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MS-1001 · SYNTHETIC DEMO RECORD Low risk

Left analog stick drifts upward during gameplay

Sony DualSense Wireless Controller · CFI-ZCT1W · Game controllers

stick driftghost inputdeadzone

CHRONOLOGICAL CASE HISTORY

Diagnostic timeline

1 recorded tests
  1. Problem reportedLeft analog stick drifts upward during gameplay

    Symptoms: stick drift, ghost input, deadzone

  2. Diagnostic test 1Test the stick in the controller input monitor without touching it.

    Start with the least invasive test that separates common causes.

    Expected The observation should narrow the next safe action.
    Observed by human The Y axis rests at -0.18 and spikes upward.Synthetic demo observation.
  3. Repair attemptedCleaned the stick perimeter with electronics-safe air and recalibrated the controller.

    Parts: electronics-safe air · Estimated $8 · easy

  4. OutcomeFixed

    Cleaned the stick perimeter with electronics-safe air and recalibrated the controller.

    $8 24 minutes