I've had this controller for nearly a year and half and it's given me 0 problems. I take care of it and made sure that it's clean.
About 2 weeks ago the A button started occasionally not registering input but it fixed itself before long so I thought nothing of it. A couple hours ago after loading into a game the sticks started going haywire out of nowhere with other issues. Here's what I know:
- Sticks start drifting rapidly in their own direction on Xbox and PC regardless of whether it was connected via usb or is using batteries.
- The controller has issues registering inputs to the point where it sometimes won't respond at all.
- When connected via Batteries, It has alot of issues turning on. (Doesn't always turn on or just struggles to and turns itself off. Tried different batteries and the same batteries a different controller.)
- Tried Blowing into it and using Compressed air.
- Tried Using a Mini Vaccum
- Tried Cleaning it with various utensils and Isopropyl alcohol for debris (Came out spotless)
- Tried Various Stick exercises to try and loosen it or clear anything that might be stuck in.
- Checked for Console Software and Controller Firmware Updates (There were none)
- Reset the Controller using the Xbox and Sync buttons
- Cant Recalibrate it as the controller refuses to follow proper inputs
- Its out of warranty and their isn't anyone very reliable in my area to fix it.
Im currently staying by someone's house and dont have my tools with me but as soon as I return home, I plan on taking it apart and seeing if I can find anything. Mainly posting to check if anyone has had similar issues or if anyone has fix I might not have thought of. Honestly just trying to avoid shelling out a fortune to get a new controller and I dont want to unless I'm 100% that theres nothing that I can do.