Nintendo isn’t the only company having issues with joystick drift. JoyCons may be the most notable controller to suffer from drift, but Sony’s PS5 controllers could experience a similar issue. If your PS5 characters are moving on their own, there are a few steps you can take to fix the drift.
How to Fix PS5 Controller Stick Drift and Shaking (Best Method)
Stick drift is when your controller’s analog sticks think an input is being made, even when you’re not moving the stick at all. You’ll notice this problem right away, as game menus and characters will move on their own. It’s frustrating and makes many games unplayable.
There is no single root cause of stick drift. In some cases, the analog stick can become loose, causing the sensors to think it is tilted when it is not. In other cases, dirt and debris can get stuck in the stick, resulting in a similar error. In the worst cases, various parts of the joystick wear out through use, causing them to break and your controller to think the sticks are moving when they are not.
If you find that your PS5 controller has become unresponsive, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to get the analog stick working normally again.
