Stick drift only when using xbox apps or software

Discus and support Stick drift only when using xbox apps or software in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; I have an xbox series x that is probably about a year and a half old now. I have the Gamesir G7 pro wireless controller (since stick drift on xbox... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/interplanetary-dust, Feb 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM.

  1. Stick drift only when using xbox apps or software


    I have an xbox series x that is probably about a year and a half old now. I have the Gamesir G7 pro wireless controller (since stick drift on xbox controllers gets so bad so fast). Whenever I am on the home screen, settings page, game pass, etc. I have terrible stick drift, even when I use the d-pad! I didn’t even know the d-pad could get stick drift.

    The controller has 0 stick drift itself; I haven’t experienced it in any games with my stick deadzones at 0. When using the Gamesir app to calibrate the controller, this also shows 0 stick drift. The controller is also only about 2-3weeks old.

    I noticed the same issue on my last controller except that one did actually have bad stick drift on every game, so I don’t think it’s an issue with this controller itself. This issue ONLY happens with my new controller when using any app or software made by xbox itself. I definitely do not have the money for a new xbox and don’t really have the money to take it anywhere to have it fixed, either. Has anyone had this issue before? Can I fix it from home? If so, how?

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    /u/interplanetary-dust, Feb 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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  2. STCLegend Win User

    Controller Firmware Update - Messed up my controller?!?

    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.
  3. {Parity} Win User

    Xbox controller

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

    controller drift

    That is strange. I've only ever had stick drift on my old 360 controllers. I don't know if the standard Xbox one controllers have it, but the Xbox Elite controller sticks can be adjusted to have dead zones to avoid drift. Check in the Xbox Accessories
    app if you can adjust it for normal controllers.
  5. ruger280 Win User

    controller drift

    That is strange. I've only ever had stick drift on my old 360 controllers. I don't know if the standard Xbox one controllers have it, but the Xbox Elite controller sticks can be adjusted to have dead zones to avoid drift. Check in the Xbox Accessories
    app if you can adjust it for normal controllers.
    Have my elite controller set up and still drifts. Can't do standard controller. Did notice they drift worse on any COD.
  6. Hawki Tellash Win User

    Xbox one Elite controller right stick drifting already

    Performed some more checks using the controller app and although it was aiming right which is why I thought it was the right stick it actually turns out the left stick has the issue drifting right.

    It's only slight but seems to stick like that 1 in every 3 moves of the stick. The app at least shows me what was happening.
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