Does stick drift affect aiming?
If you set the inner deadzone low enough so your aim constantly moves around (aka stick drift), then it activates the ingame tracking aim assistance to track opponents for you (your aim literally moves when the opponent moves, side to side etc).
Is stick drift a big deal?
This is the number one issue that kills most controllers. Joy-cons, gamepads, controllers—they're known by many names and come in many forms. However, they all eventually run into the same problem: joystick drift. In most cases, the problem gets so bad that you eventually have to scrap the controller and get a new one.
Does changing deadzone help with stick drift?
If you are continuing to experience “drift”, “slowturn” or unintended thumbstick movement, it is possibly because the game you are playing has tight “deadzone” settings or you may have modified those settings. Resolving the problem is as easy as adjusting the “deadzone”.
Does controller drift get worse?
A common reason for why controllers run into drift problems is that they are prone to deterioration, which will naturally occur with use. In more recent years, the life cycle of technology has shortened dramatically to promote further purchases, thereby further exacerbating the issue.
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Do Thumbsticks improve aim?
Do longer joysticks help aim?
Is Aim Assist cheating?