Game console repair
Character moves on its own? We replace the joystick module.
We don't quote repairs online: every device is inspected before anything is charged. Diagnostics are free.
Stick drift happens when the analog stick's internal sensor wears out and reports movement you are not making. It is common on PS5 DualSense controllers, Xbox Series controllers and Switch Joy-Cons. Cleaning rarely lasts, so we replace the worn stick module and test it until the control is precise from dead center again.
Find us
Need Controller Stick Drift Repair? Our repair shop at 4971 N High St in Clintonville is about 13 minutes from Short North & Downtown Columbus, 12 from Easton & Northeast Columbus and 6 from Worthington. Walk in during business hours, or request a quote online first: the diagnostic is free, and you only pay if you decide to go ahead.
Areas we serve
Common signs
If one of these matches what you are seeing, bring the device in. The diagnostic is free, and you decide after the quote.
The character or the camera moves by itself
The cursor creeps in menus while you are not touching the stick
You have to push harder for it to respond in one direction
Recalibrating or blowing out the stick did not help
How it works
No pressure and no surprises: you decide at every step.
We open the console, find the real fault (port, chip, power or software) and tell you in plain words.
You get the price and the timing before any work starts. Say no and you pay nothing.
Ports and connectors are replaced by micro soldering, fans are cleaned and modules swapped, without touching the rest of the board.
We run it with video, sound and discs or games, check the temperatures, and hand it back with the warranty.
Typical turnaround for this repair: 45 min
Google reviews
385 Google reviews
I went to this place for the first time I didn’t have money to get a ps5 fixed but had a Xbox that didn’t work cause of hdmi port was broke and had 3 nice controllers but they did it anyways and got it fixed for me I will be coming back even tho it’s 45 minutes away from me but it was worth it trustworthy and friendly and honest
My boy miguel got me in and out in no time. Had a problem with my Hdmi he got squared away for me quick. Also was able to clean my playstation out for little charge any problem i’ll definitely recommend and know who to call.
Fast friendly and knowledgeable service. I will be returning for any technology repairs. Had my playstaion 5 fixed in less than an hour for HDMI repair
Straight answers before you come in.
Drift comes from the sensor inside the stick wearing out, so cleaning only helps for a while. Replacing the worn stick module is the fix that lasts.
Yes. Drift is common on all of them, and on each we replace the stick module and test it until the control is precise from dead center again.
Typically about 45 min. Many repairs are finished the same day, depending on the issue and on whether we have the part. We give you an estimate when we quote.
This repair carries a 90-day warranty on the installed part and the labor. It does not cover new impacts, drops or liquid contact after the repair. If the same fault comes back within that time, we look at it again at no charge.
It depends on your device and model. The diagnostic is free and you get an upfront quote before any work begins. If you decide not to go ahead, you pay nothing.
No. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Booking online or calling ahead is optional, but it helps if your model is uncommon and you'd like us to confirm the part first.
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