AnalogueStick Drift Repair Service

Most of our stick drift repairs are done live on TikTok.

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TMR analogues will outlast buying a new controller! (see below)

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We will fix and return the controller to you. 2 days ETA

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FREE DELIVERY ON REPAIRS

PRICE PROMISE: WE'RE THE CHEAPEST AROUND

1 YEARS WARRANTY ON TMR & HALL EFFECT ANALOGUES

TRUSTED BY OUR CUSTOMERS FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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£ 29

Great Quality
Familiar Feeling
Low Power Consumption
Drift Resistant
New Technology
Increased Precision
Increased Consistancy
1 Years Warranty

£ 35

Great Quality
Familiar Feeling
Low Power Consumption
Drift Resistant
New Technology
Increased Precision
Increased Consistancy
1 Years Warranty

New Tech

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Standard vs Hall Effect vs TMR Joysticks

Here is where things get interesting. With our stick drift repair services, you are not limited to the same type of stick that came with the controller. There are three options, and the differences between them are significant.

Comparison	Standard Analogues	Hall Effect Analogues	TMR Analogues
How it works	Conductive wiper on resistive track (physical contact)	Magnetic Sensor	Tunnel magnetoresistance sensor reads magnetic field changes (no physical contact)
Drift resistance	Low. Will develop drift over time.	High. No friction means no wear.	Very high. Same contactless principle with improved sensitivity.
Feel	Familiar DualSense feel. No adjustment needed.	Slightly different. Minor adjustment period.	Very similar to standard. Most players notice little difference.
Power consumption	Low.	Slightly higher due to continuous magnetic sensing.	Lowest of the three drift-resistant options.
Warranty (TCP)	3 months	12 months	12 months
Best for	Casual gamers. Budget-friendly.	Competitive gamers wanting long-term reliability.	Serious gamers wanting cutting-edge performance with familiar feel.

Standard analogue replacements are the most affordable option, and they work fine for most players. The stick will feel exactly like the original DualSense, with no learning curve at all.

For more information, check out our comparison between standard, Hall Effect, and TMR analogue sticks.

Thank You For The Reviews

Reviews really do help so if you could leave one after purchase, we would greatly appreciate it!

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Dylan E.

5 months ago

The best people for custom controllers fast reliable keep you informed on what’s going on can sometimes watch them do your controller live lovely people buying again asap

Amir B.

5 months ago

Ordered my TMR premium thumbsticks from watching a tiktok live they were hosting, great explanation on what they are and what they do. I was originally experiencing stick drift and was looking for a good solution for the repair. I ordered them on a friday for a saturday special delivery. They did it there and then. The product didnt arrive on saturday not the controller peoples fault it was actually royal mail too lazy to come to the door and deliver the package. After speaking to the controller people to explain it wasnt deliver they straight away dealt with the matter and sent out new sticks right away so i could have them asap. They arrived today and did not disappoint. They came nicely packaged in a cardboard box which was then packaged in a plastic mail bag. The box came with a sticker of their logo and bubble wrapped for safe and proper delivery even if it was tossed about by the couriers. Plugged them in to use them and i am amazed with the difference! Love the adjustment on the sticks and the work the guys did was perfection! Will be sending more controllers off for repair now as i have finally found a team that car and do an amazing job! Well done to the controller guys! 10/10

Liam B.

5 months ago

Super communicative, professional and speedy service! Controllers feel great witht the new TMR sticks, would definitely use again.

Branislav S.

6 months ago

After watching these guys live on tiktok a few times repairing controllers and asking all questions+ providing advice.

Decided to finally send off 1 PS5 Controller that had bad left stick drift that despite all I tried, couldn't fix.

Not only to fix, but to move and change to TMR Sticks which are essentially stick drift free for life!

Sent off, brilliant communication in meantime and very speedy repair and return (within a week at max)

Tested and can't complain! Even feels better in certain games.

Will be using these guys again in the future to repair my other controller with the same issue 🙂 for the price, it's worth it! X10!

Thank you! Keep up the excellent work!

S W

10 months ago

Ordered a custom ps5 controller, they make sure if they’re selling you something it’s being sold in perfect condition and the communication was 10/10 definitely recommend this company

Aaron K.

11 months ago

Excellent service, I handed in a controller that I thought I could DIY, it was in pieces and as it was previously modded required expertise to fix stick drift and put back together. Controller is better than new. Thank you.

J K

11 months ago

Fantastic team at The Controller People. Pinged over a message on a bank holiday and Kem from the team came back within hours of my initial email, absolute trooper! From there, super easy to arrange send off and went with the upgraded TMR sticks for future proofing on my Series X controller. Can happily report its been absolutely spot on playing Borderlands 4! No stick drift at all, plus feels better than ever! Will 1000% use these guys again with any of my other controllers!

Andrew P.

1 year ago

Been using The Controller People for a while now. Had a custom PS4 and now a TCP Ultimate from them. Bought my Ultimate as I wanted the latest digital triggers and now they do Hall effect analogues too.

Customer support has always been great, helped me out with remapping and other bits.

4.9

Summary: Quick Fixes vs Long-Term Solutions

What is PS5 Controller Stick Drift?

Stick drift is when the analogue stick on your DualSense controller detects movement even when it is sitting at rest. The technical explanation is that the joystick’s internal sensor is reporting a position that does not match where the stick actually is. The practical explanation is that your game thinks you are pushing the stick when you are not.

The issue is not unique to PlayStation. It affects Xbox controllers, Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons, and just about any controller that uses potentiometer-based analogue sticks.

Signs Your PS5 Controller Has Stick Drift

Stick drift does not always announce itself all at once. It tends to start small and get progressively worse.

Here is what to look for:

Your character moves on screen without any input from you. This is the classic sign and usually indicates potentiometer damage.
The camera slowly pans or rotates on its own during gameplay, especially noticeable in first-person or third-person titles.
Your aim pulls to one side in games like COD or Fortnite, even when you are holding the stick steady.
Menu selections skip or scroll without you pressing anything.
Small stick movements produce exaggerated or inconsistent responses on screen.

If you are not sure whether your controller has drift, connect it to a PC via USB and use our stick drift calibration tool. This is a tool that visualises the exact position your sticks are reporting. If the crosshair is not centred when the sticks are untouched, you have hardware drift.

When to Seek Professional Repair

If you’ve tried a reset and compressed air and still have stick drift, a professional repair service may be your best bet.

Repairs will involve high precision soldering and part replacement.
Technicians can identify whether it’s a sensor, potentiometer, or board issue.
If your controller is under warranty, contact the shop of purchase first for free service options. (usually 3 Months)

Solution	Cost	Skill Required	Effectiveness
Reset controller	Free	Easy	🔴 Low
Calibrate online	Free	Easy	🟠 Moderate
Compressed air	Low	Easy	🔴 Low
Clean potentiometer	Free	Intermediate	🟡 Good
Replace stick	Medium	Advanced	🟢 Excellent
Stick drift repair service (TMR/Hall Effect)	Medium-High	Outsourced	🟢 Excellent

AnalogueStick Drift Repair Service

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Send Us Your Controller

We will do the rest

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Analogue TypesWe Can use

Standard Analogues

TMR Analogues

Standard vs Hall Effect vs TMR Joysticks

Thank You For The Reviews

Summary: Quick Fixes vs Long-Term Solutions

What is PS5 Controller Stick Drift?

Signs Your PS5 Controller Has Stick Drift

When to Seek Professional Repair

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