Does pressing down on the analog sticks increase the likelyhood of stick drift?
Just got a new controller that I saved up for almost a year and I'd like to prolong it's lifespan. I forgot where I read/heard this, but I recall someone saying how pressing down on the analog sticks L3/R3 (and whatever Xbox's equivalent is) makes it more likely to drift. How true is this?
Best Answer
No, it does not.
The reason why Stick Drift happens is because the copper circle used to measure the position of the Analog Stick ends up damaging the carbon part due to friction. This causes incorrect and unreliable measurements of the analog's position.
You can see the inside of the analog sticks used in the DualSense here (also used in DualShock 4, Xbox One, Xbox One Elite and Xbox Series X|S):
Ill recommend reading the Here’s Why PS5 Joysticks Drift (and Why They’ll Only Get Worse) article from iFixit
Pictures about "Does pressing down on the analog sticks increase the likelyhood of stick drift?"
What causes thumbstick drift?
Worn out springs: Each thumbstick sensor component has two springs that help snap it back to the center whenever you remove your thumb. When one or both springs wear out, you'll notice drift. Replacing the springs fixes that problem.How do I stop my left analog stick from drifting?
How to Fix PS4 Controller Analog Stick DriftHow To Fix Controller Drift PS4! PS4 Analog Stick Drift Easy Fix!
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Mikhail Nilov, Kamaji Ogino, Andrea Piacquadio, Rachel Claire