Controller Problems & Fixes

Learn causes and fixes for controller problems like stick drift, input lag, trigger failure, and connection issues using GamePad Tester guidance.

Trigger Not Registering Full Press: Is It Calibration or Hardware Failure?
Controller Problems & Fixes

Trigger Not Registering Full Press: Is It Calibration or Hardware Failure?

By Berna Sübran Gaming Peripherals Consultant
Gamepad Disconnecting Randomly: Common Causes and Reliable Fixes
Controller Problems & Fixes

Gamepad Disconnecting Randomly: Common Causes and Reliable Fixes

By Lynell Durham Owner & Founder of GamePad Tester
Why Does My Controller Have Stick Drift? Causes, Tests, and Fixes
Controller Problems & Fixes

Why Does My Controller Have Stick Drift? Causes, Tests, and Fixes

I was three kills away from winning a battle royale match when my character started spinning in circles. I wasn't touching the right stick. That's when I knew: stick drift…

By Specialist Team Gamepad Tester
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Controller Problems & Fixes Stories
Controller Analog Stick Stiff After Cleaning? Guide & Fix It

Controller Analog Stick Stiff After Cleaning? Guide & Fix It

If you have recently cleaned your game controller and noticed that the…

By Turner Tenney Gamepad Tester Expert
Controller Buttons Not Working? How to Diagnose and Fix Input Failures

Controller Buttons Not Working? How to Diagnose and Fix Input Failures

If you are here, chances are your controller buttons are not working,…

By Dylan Parker Controller Expert | Gamepad Tester