Wear and Tear:With regular use, the internal components of your PS4 controller, including the analog sticks, can experience mechanical wear and tear. Over time, this can result in decreased sensitivity and accuracy, leading to stick drift. Continuous pressure on the analog sticks, such as pushin...
How to connect a PS4 DualShock 4 controller to PC wirelessly How to use a PS3 controller on PC How to use a Nintendo Switch Pro controller on PC I've even thrown in instructions for using a gamepad from the original 2001 Xbox on PC, too. Built-in Windows controller drivers mean ...
You may just need to clean your controller, too. Dirt and grime work their way around the buttons and into the controller as you play, so if you’ve gone a few months — or years — without a cleaning, your DualShock 4 is due for one. We have a guide onhow to clean your DualShoc...
either. Some drives come with their own power source — a power cord and an AC adapter — while others rely on power from the console’s USB 3.0 port to operate. If you like a clean setup (without a lot of cords) or you’re looking for something small and portable, these are factor...
Some fight sticks make checking their compatibility a bit more complicated than your average controller, though. For example, some older PS4 sticks might require a firmware update to enable compatibility with the PS5. These updates often require you to plug them into a Windows PC and run a fil...
I'm going to show you how to emulate an Xbox controller with an Arduino, using a USB capable microcontroller and the ArduinoXInput library.
on and off by clicking the controller under "Detected Controllers" in the same setup screen as before. If the analog sticks seem off, you can manually calibrate them by clicking Calibrate. You can also set how long the controller stays connected before disconnecting, so that it goes to sleep...
Move the stick while cleaning it to cover more surface area. Repeat this process for other analog sticks. Wait for the alcohol to dry completely before proceeding to the next step. To clean your Xbox controller with compressed air: When the controller is off, push the analog stick as much ...
Travel days are one thing; everybody needs some mind numbing to get through an airport wait. But the days of using the Baby Mozart DVD to grab a shower are over. Now that they are older, appetites can build. For both of you. If you dole out screen time so you can clean the kitche...
However, there is a way to replace the analog sticks for a tiny fraction of the price you would have to pay for a new controller. Read on to find out how to fix PS4 controller drift and learn the best soldering and desoldering practices while we are at it. ...