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The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 was released on November 4, 2019, and is compatible with the Xbox One, X, & S consoles as well as PCs running Windows 10/11. Model 1797.

Left stick drift and delayed response time

The left stick is always drifting. Sometimes it's not noticeable in game but in menu it will cycle up consistently. Sometimes a quick flick fixes it. Other issue is you press the stick in and the action is not always crisp, there is a delay

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connect the controller to a pc or laptop then open this site, https://gamepad-tester.com/. it will show you how bad its moving. if bad it needs the analogue stick replaced.

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Hey Tyrone! I was able to fix it by opening up my controller and cleaning the sensors on the left stick. This helped me a ton.

When you get to step 11, make sure you move both the green plastic housing for the left stick's sensors. The one on the right controls the X axis and the one on the bottom controls the Y axis. You most likely need to clean out the bottom sensor with some canned air and it should work.

Saved me a few hundred bucks by not buying another controller! Hope this helps out!

How to Fix an Analog Stick Drift in an Xbox One Elite Series 2 Controller

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i replaced the analog stick but the problem persisted. i think it might have something to do with a capacitor

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Tyrone Palmer will be eternally grateful.
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