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Xbox One controller was introduced in 2016 with the launch of the Xbox One S and adds Bluetooth support for Windows 10/11. This controller fixes many of the design flaws found on the Model 1537/1697 controllers and is much more reliable. This controller has been replaced with the improved Model 1914 controller.

Why does my controller have stick drift onto the left joystick

Whenever I try to go up on my left joystick it doesn't work until I press on it

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Stick drift is a very common problem with any type of video game controller, Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo and controllers eventually get stick drift.

You'll need to either replace the potentiometers or replace the whole thumbstick assembly. This will require soldering. YouTube is full of tutorial videos, if you prefer reading theres also guides here on the iFixit website.

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