{"id":1697,"date":"2022-03-25T16:53:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T16:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=1697"},"modified":"2022-03-31T17:44:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T16:44:15","slug":"how-to-fix-analogue-stick-drift-on-pc","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/article\/how-to-fix-analogue-stick-drift-on-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Analogue Stick Drift on PC or  Handheld Gaming PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you find that the analogue stick on your controller just isn&#8217;t as accurate as it used to be? Find yourself moving when you don&#8217;t want to, or messing up inputs in games? Then take a couple of minutes as we show you how to fix analogue stick drift on PC or Handheld PC!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is applicable to just about any standard PC-compatible gamepad, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most handheld gaming PCs such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.droix.net\/AYANEO-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AYANEO 2021<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.droix.net\/ONEXPLAYER-1S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONEXPLAYER 1S<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.droix.net\/GPD-WIN-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 3<\/a><\/li><li>Regular gamepads, such as those of the EasySMX variety<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue of stick drift has become a hot topic in recent years. With some high-profile gaming companies even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/newsround\/54447505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">receiving lawsuits<\/a> over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With everyone more sensitive to stick drift, you may have noticed that your gamepad isn&#8217;t performing as well as it could be. If it&#8217;s only slightly off, you might be able to ignore it, but why do that when you can easily remedy it within less than 5 minutes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-the-usb-gamepad-utility\">Using The USB Gamepad Utility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following guide is applicable to just about any Windows 10 computer. Many Windows 11 and Windows 7 computers may also feature a similar utility, but Windows 10 is the one we&#8217;ll be using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, open up the USB gamepad configurator application. You can do so by searching &#8220;USB game controller&#8221; in Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/msedge_YVL9bSn4ud.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/msedge_YVL9bSn4ud.jpg 346w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/msedge_YVL9bSn4ud-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then see a list of all connected gamepads. <strong>The specific name will vary based on the controller (whether it is in-built or external, brand name, model name, and so on)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your gamepad, and then click <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCv0pSmmdB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCv0pSmmdB.jpg 380w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCv0pSmmdB-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the <strong>Settings<\/strong> tab, and now select Calibrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_z5uSPlvZBN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_z5uSPlvZBN.jpg 400w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_z5uSPlvZBN-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_VJCb38z6Ln.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_VJCb38z6Ln.jpg 400w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_VJCb38z6Ln-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will bring you into the calibration utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_FhM1TGU8fL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_FhM1TGU8fL.jpg 499w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_FhM1TGU8fL-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_FhM1TGU8fL-450x354.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_dsGa5qSlyG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_dsGa5qSlyG.jpg 499w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_dsGa5qSlyG-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_dsGa5qSlyG-450x354.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of this utility is to set a &#8220;new centre&#8221; for your analogue stick. So if it is currently always leaning slightly to the right, this will reduce the odds of having a misinput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCaxr4SYT1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCaxr4SYT1.jpg 499w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCaxr4SYT1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_eCaxr4SYT1-450x354.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_uSqJ8xhbTo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_uSqJ8xhbTo.jpg 499w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_uSqJ8xhbTo-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_uSqJ8xhbTo-450x354.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After calibrating the right analogue stick, the next few options will have you doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Calibrating the left analogue stick (if applicable)<\/li><li>Calibrating the &#8220;Z-axis&#8221; &#8212; which is actually the left and right trigger respectively (primarily useful for analogue triggers, not so much for digital ones).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rundll32_DCYQFUq7QQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_DCYQFUq7QQ.jpg 499w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_DCYQFUq7QQ-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rundll32_DCYQFUq7QQ-450x354.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After doing this, you <strong>should<\/strong> find that you experience the drawbacks of analogue drift a little bit less!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you find that the analogue stick on your controller just isn&#8217;t as accurate as it used to be? Find yourself moving when you don&#8217;t want to, or messing up inputs in games? Then take a couple of minutes as we show you how to fix analogue stick drift on PC or Handheld PC! 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