Controller Stick Drift (But it's a software problem....)

Polyurathane · Jan 16, 2017

Problem: My Xbox One S controller recently developed a problem where it will continue to go in one direction, either up or down, once I push that way one time on the left thumbstick. I have looked at the controller and have confirmed that it is not normal
stick drift. The thumbstick itself is nice and tight but it will continue to either go up or down without stopping.

Details: I have three controllers. A standard Xbox One controller that is 2 years old (this one belongs to a friend). A Xbox One Elite Controller that is a year old. A Xbox One S controller that is 4 months old. The first and last both have this same problem.

The problem happened to my One S controller after I bought a chatpad. When I plugged the chatpad in, my console informed me that I would have to do an update in order to use it (I updated from 2.3.2381 to 3.1.1221). After the update, my controller began
to develop the issue. Soon after, my controller would no longer recognize the chatpad.

My friend's controller, the standard Xbox One controller, had the 1.1.2228 version on it and still developed the problem when it was never connected to a chatpad. I updated his controller to the 2.3.2381 version and this did not solve the issue.

Finally, I have not updated my Xbox One Elite controller since the day I got it and it still has the 2.3.2381 software on it. I plugged the chatpad into it and the console did not prompt me to update the software (even though the settings tell me that it
has an update available). It works fine and recognizes the chatpad perfectly.

However, I'm obviously afraid to update the controller with the problems that the other two have had.

I know this is a rare issue and I spent some time on the phone with Xbox Customer Support and he suggested that I try the forums in case something had happened with Xbox One Preview Updates. Can anyone help?

:)

Seriously Scott · Jan 16, 2017

XBOX ONE Controllers

Never had a "sticky" controller, had a stick drift issue, but fixed it with some warranty voiding DIY haha, now have some funky metal sticks for my Titanfall controller.

seznam88 · Jan 16, 2017

Xbox 360 Controller - Slow Turn Issue

Isn´t the controller drift when the stick moves by itself without touching ?
This isn´t the problem, problem is that the analog stick is moving slower than it should when actually moving with him.

STCLegend

That's called stick drift and has nothing to do with this firmware issue. Your controller is broken, you can have Microsoft fix it for a fee or replace it. But no software update will fix stick drift.

Blueheart14

The problem is not just the on elite 2 controllers its a issue with all controllers that use the PDP program because i have 3 afterglow controllers that have problems with joy stick drift i also have 2 power A controllers that have problems with joy stick
drift as well and my brother has an elite 2 series controller that also has the same problem

ForzaDrift Girl

Hi,

The problem is called stick drift the best way is to replace the controller

WUIJIBOBO

What is the fix?

This sounds like stick drift, if it's only happening on Borderlands 3, then it's likely just a slight amount of stick drift. Have a look in the Borderlands 3 controller settings, and see if you can adjust the 'Dead Zones' for the analogue sticks, that should
help temporarily.

But ultimately for stick drift, there's no easy/quick fix, because it's a hardware issue and not a software issue. If your controller is still under warranty, then it may be worth looking into whether you can get it repaired/replaced. Otherwise you may need
to find a third party repair person.

{Parity}

Delete the hardware? Do you mean software? Stick drift is a hardware malfunction and can’t be corrected with software upgrades.

Controller Stick Drift (But it's a software problem....)

Controller Stick Drift (But it's a software problem....)

Controller Firmware Update - Messed up my controller?!?

Elite controller stick drift

Controller aiming on its own

Borderlands 3 character continually tracks to the right when I'm trying to be stationary.

Xbox controller

Controller Stick Drift (But it's a software problem....)

Controller Stick Drift (But it's a software problem....) - Similar Threads - Controller Stick Drift

why is my xbox controller's right stick constantly going up, it is not stick drift, it is...

Xbox Design Lab Controller has Stick Drift out of the box.

Why has every single one of my xbox series x controllers have stick drift?

My elite 2 controller arrived with stick drift.. I sent it back under warranty to get it...

Xbox Series X controller stick drift and missing inputs?

Xbox one series 2 elite controller stick drift after 3 weeks.

Analog stick drift on Design Lab controller

How can double inputs and stick drift independent of controller?

Xbox series elite 2 controller stick drift / Stick sticking