PS5 controller drift: How to fix DualSense drifting problems
PlayStation controllers have seen quite a few upgrades since the DualShock was first made available in 1997. Most notably, the DualShock evolved into the DualSense with the PlayStation 5, with lots of new flashy features and one frustrating issue in drifting.
Sometimes known as stick drift, this is when one of the joysticks on the PS5 DualSense controller begins to move in a certain direction when not touched. While this can be quite detrimental to games that need precision, it's also just plain annoying.
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The problems surrounding drifting in controllers have become more prevalent in the latest generation of consoles with Nintendo's Joy-Cons also making headlines for the issue. It can typically occur from dust, skin flakes or even food falling in between the mechanics. Or deterioration can just happen naturally over time if you play games often. And then, sometimes it happens straight out of the box, which is the last thing you want when hoping to boot up your new console.
Whatever the case, we're here to solve it. Here's everything you need to know about how to fix PS5 DualSense drifting problems and what options you have when it can't be remedied.
There are a few different options you can try to fix PS5 controller drift, so we recommend working through these steps and see if you notice any improvement.
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Another tip that has surfaced from Reddit is a solution that seemingly has worked for many in the below thread, utilising a slow motion with the palm
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