How to Fix Xbox One Wireless Controller Drift
Background
The Xbox Wireless Controller is the official controller for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. It was first bundled with Xbox One when it was first released in 2013. Model 1914, was released in November 2020, bundled with Xbox Series X and Series S, while still backward-compatible with existing Xbox One consoles.
Identification
This controller shares some resemblance to its predecessor, the Xbox 360 controller, but changes have been made:
- The triggers on the Xbox One controller have been mounted with individual rumble motors to enhance the gaming experience.
- The Start and Back buttons found on the 360 controller have been replaced with the Menu and View buttons, respectively.
- The thumbsticks feature a coarse texture.
- The Xbox button now glows white when the controller is switched on.
- The standard color of the controller is all black; however, some limited edition colors have been released.
- The X, Y, B, and A buttons are the only colored parts of the controller.
- The controller also features a micro-USB cable at the top of the controller to enable charging while plugged into the console and connecting for use with computers.
The controller can alternatively be identified by a label inside the battery panel on the back that reads "Wireless Controller for Xbox One."
The Xbox Series X|S controller has a slightly smaller body compared to the Xbox One controller. A "Share" button is located on the center of the controller below the "View" and "Menu" buttons, a circular dished D-pad, and a USB-C connector.
