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A whimsical wordsmith at Game Rant, crafting pixelated odysseys from a lifelong love for gaming and a diet of 1UP mushrooms. The Xbox controller is a great piece of hardware that can also be paired ...

PS5 DualSense currently has an issue that can completely ruin your gaming experience. This next-gen controller is currently the only gaming device that has drift issues, which really spoils the fun ...

Discover step-by-step fixes for thumbstick drift, from quick cleanups to replacing components Reviewed by Jessica Kormos You can fix Xbox One controller drift by cleaning or replacing the worn-out ...

A teardown of the DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 appears to have zeroed in on several contributing factors to the issue of joystick drift. First, some context: The PS5 launched mere months ...

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In context: If you have ever experienced joystick drift, you know how annoying it can be. Joystick drift is when a controller registers input from the joystick even when it is in the neutral position.

The stick drift issue in the PlayStation 5 can be annoying (Image via Sony) Stick drift is common with new PlayStation 5 (PS5) controllers. Many gamers have reported malfunctions in the analog ...

No matter the system, analog stick drift is a fear for many gamers. Moments where onscreen characters start to move on their own, or vehicles begin to veer off to the side without any buttons being ...