{"id":10346,"date":"2025-11-20T01:46:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T20:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T13:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:50:01","slug":"ps5-controller-drift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] How To Fix PS5 Controller Drift in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are currently encountering a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\" data-lasso-id=\"33570\">PS5 Controller Drift<\/a><\/strong> issue, then this article is perfect for you, as it provides guidance on repairing or resetting the joysticks to achieve the desired outcome.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45635\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/How-To-Fix-PS5-Controller-Drift.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32670\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45635 size-full\" title=\"How To Fix PS5 Controller Drift\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/How-To-Fix-PS5-Controller-Drift.jpg\" alt=\"How To Fix PS5 Controller Drift\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How To Fix PS5 Controller Drift<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In recent times, the gaming console market has grown significantly compared to a decade ago. As a result, gaming enthusiasts across the globe prefer having gaming consoles as their primary gaming device compared to various other options available to them. Like any other electronic device, video game consoles, and their accessories are prone to errors and issues during their use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Miss: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-playstation-network-sign-in-failed\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33571\">[SOLVED] How to Fix PlayStation Network Sign In Failed in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, the problems associated with them can be resolved by making use of various fixes that are available on the internet. The topic of discussion for today is how to address the problem of <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32645\"><strong>PS5 controller drift<\/strong><\/a>, which can affect either of the two analog sticks on the Dualsense controller and cause operational issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Checkout: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-6-release-date\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33572\">PlayStation 6 Release Date, Specifications &amp; Rumors [2025]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are various methods to resolve this issue, such as using the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/google-stadia-wireless-controller-5-easy-steps-to-get\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32646\">wireless controller<\/a> device software, accessing controller settings, using compressed air to fix the issue, updating the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/cpu-stress-test\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32663\">system software<\/a>, contacting Sony for assistance, employing the reset button properly, applying high-concentrate isopropyl alcohol using a cotton swab, checking the Bluetooth connection, performing a hard reset, and using the latest firmware.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#How_To_Fix_PS5_Controller_Drift_2025\" >How To Fix PS5 Controller Drift [2025]<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Update_DualSense_Controller_Firmware\" >Update DualSense Controller Firmware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Reset_PS5_DualSense_Controller\" >Reset PS5 DualSense Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Reset_The_Thumb_Stick_Caps\" >Reset The Thumb Stick Caps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Adjust_Input_Threshold\" >Adjust Input Threshold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Clean_PS5_Controller\" >Clean PS5 Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Replace_Analog_Sticks\" >Replace Analog Sticks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Contact_Support\" >Contact Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Clean_Analog_Sticks\" >Clean Analog Sticks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_controller_joystick_drift_happen\"><\/span><strong>Why does controller joystick drift happen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are currently facing a controller stick drift issue on your Dualsense controllers, then there might be a few things that are possibly wrong with your analog stick.<\/p>\n<p>The joystick drift might be happening because of a few things like the Dualsense controller firmware issue, a thumb seat cap that is not properly placed, an input threshold issue with <strong>PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> not being clean enough, other issues with the analog stick, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-bricked-ps5\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32664\">How to Fix a Bricked PS5 in 2025 [Ultimate Guide]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing a drift issue with your controller joystick, there&#8217;s no need to worry because we have provided some troubleshooting steps that will make your games playable once more.<br \/>\nSo, keep reading.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52564\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52564\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56306\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52564 size-large\" title=\"Why does controller joystick drift happen\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Why does controller joystick drift happen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Why-does-controller-joystick-drift-happen.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Why does controller joystick drift happen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Fix_PS5_Controller_Drift_2025\"><\/span><strong>How To Fix PS5 Controller Drift [2025]<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are certain factors that can cause problems with your controller joystick and prevent you from registering movement while gaming, there are also some modern solutions listed below that will assist you in resolving the controller drift issue you are presently experiencing with your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-pro-release-date\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33573\">PS5<\/a> Controller.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1507\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1507\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Method To Fix PS5 Controller Drift<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Update DualSense Controller Firmware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Reset PS5 DualSense Controller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Reset The Thumb Stick Caps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Adjust Input Threshold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Clean PS5 Controller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Replace Analog Sticks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Contact Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Clean Analog Sticks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1507 from cache -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_DualSense_Controller_Firmware\"><\/span><strong>Update DualSense Controller Firmware<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing that you can do before taking any action on the warranty or making an attempt to replace it is to wait and see whether the DualSense Controller Firmware\/software has recently been updated or not. This is a common problem, and gamers tend to ignore it while <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/vr-games-play-without-a-controller\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32647\">playing games<\/a> on their <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-fighting-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32648\">PS5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/what-graphics-card-does-the-ps5-have\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32665\">What Graphics Card Does The PS5 Have in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To address the<strong> PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> issue on your system level, you should navigate to the settings section on your Sony PlayStation controller, where you have to follow a specific set of instructions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Once you are there, you will come across the accessories section, and you have to select the Wireless Controller Device Software option in the Controller option. Once you complete these basic steps, you need to follow the steps below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Next, connect the DualSense controller to your PS5 <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/consoles\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32649\">gaming console<\/a> by carefully inserting the USB-C cable that you have available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> The next step requires you to follow the directions that are visible on your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-bricked-ps5\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33574\">PS5<\/a> screen, which will tell you to update System Software on your PS5 DualSense controller.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once these steps are completed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/p\/play-station-5-console-slim\/HLRKVQ6SHG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation console<\/a>, your DualSense Controller Firmware will be updated. Now you can easily play certain <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-co-op-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33575\">games of your choice<\/a> without any hassle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45641\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Update-DualSense-Controller-Firmware.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32676\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45641 size-full\" title=\"Update DualSense Controller Firmware\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Update-DualSense-Controller-Firmware.jpg\" alt=\"Update DualSense Controller Firmware\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Update DualSense Controller Firmware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_PS5_DualSense_Controller\"><\/span><strong>Reset PS5 DualSense Controller<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Resetting your PS5 Dualsense controller is another option that can help you fix the <strong>PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> issue. To reset your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-dirt-bike-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33576\">PS5<\/a> DualSense Controller, you need to follow the steps below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-pro-release-date\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32666\">PS5 Pro Release Date, Features, Price &amp; Rumors [2025]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Switch off your PS5 controller and flip it over to find a tiny hole across its surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Once you find the small hole, press the PS button for five seconds with the help of a paper clip or a safety pin, as either of them will get the job done for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Now, using a USB cable, connect the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-playstation-network-sign-in-failed\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32650\">Playstation<\/a> controller to your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-turn-on-by-itself\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32651\">PS5<\/a> and wait till the boot process is completed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Once your Playstation controller is switched on again, connect to your PS5 to see if the issue is fixed or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45642\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reset-PS5-DualSense-Controller.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32677\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45642 size-full\" title=\"Reset PS5 DualSense Controller\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reset-PS5-DualSense-Controller.jpg\" alt=\"Reset PS5 DualSense Controller\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reset PS5 DualSense Controller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_The_Thumb_Stick_Caps\"><\/span><strong>Reset The Thumb Stick Caps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are someone who likes to game regularly, and in your gaming process, the thumb sticks are continuously used, then you need to remember that from the heavy use of thumb sticks, the thumb stick caps might have moved a bit, causing the <strong>PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> issue. For that, you need to place the thumb stick caps back in their place so that you don&#8217;t face the problem again.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45643\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reset-The-Thumb-Stick-Caps.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32678\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45643 size-full\" title=\"Reset The Thumb Stick Caps\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reset-The-Thumb-Stick-Caps.jpg\" alt=\"Reset The Thumb Stick Caps\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reset The Thumb Stick Caps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_Input_Threshold\"><\/span><strong>Adjust Input Threshold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The input threshold is a process that works for a few games but might not work for your entire library. However, you should try it to see if the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-sony-ps5-crashing\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33577\">PS5 Controller Drift issue gets fixed by this method<\/a>. To adjust the input threshold of a particular game, you need to follow the given steps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Useful Guide: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-bluetooth-headphones-to-ps5\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32667\">How To Connect Bluetooth Headphones To PS5 [Easy Steps]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Enter the Controller setting menu of a game and click on the controller&#8217;s input threshold option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now you can adjust the size of the Input Threshold from this menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once you are done with the process, you can restart your game to see if the issue is fixed or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52565\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold.webp\" data-lasso-id=\"56307\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-52565\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Adjust Input Threshold\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Adjust-Input-Threshold.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adjust Input Threshold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_PS5_Controller\"><\/span><strong>Clean PS5 Controller<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There often are scenarios when we are so engrossed in gaming that we forget to clean our gaming devices for a long time. It is because of this ignorance on our part that our <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/game-system-requirements\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33578\">gaming systems<\/a> suffer. So, it is advised that you should occasionally clean your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-fighting-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33579\">PS5<\/a> controller so that you don&#8217;t face issues such as controller drift.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45645\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clean-PS5-Controller.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32680\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45645 size-full\" title=\"Clean PS5 Controller\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Clean-PS5-Controller-e1679295260712.jpg\" alt=\"Clean PS5 Controller\" width=\"1920\" height=\"816\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clean PS5 Controller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_Analog_Sticks\"><\/span><strong>Replace Analog Sticks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is also possible that the <strong>PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> issue that you are facing is not because of the software or firmware of your PS5 Controller but, on the contrary, is a mechanical issue that requires you to replace the analog sticks of the console. Once you are done replacing the analog sticks, it is possible that you will not experience the <strong>PS5 controller drift<\/strong> issue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45647\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Replace-Analog-Sticks.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32683\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45647 size-full\" title=\"Replace Analog Sticks\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Replace-Analog-Sticks.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Analog Sticks\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Replace Analog Sticks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Support\"><\/span><strong>Contact Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The last resort for&nbsp;<strong>PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> issues that you might be facing is to contact support if nothing works for you. The customer support staff are trained professionals who know how to fix these issues. So, it is advised that if you have tried applying all the methods for your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/use-discord-on-ps4-ps5-playstation\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33580\">ps5<\/a>, that you know and none worked, you must contact support for help.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45648\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Contact-Support-4.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32684\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45648 size-full\" title=\"Contact Support\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Contact-Support-4.jpg\" alt=\"Contact Support\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Contact Support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Analog_Sticks\"><\/span><strong>Clean Analog Sticks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cleaning your analog sticks is something that can save you a lot of hassle. The <strong>PS5 Controller Drift<\/strong> issue that you are facing November be because of the unclean analog sticks of your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-accessories\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33581\">PS5 Dualsense controller<\/a>. So, it is possible that just cleaning the analog sticks might bring a lot of relief for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45649\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45649\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clean-Analog-Sticks.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"32685\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45649 size-full\" title=\"Clean Analog Sticks\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Clean-Analog-Sticks-e1679295308273.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Analog Sticks\" width=\"1920\" height=\"748\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clean Analog Sticks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>FAQ 1: Is PS5 controller drift common?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, the <strong>PS5 controller drift<\/strong> is a common problem. Fortunately, it can be easily resolved using the various methods mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p>So, here are the various fixes that can help you with the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-drift\/\" data-lasso-id=\"32652\"><strong>PS5 controller drift<\/strong><\/a> issue. If you continue to face this issue or have any queries regarding the article, you can leave a comment in the comment box. For such guides, visit our site <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\" data-lasso-id=\"32653\"><strong>omggamer.com<\/strong><\/a> to get new insights from the world of gaming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are currently encountering a&nbsp;PS5 Controller Drift issue, then this article is perfect for you, as it provides guidance on repairing or resetting the joysticks to achieve the desired outcome. In recent times, the gaming console market has grown significantly compared to a decade ago. 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