Does replacing a PS5 DualSense stick fix stick drift?

Replacing a PS5 DualSense stick can fix stick drift, but a replacement is not a guaranteed permanent cure. Available reports describe different results after official service, shop repair, and Hall-effect or TMR replacements. They involve different controller revisions, parts, repairers, and usage, so they cannot establish which option will last longest.

Check warranty and local service options before opening the controller. Replacing an analog module can require soldering and calibration. If you use a repair shop, ask which part it will install, whether calibration is included, how it will test the stick, and what warranty covers the work. A gamepad tester can document whether the stick centers before and after repair, but one successful check cannot predict long-term wear.

When comparing repair results, record the controller revision, part type, service method, and how long the repair has lasted. A post that only says the drift stopped does not tell you whether the fix endured.