just saved me $240.

  • @CoolioBeans
    @CoolioBeans Месяц назад +1

    Xbox user here. THANK YOU!!!!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@CoolioBeans welcome!

  • @PeterPaw
    @PeterPaw 6 месяцев назад +2

    Very good guide! After some cleaning gamepad work absolutely perfect 😁 Thank You 🙏

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      I'm glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know :)

  • @lowlifeaquarium1553
    @lowlifeaquarium1553 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just did this and it made it worst lol

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      Oops! Might need a replacement component. I've had the same thing happen with an xbox controller.

  • @stevendavis5864
    @stevendavis5864 3 месяца назад +1

    Fucking legend bro

  • @LeonardMeltsner
    @LeonardMeltsner 4 дня назад

    Extremely helpful, thanks so much. So far so good on everything post-reassembly!

  • @quisevioxd8717
    @quisevioxd8717 3 месяца назад +1

    i’m scared to take it apart if i break it

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      I can understand that. The main thing to be careful with is the little ribbons at the bottom

  • @JoeyMetalman
    @JoeyMetalman 3 месяца назад +1

    Amazing video! I somehow managed to make my stick drift worse... So I obviously did something wrong. Rewatching until I fix it! Thanks for posting!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      I'm sure you'll get there. I've had it where no matter how much I clean, it won't fix it. If you get a new potentiometer and pop it open, swap out the white bit with your current one, that might fix it

  • @nasosrevis
    @nasosrevis 2 месяца назад +1

    Ps5 controllers are craps,i have 5 years xbox elite and 3 years the simple xbox controller for my pc and have zero probs or drift
    5 months ago i get a ps5 with 2 controllers and from the second month the left stick started drift and now the second controller after 5 months have the same issues .

    • @bald.M
      @bald.M 2 месяца назад +1

      exactly i had ps4 for like 6 years and only ever had to buy a second controller but the first 1 was still very usable but ps5 im already on my second and they both have the most horrific stick drift ive ever seen luckily this video fixed it

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад +1

      it is strange that it seems to happen more on the PS5 controllers as they all use the same joystick part. The PS5 one must allow more dirt or dust to get into the casing.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      I'm glad to hear you fixed it!

    • @nasosrevis
      @nasosrevis Месяц назад

      @@JoeBleeps Joe I never ever clean Xbox elite with thousand of hours use, 2years with 2060super,2 years with 3070ti and still go with 7900xtx

  • @foxhun
    @foxhun 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cheers absolutly amazing video. It fix the problem for me. Unfortunetly my X button not working now😂

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      Oh no!

    • @foxhun
      @foxhun 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@JoeBleeps I took it apart and put it back together and it works again 🙂

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      @@foxhun that's a relief. Glad you fixed it

  • @virginpp5657
    @virginpp5657 4 месяца назад +2

    This needs more views this video is amazing. Saved me a controller 🙏

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  4 месяца назад

      Thank you! I'm glad this helped 😊

  • @GIANT_Official
    @GIANT_Official День назад

    Bro, they're dualsense controllers, not dualshock 5 controllers.

  • @tetra3000
    @tetra3000 2 месяца назад +1

    Yep my right analog is drifting and I refuse to buy a new controller until the pro comes out as that will come with a free controller so here I am

  • @ismailbasoglu4252
    @ismailbasoglu4252 2 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video my friend. You have pointed out all tasks where we should be gentle. At the end of a one hour operation, I have found a tiny hair smaller than eyelash at the interior surface. Post-tested for three hours, the left drift was gone. One really need to be careful about the fact that for left-right drifts, they need to open upper green lid. By the time I have understood this, I have already cleaned the interior of the other green lid.
    One more warning to other watchers, do not do this immediately after having an espresso. You need your hands stable, no shaking. :)

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@ismailbasoglu4252 stable hands are helpful. But you will have been alert, at least!

  • @breakingtwitting
    @breakingtwitting 7 месяцев назад +2

    it 's shame how sony makes it difficult to open. drifting is such common issue !

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  7 месяцев назад

      Yeah they really don't want people opening them!

  • @Zynoxz
    @Zynoxz Месяц назад +1

    It’s not going back in the green part 😢

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      It is tricky, has to be lined up just right. A pair of tweezers helps

  • @hooooter
    @hooooter 3 месяца назад +1

    This fix worked perfectly but for only 1 week! I have 2 of these controllers that both had the same left stick drift (leftwards). Did this fix and was super happy with the results but just a few days later the issue started to come back little by little. Appreciative of this video but overall very disappointing as I'm now back to square 1. Not sure what to do next... even thinking about having to buy another controller makes me angry.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      I've had that happen to me too and it's very frustrating. Next steps would be to try replacing the potentiometer. Easy method first, just swapping out the white parts, and if that doesn't work, replacing the whole thing. Much cheaper than a new controller but more work involved with the second option

    • @hooooter
      @hooooter 3 месяца назад +1

      @@JoeBleeps that's exactly what I did after posting that comment. Just waiting for the parts to arrive. Dug up my old soldering kit and tools so the work shouldn't be a problem... What is a problem is having to do this to a couple well maintained controllers. For the drift to come back that quickly after cleaning means that we're dealing with very poor quality parts💩

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      @@hooooter we are indeed. I'd urge you to try just swapping out the white bit first before diving in with the soldering iron. It's a much quicker job, I did one just this week and it's working perfectly now.

    • @hooooter
      @hooooter 3 месяца назад +1

      @@JoeBleeps the parts just arrived. I will try replacing the white part in the potentiometer first and see if that works. Thank you for the info and the video. Much appreciated.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      @@hooooter good luck!

  • @lowlifeaquarium1553
    @lowlifeaquarium1553 5 месяцев назад +1

    Does stick drift happen with the edge controller?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      I haven't tried that one, sorry

  • @germanydietz1984
    @germanydietz1984 3 месяца назад +1

    I don't want to two controllers already and the last one is brand new Sony is milking us and it's sad they're putting a bowl of milk and telling a cat not to drink it they don't care for us long as we keep spending money and it's sad that a PlayStation 4 controller is still $60 for $10 more dollars you can buy a PlayStation 5 controller this is sad gentleman the same gaming anymore it's all about money

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      Same parts being used as the previous two generations of hardware

  • @gustavoskater61
    @gustavoskater61 3 месяца назад

    Try this!
    Get a brand new controller and turn off the adaptive triggers in accessibility settings
    play a game that lets you to lower the stick deadzones
    Lower the dead zones to their lowest setting!
    Do you notice stick drift? No? Okay
    Next-
    Note *👀
    The game must be an adaptive trigger compatible tittle.
    Now, turn on the adaptive trigger settings
    Play for a few minutes!
    Boom! Permanent stick drift.

  • @Bekon241
    @Bekon241 5 месяцев назад +2

    My 20 years PSX dual shock is dirty plasatic is gray yellow coz age and analogs work like new, my brother dual shock from ps4 die after year and my ps5 sense from the box have drift... from 3 controler i bay i must fix 2 drift and controller dont have even 2 month... sony rly need replace potenciometr in sense to old psx immortal one type... Becouse this is joke. If i must open and solder controller who i just bay new in shop. This is factory problems not ppl who bay ps5... Problem can be ez fixed is ps5 update drivers in ps5 controller give us dead zone as defoult, becouse 0,00002 is drift even if analog is still ok, why position as defroult not let us have little dead zone where minimal mistake like this will be ignored. And no one need clean controller like this from microscopic dust...

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад +1

      It's bad that they still use these sticks in such expensive controllers

  • @komoroczy
    @komoroczy 6 месяцев назад +2

    thanks geezer. I ordered spare pots and replaced them. But this was a great disassembly guide.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      That's a great fix too. I did it with an Xbox controller recently for an upcoming video.

  • @gladiator_games
    @gladiator_games 3 месяца назад +1

    I will try wish me luck yall

  • @TomaszRykala
    @TomaszRykala 5 месяцев назад +2

    How is this "easy"? 20 things can go wrong in this process 😀

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  5 месяцев назад

      Compared to replacing the stick unit or even replacing the potentiometer, this is easy. It does involve a lot of steps but if you follow them carefully, it will hopefully work.

  • @NocturneThrone
    @NocturneThrone Месяц назад +1

    THANK YOU! 😂 saved me $70

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      Glad I could help! Thank you 🙏

  • @kneecap161
    @kneecap161 16 дней назад

    I try to fix my stick drift but I'm not smart so I ended up hitting it with a hammer and i bought a new controller with 4 years instant replacement on it... if it gets stick drift or anything they will give me a new one on the spot from Currys

  • @Bruh-wz9ny
    @Bruh-wz9ny 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bro no way I followed the video step by step and it got worse the joystick doesn’t even work anymore it says to the left even though im not moving it can someone help me with this problem please

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      It doesn't always work, sadly. I did another video recently, it's for the Xbox Series S but the sticks are the same. You can replace the whole potentiometer. I did it by soldering the whole component in but someone pointed out you can just pop the white bit out of a new component and clip it into the existing one. This might fix your particular issue without having to do any soldering.

  • @jshreyes09
    @jshreyes09 Месяц назад +1

    I hope this comment somewhat finds u but I was wondering, if I can change the analog stick from L3 on my old controller for the R3 on my new controller

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      As in, completely remove the stick from one controller and put it in the other one? Yes the components are both the same for L and R

    • @jshreyes09
      @jshreyes09 Месяц назад +1

      @@JoeBleepslike take out the white piece from on L3 from a different remoter and put it in the R3

    • @jshreyes09
      @jshreyes09 Месяц назад +1

      @@JoeBleepshi I’m back so I’ve bought the replacement joystick off Amazon and replaced the disc but my controller drifts to the left now so I’m confused

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@jshreyes09 did you replace the disc at the top of the stick?

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@jshreyes09 you can buy just the potentiometers

  • @IlBrugna
    @IlBrugna Месяц назад +1

    legend

  • @DanielD-iu9tv
    @DanielD-iu9tv Месяц назад +1

    I gotta tell ya, this worked a lot better than punching it or banging it on my table. Haha.
    In all seriousness, very well put together video with great explanation and instruction. Thank you for saving me from headaches and saving my wallet from shelling out for a new one. Liked and subbed. 👍

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      Thank you for your support! I am glad the video was useful :)

  • @onlymeadow
    @onlymeadow Месяц назад +1

    it’s worth the effort guys. had nasty stick drift on my ps5 controller that I had used for a month after buying. was going to scrap it but have this video a try and it works flawlessly.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  Месяц назад

      @@onlymeadow that's really good to hear, thanks for sharing

  • @Ayeces8s
    @Ayeces8s 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey man, thanks for the great video. Got my drift issues fixed. Unfortunately, I was less careful than I should have been with my L2 ribbon cable and I accidentally tore it. Thought I was good to go because my controller was working on the main PS5 menu, but it won't work in-game if it's not connected properly. Luckily I had another controller I borrowed the ribbon from while I order some replacement ribbons. Works like brand new now.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      Good save! Those ribbons are delicate indeed

  • @bapideoli8485
    @bapideoli8485 6 месяцев назад +2

    Joe Thank you so much! You saved me! I am a woman, I do not understand Tech, I am brazilian AND I made step by step everything you did in this video and the control is fixed! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 You are the best 💛💛💛 now my son is playing well 👏👏👏

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      Congratulations! I am glad it was a success. It can be scary to try so well done for giving it a go

    • @bapideoli8485
      @bapideoli8485 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@JoeBleeps yes very scary I literally sweat cold 😂😂😂 but everything was very well

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  6 месяцев назад

      I'm very glad@@bapideoli8485

  • @brademond7640
    @brademond7640 2 месяца назад +1

    Mines not really a stick drift. During gaming if the controller isn't plugged in it does things on its own, turns, looks up and doesn't register any command. Goes away as soon as I plug it in. It's making me hate my ps5 that I bought a week ago. I even brought it back to get a new controller and the new one does it as well. It's really lame and I'm hating it. 600 bucks wasted as far as I am concerned.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@brademond7640 that's ridiculous if it's happened twice. I'd definitely take it back again

  • @x-chosen8454
    @x-chosen8454 3 месяца назад +1

    w mans

  • @rodcosta2345
    @rodcosta2345 3 месяца назад +1

    Yeah that was super easy... 🤨

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      Compared to removing the joysticks, trust me this is much easier.

  • @ocnussorellius4242
    @ocnussorellius4242 2 месяца назад +1

    Epic fix, thanks. Found some fine fiber barely visible to the eye. Caution- the black stuff isn’t dirt - it’s probably a conductive grease to keep your potentiometer life in check. I’ve ordered some online so will re apply it while I get back to playing Fortnite

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@ocnussorellius4242 oh yes I should have been clearer there, that's the conductive surface. It does build up dirt on that surface though and it sometimes needs cleaning to expose that surface properly

  • @aumurph
    @aumurph 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video. Straightforward and extremely helpful. 100% worked and my controller is no longer drifting. Weird thing is that one sensor was filthy (x-axis), but the other (y-axis) barely had much build up, at all. Just glad to not have to buy a new controller.

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад

      @@aumurph glad you could fix it! Thank you for commenting

  • @cw7076
    @cw7076 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so very much for showing how to remove that cursed cover!!! Sprayed some canned air around the joystick a lot easier that way! Subscribed!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@cw7076 thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @leoperd79
    @leoperd79 2 месяца назад +1

    A tip for people who don't have alcohol cleaner.. you can use Ear buds to clean YES EAR BUDS but after that make sure there are no cotton fiber remains in the socket.. your mobile torch will do the work to see..
    This works like a charm... Thank you so much.. i am not a tech guy or something but it helps me a lot i was going to buy a new controller 🎮 thankyou again..

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      I am glad this helped!

  • @TheHamerguitar
    @TheHamerguitar 2 месяца назад +1

    You are a god damn hero thank you for the info. I just followed your steps and you helped save my old ds5. The drift was so bad and the dirt was right where you said to clean now its like a new controller again, and your reassembling part of the video helped so much thank you for posting this

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад +1

      I really appreciate this feedback, thanks for taking the time and congratulations on reviving your controller, it's a great feeling isn't it? I'm never sure quite how much information to include in these videos, keeping things short and watchable but also useful and informative is tricky. So that's good to hear!

  • @Huntneil
    @Huntneil 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank youu! Had a bad drift going up and to the left on the left analog. made driving or walking around (eldenring) quite annoying 😅😅 the little disc chip that flew out when i popped open potentiometer was so nerve racking but its been put back together and works!

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  3 месяца назад +1

      @@Huntneil yes! Congratulations!

  • @Multiableification
    @Multiableification 2 месяца назад +1

    life saver. thanks

    • @JoeBleeps
      @JoeBleeps  2 месяца назад

      @@Multiableification you're welcome!