My xbox sx controller has sticky buttons for my left joystick

To delete any software issue on the controller.

Could you try connecting it to a different device? (Pairing with your phone or connecting it via cable to another device)

Another option would be dowgrande the firmware:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

If the issue persists even performing the above, sadly is a hardware issue.
Probably the stick itself needs to be replaced. But is hard to tell, not all the hardware issues have the same symptoms

Hi Josef, thank you for the reply, after looking at the guides i realized i had thought it was sticky buttons but it is something else.



My buttons and joysticks return to their normal place normally. But the controller acts as though the left joystick is still pushed or pulled even though it returns to it's position after release, and makes my character move forward even though it shouldn't.

Again though, if there is a fix please tell, as I have tried the troubleshooting methods and virtual assistant from the support page and they didn't work.

Just to make sure that I said I described it correctly, the buttons and joysticks return normally, but the command inputted into the left joystick continues for 10 seconds.

I am considering getting a new controller but would rather see it fixed. Furthermore, if you know what this is called and how to prevent this, please do tell. Again thank you for the reply and sorry for the confusion

Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

Hope you're doing great today despite this Pranav

May I know if you already tried cleaning the controller with isopropyl alcohol?

If not, please try that.
In case you need to know more details about it, you can follow these tutorials:

https://www.smarterhomemaker.com/clean-sticky-b...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

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Thanks for the extra info. And sorry to hear that
Indeed, is a hardware issue :c

You can try using your closest electronic repair shop to see if they can find the cause before getting a new one

Hi Josef, I connected it to my phone, and it persisted. I checked the firmware it seemed to be fine, I didn't downgrade since this didn't happen after an controller update but randomly one day, as well as this happened on both my xbox series x and phone, meaning it wasn't firmware. It looks like it is hardware and I will have to buy a new controller, thank you Josef.