Game Electronics
Orange Walk Town
+501 615-2891

Joystick drift repair

Repairs from BZ$35

PS5 Dual Sense/Edge · Xbox X/S · Switch Pro

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Cheaper than buying a new controller

A worn joystick doesn't mean you need a new controller. We replace the worn part, calibrate it, and get your controller working properly again — for much less than buying a new one.

New controller: ~BZ$150 (not necessary)
Professional joystick replacement: ~BZ$35 (good idea)

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How it works

1. Arrange a pick/drop-off

Contact us to arrange a pick-up or drop off in Orange Walk or contact us about service elsewhere in Belize.

2. We replace the joystick

We replace the joystick, calibrate your controller, and test everything.

3. Get it back to playing

Pick up your repaired controller and keep the money you would have spent buying a new one.

6 month warranty on parts and labor under normal wear.

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Pickup, drop-off & repairs around Belize

If you're outside Orange Walk, message us and we'll tell you the easiest way to get your controller to us.

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100+ repairs to date:

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my controller feel the same after the repair?

That depends on the joystick you choose. Original Alps sticks are closest to the traditional factory setup. TMR sticks can have a slightly different feel, and we personally prefer them enough to install them in our own controllers.

Is this just a temporary drift fix?

No. We replace the joystick module itself rather than using a temporary software adjustment or cleaning trick.

Will opening my controller damage it?

A properly performed repair should not ruin the controller. We carefully disassemble it, perform the joystick replacement, reassemble it, calibrate it and test it before returning it.

Will stick drift come back?

Traditional potentiometer joysticks can wear again over time. TMR joysticks use a different magnetic sensing method and don't rely on the same traditional contact surface, so traditional drift is not a thing.  But you can get drift if the center spring gets too worn to hold the stick at a suitable center position. But this takes a very long time to happen and TMR sticks can often be recalibrated to compensate for this.

Do I need to replace both joysticks?

No. We can replace only the affected joystick. Some customers choose to replace both at the same time, especially when upgrading to TMR.

How long does it take?

Most joystick repairs are completed within 1 day after we receive the controller.

What does the warranty cover?

Parts and service are covered for 90 days under normal wear.

What if stick drift isn't actually the problem?

We can test the controller and let you know what we find before proceeding with the repair.

About TMR joysticks

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Smooth, precise movement.

TMR sticks give you high-resolution input with incredibly smooth movement across the entire range.

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No traditional stick drift.

TMR sensors don't use the resistive tracks that wear down in standard analog sticks — removing one of the biggest reasons controllers develop drift.

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Recalibrate instead of replace.

If the mechanical center changes with use, TMR sticks can often be recalibrated rather than replaced again.

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