Kill the drift.
Keep the controller.
Tye's Controller Repair is Hamilton's specialist for Hall Effect & TMR joystick upgrades and hardware repairs. Reliable, same-day fixes for every major console — at prices that beat the big chains.
What we fix
Pick the issue, get a flat price. Drift repairs include a free magnetic-sensor joystick upgrade so the problem doesn't come back.
Stick Drift Repair
The #1 fix. Magnetic-sensor sticks installed free so drift doesn't return.
$20–$35Buttons & Triggers
Clicky, mushy or unresponsive buttons and triggers restored.
$20–$50Deep Cleaning
Full shell + circuit board clean, with a fresh pair of thumbsticks.
$20–$40Battery Replacement
Longer-lasting cells for PlayStation & Nintendo controllers.
$25Repairs for every controller
PS5 DualSense
Drift, triggers & deep clean — free TMR sticks with most drift jobs.
PS4 DualShock
Hall Effect joystick upgrades and full hardware repair.
Xbox Series, One & Elite
Stick, bumper and trigger repair for every Xbox pad.
Nintendo Switch
Joy-Con, Switch Pro and Switch Lite drift fixes.
Specialty Controllers
PS5 Edge, PS Portal and PSVR2 — the tricky ones.
Refurbished controllers
Upgraded PS4, PS5 & Xbox controllers for sale with Hall Effect / TMR sticks already installed.
How it works
Tell us the issue
Text or call 289-748-6245, or email Tye@ControllerRepair.ca with your controller and symptoms for a free quote.
Drop off or mail in
Book a drop-off near Main St E & Kenilworth in Hamilton, or ship in with flat-rate round-trip shipping from $5.
Back in your hands fast
Most repairs are finished within 24 hours of arriving at the workshop. We contact you the moment it's done.
Why Hall Effect & TMR sticks?
Standard thumbsticks wear out because tiny carbon pads physically rub together — that friction is what eventually causes drift. Hall Effect and TMR joysticks read movement with magnetic sensors instead, so there's nothing touching to wear down.
- No contact, no wearmagnetic sensing means far longer life.
- Consistent accuracyno snap-back, phantom inputs or dead zones creeping in.
- Feels identicalsame throw and response as the sticks you're used to.
- Installed freewith most drift repairs on PS4, PS5 & Xbox Series.
We service all of these
- PS4
- PS5
- PS5 Edge
- PS Portal
- PSVR2
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series S/X
- Xbox Elite
- Switch Pro
- Switch 1 & 2 Joy-Con
- Switch Lite
Not sure if yours is covered? Just ask — if it has a joystick, it's probably fixable.
Rated 5 stars by 150+ gamers
Repairs and refurbished controllers, reviewed by real customers on eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Google. Here’s a sample of what people say after getting their controllers back.
“Upgraded my PS4 controller to magnetic thumbsticks and they work great with no more drift. Good price and fast turnaround. Highly recommended.”
“Got the stick drift on my PS5 controller fixed — friendly, repaired within a day, and flexible with drop-off and pick-up times. Definitely recommend for a fair price.”
“Fixed my broken joystick and installed a TMR module. Only $30, cheaper than anywhere else I’ve seen.”
“Repair works great — saved me from buying another $300 controller. Highly recommend.”
“If you game, you gotta keep Tye in your contacts. He doesn’t just sell controllers, he rebuilds them with better internals than factory that prevent stick drift. Precision accurate.”
“Highly recommended! Excellent communication and flexible with my drop-off/pick-up times. My controller was fixed within 24 hours and works like a DREAM!”
“Fast responses, really friendly, and offers a warranty. Amazing seller.”
“Got a refurbished Xbox controller from him — works great, and I’ll be using him for all my repairs moving forward. Highly recommend.”
“Phenomenal service! Friendly, professional, and fair prices. I’ll definitely be a recurring customer :)”
“Very professional, and was able to ship the items by mail — thankfully. Made it easy.”
“One of the best experiences I’ve had. Very pleasant to deal with and goes the extra mile. The pricing was great. Overall amazing.”
“Really great service! Fast response, and he prepared a controller in my colour choice last minute.”
Got a drifting stick? Let's sort it.
Send a quick message describing your controller and the issue. You'll get an honest quote and a turnaround time — no obligation.