How to Test your PS5 Controller for Stick Drift (Easy Tutorial)
13To test your PS5 DualSense controller for stick drift using Call of Duty: Warzone (or any Call of Duty title like Black Ops 6 that shares the same settings framework), you’ll leverage the game’s controller settings to adjust the deadzone and observe the analog stick inputs. Stick drift is when the controller’s analog sticks register movement without you touching them, causing unwanted in-game actions like your character moving or the camera shifting.
Here’s how to do it as of March 24, 2025:
Launch Call of Duty: Warzone: Start the game on your PS5 and ensure your DualSense controller is connected, either via USB or wirelessly.
Access the Settings Menu: From the main menu, press the Options button (the small button with three horizontal lines on your DualSense controller, located to the right of the touchpad) to open the settings. Navigate to the gear icon to enter the settings menu.
Go to the Controller Settings: In the settings menu, look for the “Controller” tab. This section lets you customize controller inputs, including the deadzone settings, which are crucial for testing stick drift.
Locate the Deadzone Settings: Scroll to the “Deadzone” section. You’ll see options for both the left and right sticks, typically labeled as “Left Stick Min” and “Right Stick Min.” These settings determine the minimum input threshold for the sticks to register movement.
Test for Stick Drift:
Set both “Left Stick Min” and “Right Stick Min” to 0. This minimizes the deadzone, making the sticks as sensitive as possible to detect any unintended movement.
In Call of Duty games, the settings menu often includes a visual diagram showing your controller inputs in real-time. With the deadzone at 0, place the controller on a flat surface and don’t touch the sticks. Watch the diagram—if the cursor or indicator moves on its own (e.g., the dot shifts away from the center), your controller has stick drift. For example, left stick drift might make your character move without input, while right stick drift could cause the camera to pan or tilt.
Observe for a few seconds to confirm any movement.
Adjust the Deadzone to Confirm:
If you detect drift, gradually increase the “Left Stick Min” and “Right Stick Min” values (e.g., to 3, 5, or higher) until the unwanted movement stops. This helps you gauge the severity of the drift—needing a higher deadzone value indicates worse drift.
Test in-game by loading into a low-pressure mode like the Training Course in Warzone’s Bootcamp playlist or a private match. Move around and aim to see if the drift persists with your adjusted settings. If your character or camera still moves without input, the drift is significant.
Fine-Tune for Gameplay: If drift is present, set the deadzone to the lowest value where the drift stops to maintain sensitivity while minimizing the issue. However, if you need a very high deadzone (e.g., above 20), the drift may be too severe, and you might need to consider repairing or replacing the controller.
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