How to Fix Analog Sticks on Dual Shock 2 Controller for PS2

Last Updated: March 9, 2022

The Playstation 2 is a great console, but its controller has a problem: the analogue sticks. You can perform a simple test to see if the sticks are repairable. See Step 1 below to find out how.

Steps

1
While the game is active, push in both sticks (thus pressing R3 and L3).
2
While sticks are pressed down, wiggle both sticks in a circular motion for about 5 seconds.

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3
Your game should resume as normal. If the character was moving when you were not touching the controller, this should fix the problem. Just repeat steps 1 & 2 while on title screen (press START).
4
Check it in your PS2 manual! Every time you start PS2, move analog in a circular motion 1 time, and then your stick will not move itself.

Community Q&A

Question

My PS3 joystick will not let me turn left or right when I'm playing GTA 5; is there a way to fix it?

Community Answer

Try buying a new joystick or taking it to a professional to fix it.

Warnings

Be Very Careful if opening the PS2 controller. If a part is broken the controller itself will NOT work anymore.

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