DriftGuard aims to make gamepad strick drift a thing of the past
DriftGuard is a new app that allows users to reprogram Xbox controller joysticks to eliminate stick drift issues. The app's creator claims that the fix is permanent and cannot be blocked by Microsoft. However, it remains uncertain whether the app will eventually support PlayStation and Switch controllers.
- ▪DriftGuard addresses Xbox controller stick drift without requiring hardware repairs.
- ▪The solution is described as unpatchable and permanent by the app's creator.
- ▪DriftGuard is compatible with nearly all official Xbox gamepads.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 17:07:56 GMT |
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