About this service
We replace your DualSense thumbsticks with drift proof upgrade modules. Standard sticks use contact pads that wear down and cause drift, these upgrades read position with magnetic sensors instead, so there is nothing to wear out and the drift never comes back.
Hall effect is the proven choice, pick a single stick if only one side is drifting or upgrade the pair. TMR is the newest generation, contactless like hall effect with even sharper precision and lower power draw, fitted as a pair.
What is covered: the sticks and labour, backed by our 30-day warranty.
Not covered: water or physical damage, and faults unrelated to the upgrade we performed.
Why sticks drift, and how the upgrade ends it
Standard DualSense sticks use contact pads that physically wear down, and that wear is why almost every controller eventually drifts. We replace your thumbsticks with drift proof upgrade modules that read stick position with magnetic sensors instead, so there is nothing to wear out and the drift never comes back.
This is a soldered, board level job rather than a snap in part. Each module is fitted, calibrated and tested before handover, all in house in Perth.
Hall effect or TMR
Hall effect is the proven choice. Pick a single stick for $40 if only one side is drifting, or upgrade the pair for $60 so both sticks are covered. TMR is the newest generation, contactless like hall effect but with even sharper precision and lower power draw, fitted as a pair for $80. Competitive shooter players tend to notice the TMR difference the most.
Not sure which suits you? Book either and leave a note, we will talk it through before we start.
Pricing, turnaround and warranty
A hall effect single stick is $40, a hall effect pair is $60 and a TMR pair is $80, only a little more than a standard stick replacement, and it means you never pay for a drift repair again. Stick upgrades are usually finished the same day as drop off. The sticks and labour are backed by our 30-day warranty, which does not cover water or physical damage, or faults unrelated to the upgrade we performed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fix PS5 controller drift for good in Perth?
A hall effect upgrade is $40 for a single stick or $60 for the pair, and a TMR pair is $80. Unlike a standard stick replacement, the upgrade removes the part that wears out, so drift does not develop again.
Will the drift come back after the upgrade?
No. Standard sticks drift because their contact pads wear down. Hall effect and TMR sticks read position with magnetic sensors instead, so there is nothing to wear out and the drift never comes back.
Should I choose hall effect or TMR?
Hall effect is the proven value pick and you can do a single stick or the pair. TMR is the newest generation with even sharper precision and lower power draw, fitted as a pair. Competitive shooter players tend to notice the TMR difference the most.
How long does the joystick upgrade take?
Most stick upgrades are finished the same day as drop off, because the soldering, calibration and testing are all done in house in Perth.
Is the upgrade covered by warranty?
Yes. Upgrades are fitted and tested to the same standard as our repairs and carry the same 30-day warranty on the sticks and labour. Water or physical damage and faults unrelated to the upgrade are not covered.