How to Fix Stick Drift PS5 Controller?

Clean around the analog stick with compressed air

Rotate the stick while blowing air into the base

Use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab around the stick base

Move the stick in all directions while cleaning

Reset the controller using the small reset button on the back

Reconnect the controller to the PS5 with a USB cable

Update the controller firmware through PS5 settings

Adjust the deadzone settings in supported games

Test the controller on another game or console

Replace the analog stick module if the drift continues

Contact PlayStation Support if the controller is under warranty

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