PS5 Controller Stick Drift Repair

From £19

No fix, no fee · 12-month warranty · Insured, tracked returns

Signs you need this repair

  • Character or camera moves on its own
  • Stick registers movement when untouched
  • Over-sensitive or erratic aim
  • Menus drift
  • Worsens over time

A drifting DualSense — where your aim wanders or your character moves on its own — is caused by wear inside the analogue stick module. A PS5 DualSense stick drift repair replaces the worn stick with a new one, properly soldered, fitted and calibrated, so control is precise again.

Priced per stick: book the single-stick repair if only one side is drifting, or the both-sticks repair if both are. If you'd rather not have drift come back, the Hall effect and TMR upgrades use contactless magnetic sticks that don't wear the same way — the comparison further down the page sets out the differences. Either way, the repair is done on the bench and tested before it's posted back.

With a no-fix-no-fee promise and a 12-month warranty, it's far cheaper than a new controller. DualSense pads are small and light to post, so send yours in and it'll come back fixed and tested.

PS5 Controller Stick Drift Repair

Compare stick options

Standard repair Hall effect upgrade TMR upgrade
Price From £19 £34 £39
Sticks replaced One or both Both Both
Sensor type Contact: a wiper on a carbon track Contactless: magnetic Contactless: magnetic, finer resolution
Wears like the originals Yes, over time, like any new controller No — no contact track No — no contact track
Battery draw Same as the originals Slightly more About the same as the originals
Best for Getting a drifting controller working again for the least money Ending wear-related drift at a lower price Ending wear-related drift, with the finest control and lowest battery draw
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Battery differences are small. The sticks use far less power than the controller's lights, vibration and wireless connection.

Frequently asked questions

What causes DualSense drift?
Wear inside the analogue stick module, which starts registering movement when the stick is untouched — so your aim or character drifts on its own.
Should I book one stick or both?
Book whichever matches the fault — one stick if only one side is drifting, both if they both are. Booking both together costs less than booking two single-stick repairs separately.
Should I get the standard fix or a Hall effect upgrade?
The standard fix restores control; the Hall effect and TMR upgrades use contactless sticks that don't wear the same way, so drift is far less likely to come back. Both are available.

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About this service

How does your mail-in repair service work?
Three steps: book and pay for your repair online, post your item to me using the packing instructions I email you, and I repair it, test it, and send it back tracked. You'll get updates as it moves through each stage.
What is your no-fix-no-fee promise?
Payment is taken upfront at booking. If I can't fix your item, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you. Assessment bookings work differently: the £4.99 covers return postage and comes off the repair if you go ahead, but isn't refunded if you decide not to or it can't be repaired.
Do your repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty against the same fault returning. If it does, I'll put it right.
How long will my repair take?
Most repairs are completed within 1-3 working days of arrival, then posted back by tracked post. If a part needs ordering, I'll tell you as soon as I've diagnosed it and give you a realistic date. Diagnostic-led jobs take a little longer if I'm waiting on your approval of a quote.
How do I package my item safely to post it?
I send clear packing guidance when you book. In short: wrap the item well, use plenty of padding, and a sturdy box — the return leg is insured and tracked, and good packing on the way in protects your item too.
Where do I send my item?
Your postage address is included in the confirmation email after you book — you don't post anything until you've booked, so your item is always matched to your order.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes — I run a mail-in repair service, so you can send your item from anywhere in the UK. There's nothing local you need to find.
What if my item turns out to be unrepairable?
I'll tell you honestly and, where the fault allows, offer an alternative. If I can't fix it, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you.