Gaming Fixes

Xbox has a real built-in recalibration tool for stick and trigger drift. PS5 doesn't, so here's exactly what actually works on a DualSense instead.

PS5 controller stick drift is usually dust, wear, or a software glitch, not a dead controller. Here's the real fix order, from a free reset to Sony's repair program.

Joy-Con drift comes down to dust or worn contacts under the stick's rubber flap. Here's how to calibrate, clean, and get it repaired for free.

Xbox controller not connecting to PC usually comes down to Bluetooth vs. the proper Xbox Wireless protocol, a driver issue, or a cable that only charges. Here's how to work through all of them.

Connecting a PS5 controller to PC takes minutes over USB or Bluetooth, but getting games to actually recognize it right usually means one extra step in Steam.