I had a problem with both of my controllers, The right one would move in random directions erratically and the left one only went in one direction, so I did this and they both worked like new. You advice has helped me beyond comprehension.

@creepy.is.dum08

2 жыл бұрын

Mine would be every time I walk it walks for not even a second and then is stops

@KaijudoMaster11

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to spray it more then once or does it work one time and you're good? I'd do it but seems like once the WD 40 wears off you have to spray it again, might cost you more money fixing it every time then it would to buy new controllers in the long run.

@noncanon8246

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is moving backwards, and whenever I go to the menu, it’ll scroll down

@yokiw9265

2 жыл бұрын

@@noncanon8246 SAME HERE. I’ll tell you if it works I’m trying this tomorrow

@laos85

2 жыл бұрын

This method is really bad. The best and only way to fix it is to clean it inside when you remove the black cover. The worse of them all is to waste your time sending it back to facebook since you can easily fixed yourself that ended up as good as new at home

My son is so happy now. This worked like a CHAMP! Now he's back crouching in Bonelab. You save the day!!! Thank you

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Glad it works for you!

@picaa

2 ай бұрын

ur an awsome dad

Dude... You just made our day with this video. We used the WD-40 Contact Cleaner and it worked like a charm... Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Glad to hear it worked for you!

@Ginger_Rocks

Жыл бұрын

Would it work with a can of air as well

Dude you are a lifesafer! Firstly i thought that was mechanical damage on my Oculus Rift S controller. But then I checked the internet about this issue, and found your video. Done exactly what you did. And now the controller is working like new. Thank you very much!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!! I'm glad it worked for you too 👍

The "Forzen stuff" Is Either Liquid Butane or Propane. It will evaporate as soon as it gets warm enough.

Thank You!! This was so helpful. My character would start drifting to the left. You sharing this information has been so helpful.

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Yeah this drove me CRAZY!!!

We're spending hundreds of dollars the least they could do is have remote controls that work I remember years ago even Nintendo controllers would last for years. Keep in mind that while the WD-40 may be a quick fix from my experience the problem will come back probably worse than before and then by that time the warranty will be expired so you're out the money I looked into a price of a new remote and where I'm at it's $100 just for one remote. We had purchased two Oculus quests and they both have the same issue that you're talking about so it's obvious that everybody is getting it sooner or later Oculus really should step up their customer support and issue refunds or credits. Why do we have to take a day out of our lives to buy all these extra products to fix their cheap product that breaks after a few weeks lol.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Thank you so much for this video! Can’t wait to try it on mine, since I see from the comments that it appears to have worked for many others. 🤞🏻

Thank you so much for this advice. Fixed my left controller drift perfectly.

@superbob0315

2 жыл бұрын

Does your left controller go backwards like mine?

@ifaisalx1314

2 жыл бұрын

@@superbob0315 same

@jediwannabe420

2 жыл бұрын

@@superbob0315 It sure did. It was driving me nuts when playing Half Life: Alyx. I did exactly what he outlined in this video and it was good as new.

Thanks you Brother, my Quest 2 controllers are doing the same thing. Glad to hear it's a easy fix.

Duuuuuuuuuuude! I have been having the exact same issue with my left controller for a couple months, now. I figured it was something that needed some crazy fix, that I'm not qualified for, or it would need full repair, that I likely couldn't afford. Then, after getting so fed-up with that left stick going crazy, I came upon your video after several searches for a fix. And this 100% works! My controller acts like I just bought it. I just wanted to thank you for this quick, informative video that has helped and will continue to help so many. You are awesome!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME man!!! Glad it worked for you!

@aschizo4111

4 ай бұрын

do i need an air compressor or can i just spray the WD-40 and wait? @@OPENPCreviews

Funciona perfectamente! Muchas gracias!! Yo y mi bolsillo te lo agradecemos enormemente ❤️

Thank you! My controller joystick wasnt working well and it made it hard to play games, but this fixed perfectly! thank you!

Contact cleaner sales rn: 📈📈📈 (And thank you so much it works perfectly now)

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

NICE!

My 2nd day of having my oculus my left controller started drifting. I've been stressing so hard and this fixed it. I cant thank you enough!

@kevinnovak9440

Жыл бұрын

i bought mine 2 days ago as well, and the left controller is not exactly drifting, but when i push the stick forward it gets stuck there, you think this will fix it?

@creviosso9216

5 ай бұрын

@@kevinnovak9440 yo bro did it fix it

@kevinnovak9440

5 ай бұрын

@@creviosso9216 I returned it. Didn't want to deal with that anymore

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This worked! Saved me from having to spend $70 on replacement controller! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks! I actually had this work for me with the rift S, same issue on my left Rift S controller. I really didn't expect it to work but works like new again.

Thank you for this, quick run out to Home Depot to pick up the WD-40 contact cleaner. Resolved instantly!

@SHeeBzPS

2 жыл бұрын

was the wd 40 you bought for electrical or normal

thanks, allot man, I've been struggling with my controller drifting, I applied the contact cleaner, and now it's working great thanks again

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I had to do this again two days ago but yeah it still works👍

I had the same issue and when I followed his advice it worked. 10/10 thanks Luke

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad this is still working!

Thank you so much! I’ve been dealing with really bad drift for almost a year and this worked! Thank you so much.

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Glad it worked for you!

You're a lifesaver. The only thing that was ridiculous about our oculus. Was that the controllers started doing this a week after we got it.

@Slangwell

2 жыл бұрын

That's horrible, took about a year for my joysticks to break, sorry

@ytuser4562

2 жыл бұрын

Mine started glitching and drifting after ONE DAY

@carsendunham4966

2 жыл бұрын

@@ytuser4562 did you fix yours? because mine also started drifting after a day but this video didn't work for me

I didn't know you to describe this problem to Google, so glad I found this video!

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful👍

Didn't expect this to work, but it worked like a charm.

@OPENPCreviews

8 ай бұрын

I was also surprised myself! Glad it worked for you.

nice video. I just bought a left oculus 2 controller a few weeks ago. My old controller had crazy drift. I got the q2 last October right at launch and I been using it almost daily so Im not really complaining.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I also got mine on launch day. Yeah someone else told me that their controller drift was completely fixed by doing this as well! I've never had controller drift with these but good to know in case it happens. Weird though that I've never had issues like this with my Q1 controllers and I used them quite a bit. So if you still have your original left Oculus Quest 2 controller you should keep it, I bet this trick will get rid of the drift! Same side controller I was having issue with, the left one. I was just about to order a new left Quest 2 controller for $69 when I posted this issue on Reddit and got the advice to try this. I was shocked and extremely thankful that it actually worked.

Thank you man! Wasnt sure if this was actually work but it did. You the goat :) thanks bro

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it worked for you.

Thank you so much for this, i had the same issue but i couldnt find a solution anywhere until i found your video about it

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Had this same issue with Quest 1 controller and used this fix a few times with good success, but it always came back. Oculus Support sent me a great tip, which was to run a toothpick around the seating of the thumbstick while holding it out at its maximum (do this for up, down, left and right). This cleared out some obvious gunk inside and the controller has been perfect since

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Did you have physical debris around the base of the thumbstick that you could see visually or do you mean somehow sticking it under the thumbstick? I wasn't able to see any dirt is why I'm asking. Thanks for the info.

@GruntledGaming

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue on my Oculus Quest 1 controllers, but contact cleaner doesn't help my controller drift, will try the toothpick method, I just hope part of the toothpick doesn't break off when I do this lol.

@Misspcross

Жыл бұрын

It didn't work for the quest two

@davidcelis2933

Жыл бұрын

Dude, I just now tried the toothpick because I didn’t have any WD-40 or compressed air. This only took less than a minute and my Quest II is now working properly. Thanks a bunch for sharing that advice!

Just did this yesterday. Worked fine after using contact cleaner and compressed air.

Than you! I have a an Oculus Rift S and was experiencing intermittent forward motion on the left stick. I tried this method and it worked flawlessly! I did however use CRC QD Contact Cleaner and it worked just fine!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm glad this keeps working for people👍

DUUUUDE. Thanks, you're a lifesaver!! It worked very well and there's no more drift. I think I would have bought new controllers if I didn't know about this fix :DD

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!! Same with me I was desperate and about to buy new controllers.

Thank you. It took me way too long to find someone with this issue, but hopefully walmart has it in stock

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Nice fix. I'm a bit surprised their chat support didn't seem to know how to troubleshoot it :/ they should study what Valve Hardware support is like (top notch, fixe everything,zero cost to me)

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I was thinking I should contact them back and let them know how I fixed... might still do that.

Ace tip dude, worked like a bloody charm, didn't use air duster thing though, just let it dry for 20 minutes, did the same on an xbox one controller too, fixed that!

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Nice man!!! Thanks for the update!

Thank you so much! This fixed the problem, your a legend!

Thanks buddy your the man just watched this i really appreciate it

@OPENPCreviews

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help Danny!

Works like a charm! No more drift, it's like a whole new controller. I didn't use an air compressor so it's probably not a must, you might want to try it if WD-40 isn't enough though.

@snekthenread9633

5 ай бұрын

Thank you I was worried if I needed the air thing because I'm having the problem RN and about to get the wd thing tomorrow!

Thank you. :) 🎉 This fixed my left controller's drift! Very helpful video.

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

This worked flawlessly for me. Thank you so much

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Welcome

You earned my like, this worked for me

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Great!!!!

yo man thanks so much i didn't think that I could play my favorite vr games with out getting a new vr headset or taking apart my controllers to fix them. Since I had a oculus 1 I thought that I might not have worked but it did and it works flawlessly now. So thanks

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help👍

Another happy customer, thanks for this :) It works.

@OPENPCreviews

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

For those of you wondering. Yes it works

I tried it and it worked so good! Thank you so much

@OPENPCreviews

26 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

This stuff saved my PS5 controller face buttons, they "sprung" back to life!

@OPENPCreviews

8 ай бұрын

Nice!

Perfect timing, I have controller drift issues on my Quest 2 that are making it almost unplayable. I don't want to send the controller away for a refurb so I tried Isopropyl alcohol but didn't work. Will give this a go.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if it works for you👍

@felicien93

2 жыл бұрын

Did it work for you? I have a similar problem

@VRReviews11

2 жыл бұрын

@@felicien93 it improved it, but it’s still there for me. I think it depends if the problem is more related to dirt/corrosion or if it’s more mechanical. I think mine is more of a mechanical fault so I will probably need to send it off to Oculus for repair to fix it completely.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Bummer. Are you going to order a spare in the meantime?

@VRReviews11

2 жыл бұрын

@@OPENPCreviews I might use my Quest 1 whilst it gets repaired.

Your a lifesaver man thank you

Worked like a charm! You are the man

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. Glad it fixed it for you👍

Thank you bro so much I needed that help 😅

@OPENPCreviews

2 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

this glitching has been driving me mad on pop1, thanks for the vid, hope this fixes mine :)

@denisdiks3086

2 жыл бұрын

Same)) can't play pop1, did it help?

Thanks man I’m trying it right now hope it works

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Hope it worked for you👍

Fixed my problem. Thanks!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!

This helped so much! Thank you!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Worked perfectly. Thanks! 🙏🏻

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

2023 and still working brand new oculus 2 two days old did the same thing thank you 😊

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

This was great info and a good start, but I'm from the 80s and we used to blow in Nintendo cartridges. I swear I tried it on my left oculus controller and it worked lol. Thank you for the direction of hardware and advice, and anyone from the 80s blow in that bad boy really good and hard like it's Zelda and it works...... I swear.

worked thanks dude!!!!!!

*DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH!*

@OPENPCreviews

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you so much, It Worked perfectly

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Great!

Thank you ! I’ll try that!

Thanks man appreciate it! This video also works on Quest 1 so you can title it "Quest 1/2" if you want! I legit cannot buy replacements as Q2 controllers don't work with Q1 and they don't make Q1 controllers anymore. This video saved me from having to deal with annoying drift issues on my left controller! Very informative and specific and clarifying what was used to make sure people don't use the wrong thing. Good video man I can now not endlessly drift into the dimension on my right lol (I would drift/move to the right constantly).

@ekito9434

2 жыл бұрын

Omg I have the same problem! Same controller too!!! I'm moving about the analog stick as rn! 😆

It worked perfectly for me thanks a lot!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

It fixed my problem tysm!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!!☺️

This was exactly my problem, thanks for the solution.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!!! Glad it worked for you.

Thanks, worked like magic.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

Did the trick, thank you!

@OPENPCreviews

6 ай бұрын

Nice!

Thanks bro I bought oculus 2 and worked purfectly fine one day later left controller won’t go forward sometimes trying rn

@maxinemaxie_

2 жыл бұрын

thats the issue I had

This helped with my quest 2 controller thanks so much

@OPENPCreviews

27 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

Ooh that actually seems like a good idea, I’ll have to pick up some of that stuff from my local store

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes

I didnt have either compressed air available, or contact cleaner. Once I saw what the issue was I tried my built in compressor (I blew in it). Fixed!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Funny enough my left one started doing the same thing after a few hour sessions, thanks for letting us know how to fix it instead of having to buy new controllers.

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

IT FRICKING WORKED PERFECTLY

@OPENPCreviews

4 ай бұрын

Sweet!

Thanks mate that seem to fix the issue 👍

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

(read this, it might help) I just had this happen to me, and Instead of buying the stuff, I just pushed down the thumb stick and blew with my mouth intensely. And it did work, my controllers are now in working order

wd 40 alone did the trick for me! cheers!

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

thank you very much, you saved my Joystick , I live in Brazil and here there is still no assistance for the Oculus, Wd solved the drift problem

Before trying the WD I went to the meta chat support which made me try a few steps, one of them was to unpair then pair the controller again and guess what, it worked ! I'm glad I didnt have to buy this kind of WD40 for a brand new oculus. Thanks for the video anyway !

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear it. I don't think this would have worked for me since it did fix my problem, so it seems to have been hardware related.

Walmart now has CRC brand QD Electronic Cleaner, red and white can with small black cap in the automotive section near the engine degreasers. WORKS LIKE A CHARM, the gray residue is graphite IMHO, because the X and Y button got shorted a bit by it, but once wiggled a bit they started working again, I sprayed so much that it poured through the trigger LMFAO. Thank you very much!

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 👍

you can blow really on the thunbstick pushing it down while moving backwards, without any air or anything.

Same issue. This solved it. Thanks!

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for reporting back!

I will give this a try, I'm having issues with my right controller stick. I tried the removing the battery method which seemed to work for a space of time before the drift return again.

I have the same issue I have watched a couple videos that say the best cleaner to fix it for good is car CNC brand Mass air flow sensor cleaner. WD works but you usually have to reapply once a week the CNC stuff is a little more potent but still safe for plastic it's a once and done treatment.

Im goin to try this NOW!!

Thank you I had the exact same issue and nothing worked and I came across here it worked

@OPENPCreviews

8 ай бұрын

Glad it worked for you!

Hey I came here for advice about the thumbsticks, but it was really nice to see you reference scripture at the end of your video and the QR code. Blessings and hope the Lord continues to sanctify you.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! You too! I always wonder how often people see those at the end of my videos.

I have stick drift and I kinda don’t want to break my controllers cause I might have done it wrong but this is very helpful so thank yoy

@OPENPCreviews

10 ай бұрын

LMK how it turns out!

Thanks man, now I can play Boneworks again.

@OPENPCreviews

11 ай бұрын

Nice. One of my controllers is acting up again so I'll be doing this again soon myself.

Thank you, had this issue with my Rift S. Left stick would try to move back when going forward, my right would do left when barely touched. Fixed the issue immediately.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it👍

WORKS GREAT!

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Its also not hard to remove the top cover plate (After removing the battery) to expose the thumb stick and pull it off (straight up) revealing the shaft of the joystick itself. You can then lightly spray the same cleaner down the sides and work it in easily. (all else applies in this video) - thanks for posting

Thanks man

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

used some generic contact cleaner and it worked. No more drifting for now

Thank you very much

@OPENPCreviews

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome👍

Thankyou man

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome👍

Exactly the same problem here, fixed too.

We are trying this right now, but instead of the contact cleaner or whatever you used, we are using rubbing alcohol. Hope it works, and thanks!

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Did that damage your controller???

I need to pick some up very soon, it was fine until last night on both sides.

I have opened the black cover and done this. But it’s still going back to drifting after few plays of Pavlov. Will try the toothpick method.

Both of my controllers have the same issue, perhaps if there was a rubber seal/sleeve that went down the thumbstick, like the shifter on a manual vehicle, it would keep whatever it is that is getting under the thumbstick stop it from getting dirty or debris build up. They should recall these.

2 of my Quest 1 controllers had the famous Stickdrift. I contacted Oculus/Facebook and they send me 2 refurbished controllers. Also, be aware that stickdrift is also happening on Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo controllers that have the small thumbsticks.

@OPENPCreviews

2 жыл бұрын

That sucks, but good to know! I'm glad at least that I didn't have to buy new controllers.