DriftLab
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Plug in and let go
Install DriftLab, connect your controller and let go of the sticks. The red dot shows exactly where your stick drifts.
Stick drift fix for Windows PC
Stop stick drift.
Keep your controller.
DriftLab sits between your controller and your games and removes drift in real time. You mark exactly where your stick drifts, so you keep full, precise control everywhere else — no giant deadzone, no soldering, no new controller.
- No card needed for the trial
- Xbox, PlayStation & Switch Pro
- One-time A$14.99 (≈US$10)
Red = what your controller sends · Blue = what your game gets
- Built for heavy drift — tested on a badly drifting PS5 pad
- Works in any game that supports Xbox controllers
- Runs locally — nothing about your controller leaves your PC
Why not just raise the deadzone?
Deadzones hide drift by deleting your aim.
Steam and most games fix drift with a bigger circular deadzone. That throws away every small movement in every direction. DriftLab only blocks the spot where your stick actually drifts.
Drift gone… and so is your fine aim
To hide strong drift you need a huge deadzone, so slow aiming, gentle steering and small camera moves stop working in every direction.
Drift blocked, aim untouched
Drag a box over where your stick drifts. DriftLab snaps drift back to centre, while its intent filter still lets deliberate movement through — even through the same area.
See it in action
Real drift, fixed live.
Set up in two minutes
From drift to control.
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Cover the drift
Drag the blue mask over the drift and set Filter Strength. The blue dot is what your game will receive.
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Press Start and play
DriftLab sends corrected input through a virtual Xbox controller and can hide your real one from games. Save a profile per game.
Compatibility
Works with the controller you already own.
Windows 10 & 11, USB or Bluetooth. Games see a standard Xbox controller, so it works in anything with controller support.
- Xbox One / Series
- Xbox 360
- PS5 DualSense & Edge
- PS4 DualShock 4
- Switch Pro
- 8BitDo & most XInput pads
Pricing
Cheaper than a new controller. Way cheaper.
A replacement controller costs A$90+. Try DriftLab on your own drift first, then decide.
Free trial
A$0
7 days, everything unlocked
- Full drift correction in all your games
- No card, no account
- Previews keep working after the trial
DriftLab licence
A$14.99 one-time
≈ US$10 · no subscription
- Unlocks DriftLab permanently
- Use it on up to 3 of your PCs
- All 1.x updates included
- Email support from the developer
Didn't fix your drift? Email within 14 days of buying for a full refund.
FAQ
Questions before you try it?
Will it work with my drift?
DriftLab was built around a PS5 controller with very bad drift, and handles anything from light wander to strong constant drift. The free trial is the easiest way to know for sure — the preview shows your raw and corrected input side by side.
How is this different from a deadzone in Steam?
A deadzone ignores all small movement in every direction. DriftLab only blocks the area your stick drifts into, and its intent filter lets deliberate movement through, so you keep fine aim and gentle steering.
Does it add input lag?
DriftLab reads your controller about 250 times a second and processes each sample in well under a millisecond, so for gaming it's effectively instant.
Is it safe? Can I get banned?
DriftLab only corrects stick position — it doesn't automate anything or touch game files. It uses ViGEmBus, the same widely used virtual controller driver as DS4Windows. Some competitive games with strict anti-cheat may not accept virtual controllers; check the game's rules if you're unsure.
Why does Windows show a SmartScreen warning?
DriftLab is a new app from an independent developer, so Windows hasn't built up "reputation" for it yet. Click More info → Run anyway. DriftLab only installs its app files and the ViGEmBus (and optionally HidHide) drivers.
Does it work on console?
No — DriftLab is for Windows PC only.
Does it repair my controller?
No. It's software correction, so it hides the drift rather than fixing the worn hardware. Most people find that's all they need.
Give your drifting controller a second life.
Free for 7 days. No card needed.