Xbox controller drift

Discus and support Xbox controller drift in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I have owned an Xbox X/s for 18 months and a year ago the controller became unusable due to the left stick drifting up constantly. I then got another... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by MarkKendrick, Feb 20, 2023.

  1. MarkKendrick
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    Xbox controller drift


    I have owned an Xbox X/s for 18 months and a year ago the controller became unusable due to the left stick drifting up constantly. I then got another new controller and the same thing is happening. Is there a known defect with these newer controller? My original Xbox one controller from nearly 10 years ago is still going fine so what is up with theses new ones and how can I repair them? Thanks

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    MarkKendrick, Feb 20, 2023
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  2. Stephanie Graham3 Win User

    Xbox series X controller keeps drifting up

    I just got a Xbox controller for Christmas. And as soon as I connected it to my Xbox it had drift on the right joystick. I opened the controller right from the box and didn’t get any dust of anything like that near it but still it drifts. I wanted a new Xbox controller because my old controller had drift. Crazy how out of the box it already has drift.
  3. 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.
  4. Mister Maka Win User

    my center point keeps shifting up when scoping in also when just running. sigle player and multiplay

    Hey there.

    Not quite understanding what you mean by centerpoint. Is the controller drifting up? For steps on drifting controllers, check out our

    Xbox One Controller Troubleshooter    . Unfortunately for drifting issues, the controller would need to be repaired or replaced depending on your warranty status.
  5. BrianGunter Win User

    Utterly Furious!

    Controller drift seems to be this gen's RROD for Xbox.
  6. 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.
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