Signs your Nintendo 3DS needs this repair
- Character or cursor moves on its own
- Camera slowly turns without you touching it
- Stick feels loose or gritty
- Stick doesn't return to the centre
- Movement only works in some directions
- Menu selection jumps around
How we fix it
We open the Nintendo 3DS, remove the worn joystick module and fit a new one.
We then calibrate and test the sticks in games and menus to make sure the drift has gone.
How long it takes
Joystick drift repairs are usually done the same day.
Good to know: Stick drift gets worse with dust and grit. Store controllers and handhelds in a case when not in use.
Questions
Can drift be fixed without replacing the stick?
Sometimes cleaning helps for a short time, but a worn stick module needs replacing for a lasting fix.
Do you fix both sticks?
Yes. We check both and quote for whichever need replacing.