Xbox One Controller Drifting Up

CoiledShark3669 · Aug 8, 2015

I have the same issue, the controllers pretty old but has pretty much never been used untill recently when we just discovered the issue, its prob never been used as i bought two on day one. i tried the steps provided and still no good, is there any other
way to fix this or was i just one of the unlucky ones that got sold a broken controller

PALAROO1 · Aug 9, 2015

I am also having the drift issue with a controller. It pretty much makes a game unplayable if it requires fine motor movement because the character keeps moving foward without any input.

MichaelWood_914 · Aug 9, 2015

I been having the same problem

Only1Nexus · Aug 9, 2015

My original controller stopped working all together. So i bought the titanfall controller it has the drift up. I put it to the side and bought the call of duty controller as of last night it has started the drift up.all the controllers are the offical Microsoft
licensed controllers. The hard reset has not fixed my issue. Now we as coustomers demand an explination and a way of getting items fixed or replaced. Please help the Xbox one become great and help your customers with getting fixed or replaced controllers.

NappyNonsense91 · Aug 10, 2015

My controller is having the same issue. I've tried all the steps with no results. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks

max1234567890 · Aug 12, 2015

i am having the same issue on my controller but with the right analog stick

hot fuzz7 · Aug 12, 2015

Same issue here as well. Left analog stick has been drifting for a month. Considering i got this in Dec 2014 I am not too pleased to read about all the issues with the controller. Have tried update but that has not changed the issue with the drift.

dollaz916 · Aug 12, 2015

Its not a software issue its a hardware defect. No updates will help. You have to buy a new controller or start a class action lawsuit..

iShadow xMoo · Aug 13, 2015

I have also had this problem, on no less than 3 controllers (one with left analog, two on the right)! Day one edition and 2 replacements. The most recent was purchased about 4 months ago and is no pretty much unplayable on first person shooters, unless you
like looking at the sky a lot. I had a chat with support earlier and they told me a replacement could not be given due to the warranty of my console. I think it is unacceptable that an accessory produced by Microsoft cannot be replaced for free when it clearly
has a severe design flaw at no fault of the customer.

PheonixSensei · Aug 13, 2015

I sent a controller to be repaired / replaced 2 months ago and they sent me a new one after a month of not hearing a thing until i contacted them more. They sent me a new or suppost to be "new" controller now 2 months later my right joystick is drifting
up on its own even when the joystick is dead center. I talked to support and they said all i can do is buy a new controller that its past 90 days when its only been 60 if that.

Ive supported xbox for years and years but when you send me a replacement controller that has more problems than the controller i sent in then tell me all i can do is buy a new one im so close to selling my xbox one and just buying a ps4 or building a new
pc.

JTaGK · Aug 14, 2015

Got a message from Y'all and I think it worked for one of my two controllers, I would like to try again with my other one, cause that upward drift is ridiculous

Bgizel79 · Oct 31, 2018

Has anyone figured out how to fix this problem yet...I'm having the same issue

Mister Maka

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.

ruger280

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.

[Farscape]

they have turned into apple, they sell inferior cheap tack at a premium price.

I have seen loads and loads of posts about stick drift on a lot of new controllers, not just elite.

Best thing is i have three xbox one s controllers, all with drift on the left thumbstick, seems to be an issue when you click it in repeatedly for running in games it then gets drift very quickly. (mainly drifting up)

I bought a power A controller with two rear buttons and low and behold no drift even after three months of use.

Sam Peak

After doing an update on my xbox one wireless controller, which was necessary so that I couldon't use my new headset, the left analogue stick is drifting up which has made it almost impossible to play any games. How can I fix this issue or get a replacement
controller.

{Parity}

Typically when a controller get stick drift the best thing to do is replace the controller.

If it is still under warranty you can sent it in for repair/replacement
http://support.xbox.com/

Good Luck!

Xbox One Controller Drifting Up