We pride ourselves on offering highly affordable controller fixes. However, we always advise our customers to weigh the £35 repair cost against the price of a replacement. If you have a heavily damaged, older standard PS4 controller, it might be more economical to purchase a second-hand unit from eBay or Amazon. Conversely, if you have a high-value PS5 DualSense or a limited-edition PS4 gamepad, our repair service is undoubtedly the smartest and most cost-effective choice.

Every gamepad repair is backed by our comprehensive 1-year Return To Base warranty, fully protecting you against returning hardware defects. Our £35 repair process is extensive:

• Analogue Stick Micro-Soldering: To cure stick drift, we disassemble the controller, safely desolder the failing ALPS potentiometers from the mainboard, and fuse new, highly calibrated modules in their place.
• Button & Trigger Overhaul: We clean the logic board contacts and replace the worn silicone conductive pads beneath the D-Pad and action buttons, restoring that factory-fresh click.
• Power Restoration: If your controller refuses to charge, we can extract and replace the internal USB-C or Micro-USB charging port flex assembly.

Before any controller is shipped back, it undergoes stringent software calibration testing to ensure stick deadzones and trigger inputs are absolutely perfect.

We provide professional hardware intervention for the following game console controllers:

• PlayStation 5 DualSense (Stick Drift)
• PlayStation 5 DualSense (Sticky Triggers)
• PlayStation 4 DualShock (Analogue Replacement)
• PlayStation 4 DualShock (Charging Ports)
• PS4 / PS5 Button Cleaning
• Controller Battery Replacements

⭐ "fraction of this"
"Really pleased with the repairs done to my laptop keyboard and usb ports. Another computer repair shop, local to me, had said the repairs would cost over £400 and were not worth doing. However Atlantis repaired it for a fraction of this." — Andy Hill

⭐ "VERY HONEST"
"The best place around Canterbury early, if it's a simple thing he will fix it free, where as someone else would charge what they want and take advantaged. VERY HONEST, when something really needs fixing it's going to be 100% quality.. this guy will not take you for a ride or charge you unnecessarily.." — Kieran C

⭐ "very friendly and knowledgeable"
"They do all sorts of repairs on all electronic things very friendly and knowledgeable" — Gavin Thomson

1. 1. Free Label: Receive a pre-paid Royal Mail tracked label via email after checkout.
2. 2. Safe Shipping: Drop your securely packed controller at any UK Post Office.
3. 3. Fast Return: Repaired in our workshop and returned via tracked delivery, usually within 3-5 working days.

What causes PS5 controller stick drift?
Stick drift happens when the internal potentiometers inside the analogue joystick wear out from constant friction and dust accumulation. When these internal sensors degrade, they send false movement signals to the console. We resolve this by micro-soldering brand new sensor modules onto the controller's mainboard.

Can I fix a sticky PlayStation controller button myself?
While you can try wiping the external buttons with isopropyl alcohol, the true cause of stickiness is usually degraded or dirty conductive silicone pads deep inside the controller. Opening the controller involves navigating delicate ribbon cables, so it is best left to our technicians.

Why won't my PS4 controller charge?
If changing the USB cable doesn't work, the internal Micro-USB or USB-C charging port assembly has likely failed or the battery has died. Our £35 service covers the replacement of these faulty internal components.

How much does it cost to fix stick drift in the UK?
At Atlantis in Canterbury, we offer a transparent fixed price of £35.00 for PlayStation controller repairs. This includes the required micro-soldering for stick drift, button cleaning, and free UK-wide tracked return postage.

Is it worth repairing a PS4 controller?
It depends on the model. For standard, older PS4 controllers, buying a second-hand unit might be cheaper. However, for expensive PS5 DualSense controllers or special edition PS4 pads, a £35 professional repair is highly economical.

How do I reset my PS5 controller?
Before booking a repair, use a small paperclip to press the reset button located inside the tiny hole on the back of your controller for 5 seconds. Re-pair it to your console using a USB cable. If hardware issues like drift persist after a reset, our £35 hardware repair will permanently fix the issue.