left analog stick constantly moving to the right

[Pex_-HUN-_]

This weird "bug" has returned. Couple of days ago it was OK, but now, I got this behavior. First time I thought my controller got hardware issue, as another (general/XBox) controller may have this hardware problem, as some of its analog stick starts malfunction as its parts getting wear-out. Then I read some topic that other users has got this problem, and they have this same "constantly move right" problem.

Maybe it's software related? Maybe firmware? When I getting BPM in steam then chose controller setting, and go to support, I see that the left analog joystick always produce some "right movement" input even I don't touch the controller.

Is there a way to reset the controller? I mean maybe I messed up the profile data with desktop mode, or something... Where are the controller settings configuration files?

[Vepar]

Try reflashing the firmware (the unbricking guide in the guides section). But before you do that calibrate the gamepad in settings to see if that helps.

[Pex_-HUN-_]

Originally posted by Vepar:

Try reflashing the firmware (the unbricking guide in the guides section). But before you do that calibrate the gamepad in settings to see if that helps.

Thanks, but it didn't work. I tried to install latest firmware, even the one before last, no succeed. I think I totally messed up my controller profiles, so they got very weird settings. At least I want to believe this, because if not, it means that after a year this controller can be as same crap as any other $5 controller.... :( And I'm not a big gamer, so in a total sum, I didn't use my controller every day, or other day. I'd say, average, below-average usage.
Another weird behavior as I noticed when I start pushing left trigger the "phantom" left joy input somehow resetting, and goes back to default position. Then if I don't touch anything, after a few second, it starts again produce this "phantom" right movement. So IMO, problem is that physically got wear-out, or seems if it would left joystick got a very sensitive settings... But weird if why starting to get right position always...

Can you point me a direction how could I reset my settings? I mean all the saved controller profiles, both locally and steam cloud.

Is there anybody who getting this strange behavior?

Help!

[ugafan]

go to steam controller settings and calibrate.

if that doesn't fix the issue, it's probably getting worn out. as far as configuring the controller to compensate, try to increase output anti-deadzone buffer in joystick move.

[Pex_-HUN-_]

Originally posted by ugafan:

go to steam controller settings and calibrate.

if that doesn't fix the issue, it's probably getting worn out. as far as configuring the controller to compensate, try to increase output anti-deadzone buffer in joystick move.

I DID calibrate AND firmware change/check. No either one helped.

Any other solution? Help? Or confirmation that there are more peeps who got worn-out their controller within one year. :(

[RambleCan]

Can you up deadzone a bit to fix it? I mean, analog sticks DO wear out in this way. I've had a few 360 controllers end up getting drift that I'd have to address in Xpadder with deadzones. I have a launch Steam Controller and my stick still seems good, though I am noticing a bit of wear, but not drifting yet.

[Pex_-HUN-_]

Originally posted by ExistentialEgg:

Can you up deadzone a bit to fix it? I mean, analog sticks DO wear out in this way. I've had a few 360 controllers end up getting drift that I'd have to address in Xpadder with deadzones. I have a launch Steam Controller and my stick still seems good, though I am noticing a bit of wear, but not drifting yet.

Thanks the suggestion Mate, however, the most weird thing is, that it's not drifting. Constantly do a right movement input on left analog stick. Weird... I didn't try the "trimmering" thing yet. (that deadones settings)

[RambleCan]

Sorry if I described it poorly but I actually DO mean the deadzones. I've had this same thing happen before. A stick starts to get worn out and suddenly it's always moving in one direction. It's because the stick is getting worn and the game is still reading movement which upping a deadzone can fix.

[ugafan]

Originally posted by Pimpace:

Thanks the suggestion Mate, however, the most weird thing is, that it's not drifting. Constantly do a right movement input on left analog stick.

i think we all thought you were referring to a drifting problem, but you're saying it's like it's being fully pressed to the right? try turning off the controller and logging out of windows and restarting again.

[Pex_-HUN-_]

Originally posted by ugafan:

Originally posted by Pimpace:

Thanks the suggestion Mate, however, the most weird thing is, that it's not drifting. Constantly do a right movement input on left analog stick.

i think we all thought you were referring to a drifting problem, but you're saying it's like it's being fully pressed to the right? try turning off the controller and logging out of windows and restarting again.

Thanks Mate, however this "log out, restart this and that, even restart windows" thing is poor explanation and help. No offense, but restarting steam or windows for no reason is not a help. If you suggest I have to change something, set an option somwehere THEN restart, it's ok.

I all tried what you suggested so far, before you've suggested it. Event that I'm glad you try to help me, just waiting for a good one... ;)

That thing to screwed up the controller steam config/profile/etc is not worth to investigate? Anybody knows where are these files? I'm getting sure that it's software related things... because when start BPM in steam, then turn on controller, nothing happens for a moment, but when steam notifies at right-bottom that "configuration to x user has been loaded" (or something like that) on that moment my controller goes crazy and get happaning that behavior as described. Yes, left stick constantly does right momvement. Also if I pull left trigger, (when I "stop" thing right movement and reset to center) left joy starts to produce right movement again. ???? To sum up: after few second auto right false input on left joy. And if pulling left trigger, left joy does same again as I pulling the trigger...
So this is a controller config... but where?!?!? It is a file, registry, steam-cloud-config, anything??

Any suggestion how could I reset my settings? (I mean reset to factory-default)

[ugafan]

Originally posted by Pimpace:

Thanks Mate, however this "log out, restart this and that, even restart windows" thing is poor explanation and help. No offense, but restarting steam or windows for no reason is not a help. If you suggest I have to change something, set an option somwehere THEN restart, it's ok.

I all tried what you suggested so far, before you've suggested it. Event that I'm glad you try to help me, just waiting for a good one... ;)

I once had a similar problem with a joystick camera constantly moving to the left. The problem was fixed after logging out and restarting steam. So THAT was the reason I suggested it. But since my explanations and suggestions are of no help, I wish you luck. No need to waste my time here.

[Vepar]

Did you try just wiping the drivers and reinstalling them? Also, do you have any other HID device software other than the Steam controller because that might interfere with SC (and indeed it did more than a few occasions, Razer for example). Run Steam as admin, switch beta and stable steam clients, totally reinstall Steam...

There's lots of things you can try.

[Pex_-HUN-_]

Originally posted by Vepar:

Did you try just wiping the drivers and reinstalling them? Also, do you have any other HID device software other than the Steam controller because that might interfere with SC (and indeed it did more than a few occasions, Razer for example). Run Steam as admin, switch beta and stable steam clients, totally reinstall Steam...

There's lots of things you can try.

Thanks Mate, nice thoughts, but tried all of these you've mentioned. :( No succeed... Now, I'm trying delete my configs both locally and in steam cloud...

[Vepar]

Hmm, weird... I don't think it's the configs though, config files shouldn't cause constant input. I'm out of ideas right now since it's super late, but if i think of something i'll post back... In the meantime good luck!

[MORTUS]

Try to reinstall steam. It's delete all local presset. If you need your installed game copy common directory in another place and past back after clean install. After this try to creat temp.steam profile and use any non-steam game for test. Sorry for my Eng

[Pex_-HUN-_]

Originally posted by Капитан СОБАКА:

Try to reinstall steam. It's delete all local presset. If you need your installed game copy common directory in another place and past back after clean install. After this try to creat temp.steam profile and use any non-steam game for test. Sorry for my Eng

Already done Mate. Nothing helps... :( As far as I read everyhing I relized that it is a hardware worn-out, or malfunction problem. I don't know how, it's true that in the last 4-5 days I massively used my SC with Watch Dogs 2. It's sad that over a year it's a wreck. :(

I'm afraid I have to order another one. I contacted Steam and the distributor shope I had ordered this SC, let see they would help, refund or replace the controller. If not, I'll buy another one because one thing is cirtain: it's the best controller ever. Maybe this one was 1 of 1000 with this malfunction.

Thanks all the idea. I've tried everything. In meantime if I got any solution, or get the new one and can able to try it's working, I'll be back here and share my experience and/or my solution.

I hope you guys never meet this torture...