How to fix xbox one controller joysticks not returning to center?

St1ckzVix · Aug 1, 2019

So, I bought the Minecraft Limited Edition xbox one a a year ago. Along with it came the minecraft themed xbox controller. I have started to notice that I have controller drift. I am pretty sure this has nothing to do with regular controller drift. When
I push my stick a little bit in a direction, it does not return back to the center. This isn't usually a problem, but becomes one in Fortnite. I use a 0.05 deadzone, which basically means I have to push the stick a very small amount to activate movement. I
plan to get a new controller this black friday or if there are any sales, as I believe this happened due to frequent accidental controller drops. If I will be able to fix it without too much to do, I'd try. Anyone else with this problem?

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ScheduledAbyss8

This is a problem that afflicts many players, and it happened to me with the Halo controller I couldn't do anything, if yours is still under warranty, send it to assistance to have it repaired or replaced.
https://support.xbox.com

GTiBoostedTRiP

I too have had these issues with multiple Microsoft brand and third party controllers . It is
not your dead zone settings, but more along the lines of the bands (rubber) that gives the sticks resistance and returned it to their 0y0x state. The bands wear out and lose their elasticity. Also, sometimes, if you slowly rotate the stick(s)
at their outer most circumference, you may feel a notch or divet, it is a result of, but not limited to ;

1) The plastic peg the joy stick mounts on to engage the positioning of the modulator. or

2) Excess wear from constant or prolonged pressure in that general area.

There are many alternatives to solves these and alike issues, which may include, but I
do not recommend in lieu of voiding your warranty.

Buying a set of joy stick modules, replace repair yourself, for temporary use until replacement.

Microsoft does recommend not buying third-party controllers but is also another cheap alternative.

I know this is an excessive amount of writing, but I do hope this may help guide you in the right direction.

Ellarianora

Yeah, I have this exact problem so in short, just get a new controller or try what my fellow ambassadors have said,.

WPAK

Hi there,

I don't think there is a way you'll be able to fix it yourself other then adjusting the deadzone value for the game, to see if that helps a bit.

Black dragooon1

If it the regular Xbox controller or a special kind?

All Xbox controllers have this problem. It is a little grey chip in the left joystick that re-centers the stick. The problem is, the plastic of that chip is so fragile that even a slight nudge at where the chip is located(Right Side of Joystick) will break
it off. At the moment I have not found a way to fix this but to buy a new controller for a silly problem.

How to fix xbox one controller joysticks not returning to center?