Question 1

How much does it cost to fix PS5 stick drift?

Accepted Answer

Our PS5 stick drift repair starts at £20. That covers a full strip-down, clean, and recalibration. For a permanent fix we recommend the Hall effect / TMR upgrade — also from £20 — which replaces the worn potentiometer sticks with magnetic ones that never drift.

Question 2

Can you put Hall effect joysticks in a PS5 controller?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We fit Hall effect and TMR thumbstick modules into PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X|S, Switch Pro and most third-party controllers. It is a drop-in upgrade once installed — no software changes needed.

Question 3

What is the difference between Hall effect and TMR sticks?

Accepted Answer

Both use magnetic sensing instead of physical contacts, so neither wears out. TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) draws less power and is slightly more accurate at the centre, which makes it the modern choice. Hall effect is the proven, slightly cheaper option. Both end stick drift for good.

Question 4

How long does a controller repair take?

Accepted Answer

Most repairs are finished within 48 hours of arriving at the workshop. If you are local to Leicester you can drop in and we will usually have it back the same working day.

Question 5

Do you offer mail-in repair across the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Post your controller to us with tracked delivery and we return it the same way, included in the price. We accept controllers from anywhere in the UK.

Question 6

Do you repair Xbox controller stick drift?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Xbox One, Series S and Series X controllers all suffer from drift and all of them can be repaired or upgraded to Hall effect / TMR in our workshop.

Question 7

Do you fix Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We replace the analog stick module on Joy-Cons and can fit Hall effect sticks for a permanent fix.

Question 8

Is there a warranty on your repairs?

Accepted Answer

Every repair is backed by a 90-day workmanship warranty. If something we touched fails in that window, we fix it free.

Question 9

What if my controller cannot be repaired?

Accepted Answer

We diagnose for free. If we cannot fix it, you pay nothing and we return it to you.

Question 10

Do you repair consoles too?

Accepted Answer

Yes — HDMI ports, power faults, charging issues and common board-level repairs on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Quoted after diagnostic.

Controller repair questions, answered.