How Do I Calibrate My Joysticks?
If your joysticks seem to be acting up. Sometimes they just need a simple calibration. Calibration does not repair worn out components.
You will also need to calibrate your joysticks when installing new ones.
PS5/DualSense Edge/PS4
For PS5 and PS4 controllers, you can use the free online tool to calibrate your joysticks. (This is a third-party software created by geniuses who just want to help the world!)
https://dualshock-tools.github.io/
Xbox Series X|S and Elite Series 2
For Xbox Series X|S controllers and Elite 2 controllers. You can use the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox or PC or DriftGuard on PC.
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh30xj3?hl=en-US&gl=US
https://driftguard.app/
Xbox One and Xbox Elite Series 1
These controllers can now be calibrated using DriftGuard.
Nintendo Switch
For Nintendo controllers, you can calibrate your Pro and Joy-con controllers directly on a Nintendo Switch device.
Head to 'System Settings', select 'Controllers and Sensors', and look for 'Calibrate Control Stick'. Follow the prompts on the screen to calibrate your joysticks. Calibration data is stored on the Nintendo Switch, if you use another Switch, you will need to perform the calibration again.
https://www.nintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/35164
Xbox Scuf Instinct
Calibrating the joysticks on an Xbox Scuf Instinct is a little more advanced. You will need to ‘unlock’ the controller using this free tool.
Follow the provided instructions very carefully. Once you ‘unlock’ the controller, you can head to the Xbox Accessories App and update the controllers firmware, which will activate joystick calibration. Then you can calibrate using driftguard.app, or with the Xbox Accessories application.
Scuf Envision
You will need to use the desktop application iCue. There is a ‘Calibration Wizard’ in the application, follow the steps very carefully to calibrate your joysticks and triggers!
Scuf Valor
The Scuf Valor controller can thankfully be calibrated without using the iCue desktop application.
A lot of controllers unfortunately can not be calibrated via software. They require manual calibration. Which can be difficult, tricky and sometimes not possible. Manual calibration will never be as good as software calibration. You can thank the mega corporations that hate when we repair our own devices. If your device requires manual calibration, we highly recommend seeking a professional for help.