There's a permanent fix for PS5 joystick drift

We tested it, and it works! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ "How do I get rid of this stupid PS5 joystick drift?" Historically, a drifting controller only had two solutions. Buy a new controller or replace the faulty potentiometer thumbstick and hope it doesn't start drifting again in 6 months. Now there's a new third option—drop-in Hall sensor sticks for the latest PlayStation and Xbox controllers. Let's test them! [Fix PS5 Joystick Drift for Good]( Repair Reads Visit our [homepage]( every week to read more repair stories. [HMD Skyline: A New Twist on Repairable Smartphone Design]( The Skyline is a new breed. Clearly designed from the ground up to prioritize user-friendly entry and no-nonsense servicing, it shows that HMD is taking their repairability commitment seriously and having fun doing it. SOURCE: IFIXIT [Everything You Need to Know Before You Fix Your Nintendo Switch]( The Switch is portable and (for some models) also convertible, which means you have to deal with a rechargeable battery, a screen, a USB-C port, and infamous Joy-Con controllers. Here's a compilation of the most common Switch repairs for the various models and the differences between them. SOURCE: IFIXIT [New Report Fails Cameras, VR Headsets on Repairability]( The U.S. Public Interest Research Group evaluated products for compliance with New York’s Right to Repair law. While some devices received good scores, several product categories, such as cameras and VR headsets, entirely missed the mark. SOURCE: IFIXIT [More Reads]( Community Leaderboard This week's top contributors to iFixit.com. Join and contribute to our online community to make an appearance on the [leaderboard](. [Earn Points Now]( Assembled by experts, for PlayStation gamers Whether you need to clean a brand-new PlayStation 5 or revive a cherished PS2, our PlayStation Toolkit is designed to cater to all your needs. Extend the life of your console, enhance its performance, and save money with DIY repair. [Shop PlayStation Toolkit]( [GUIDES]( [PARTS]( [TOOLS]( [COMMUNITY]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( Sent by [iFixit]( · [Customer Support]( · [Privacy Policy]( · [Web Copy]( You received this because you opted in to our email communications. If you have an iFixit account, you can [edit your preferences](. Update your [store and language](. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( iFixit, 1330 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States