Drift · 2026-03-06
PS5 stick drift
Standard DualSense sticks are potentiometers. The Edge uses replaceable modules. The browser test is the same for both.
What to check first
On a table, a healthy DualSense usually sits under 0.06 radius here. Adaptive triggers and haptics do not cause that offset. Steam Input can, so close it before you blame the hardware. Specs are on the DualSense page.
- USB first, then Bluetooth, so you separate the radio from the sensor.
- Edge drift on one side is a module swap.
- There is no PS5 menu that recenters sticks.
Confirm the reading on the live tester before you buy parts or change firmware. The number on that page is what your browser actually receives.
A practical next step
Repeat the same test after each change and write the resting radius down. A fix that does not move that number did not fix the sensor. If the offset stays above about 0.12 with your hands off the sticks, plan a module replacement rather than another software pass. Model notes live in the controller library.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page change my controller?
No. GamepadTesters only reads the Gamepad API in your browser. Calibration writes, firmware updates, and stick swaps happen in the maker’s tool or at a repair bench.