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PlayStation
PS5 Controller Buttons Not Working or Sticking? Causes and Fixes
Sticky, dead or double-pressing buttons are the most common DualSense fault after stick drift. Here's what causes them and when th...
PlayStation
PS5 Controller Headphone Jack Not Working? What to Check Before You Pay for a Repair
No sound, crackling or audio in one ear through your PS5 controller? Check these settings first, then here's how to tell if the ja...
Xbox
Xbox Controller Not Charging? What's Actually Wrong (and What Isn't)
Xbox controllers don't charge like other controllers, which is why this fault confuses so many people. Here's what's usually wrong...
Xbox
Xbox Controller LB or RB Not Working? Why Bumpers Fail and How to Fix Them
Faulty bumpers are one of the most common Xbox controller problems. Here's why LB and RB fail, how to tell which part has gone, an...
Xbox
Xbox Controller Trigger Not Working? LT and RT Problems Explained
A trigger that sticks, feels loose or only registers half a press ruins racing games and shooters. Here's how to test it and what'...
Xbox
Xbox Controller Buttons Sticking or Not Working? What Causes It and How to Fix It
A sticky A button or a D-pad that won't register is usually dirt or wear under the button. Here's what causes it and when it needs...
Xbox
Xbox Controller Headphone Jack Not Working? What to Check First
No sound, crackling or one-sided audio through your Xbox controller? Check these settings and your headset first, then here's how...
Xbox
Xbox Controller Drifting on PC but Not on Console? Read This First
Drifts on PC, fine on the Xbox? That's usually not a worn stick. Here's what it actually is.
Xbox
You Opened Your Xbox Controller and Made It Worse. It's Probably Fixable.
Stripped T8 screw, ribbon torn, rumble motor hanging off. None of it unusual, most of it repairable.
Xbox
Which Xbox Controller Do I Have? How to Tell in 30 Seconds
The model number is in the battery compartment. If you'd rather not go digging, here's how to tell them apart by looking.
Xbox
Hall Effect vs TMR: Which Xbox Controller Upgrade Should You Get?
Two upgrades, £5 apart, both removing the same wear. Here's the honest difference and which one your controller should get.
Xbox
How Long Should an Xbox Controller Last Before It Drifts?
There's no fixed number of hours. Here's what decides it, and why yours may have gone sooner than you expected.
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