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Controller Repair: Stick Drift and Buttons

Illustration of a games controller

Stick drift is the most common controller fault: the character or camera moves on its own. We replace the analogue stick modules and fix buttons, triggers and charging ports on most controllers, usually for much less than a new one.

Controllers we repair

  • PS5 DualSense and DualSense Edge
  • PS4 DualShock 4
  • Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers, including Elite Series 2
  • Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Joy-Con, and Pro controllers
  • Steam Deck and handheld PC sticks

Faults we fix

  • Stick drift and sticks that don’t centre
  • Sticky, dead or double-pressing buttons
  • Broken adaptive triggers and bumpers
  • Worn USB-C charging ports
  • Batteries that no longer hold charge

We can fit Hall effect sticks to many controllers. They use magnets instead of worn contacts, so they are far less likely to drift again.

Questions we get asked

Is it worth repairing a controller?

For DualSense, DualSense Edge and Elite controllers, almost always. For older or cheaper pads we tell you if a new one makes more sense.

Related repairs

  • All console repairs
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Steam Deck

Book online, bring it in or call us

Book online in two minutes, or walk in to The Willows, Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm. We look at the fault and give you a price before any work starts.

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Consoles

  • All console repairs
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Steam Deck
  • Handheld gaming PCs
  • Controllers
  • Retro consoles

Other services

  • Laptops
  • Macs
  • PCs & servers
  • Data recovery
  • Cyber security

Bring it in

The Willows, Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk
London SE1 5SY

Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm

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Contact Us

    Laptops

    • Screen replacement
    • Battery and charging
    • Keyboard and trackpad
    • Liquid damage
    • Motherboard repair
    • Fan and overheating
    • Gaming laptops
    • Password removal

    Macs

    • MacBook Neo
    • MacBook Air
    • MacBook Pro
    • iMac
    • Mac mini
    • Mac Studio
    • Mac Pro

    PCs & servers

    • Desktop PC repair
    • Gaming and custom PCs
    • Graphics card repair
    • All-in-one PCs
    • Upgrades and servicing
    • Network and software
    • Windows 10 end of support
    • Server repairs

    Consoles

    • PlayStation
    • Xbox
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Steam Deck
    • Handheld gaming PCs
    • Controllers
    • Retro consoles

    Data recovery

    • Hard drives
    • SSDs
    • Deleted files
    • USB sticks and memory cards
    • RAID and NAS

    Cyber security

    • Ransomware recovery
    • Hacked email and accounts
    • Virus and malware removal
    • Scam clean-up
    • Business security check
    • Microsoft 365 security
    • Backup setup

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    Innovative IT
    The Willows, Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk
    London SE1 5SY

    Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm

    020 7394 2525
    info@innovativeit.co.uk

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