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Home»Gaming»Console»How To Calibrate Xbox One Controller on Windows PC? – 3 Easy Ways

How To Calibrate Xbox One Controller on Windows PC? – 3 Easy Ways

JoséBy JoséDecember 16, 2022
How To Calibrate Xbox One Controller on Windows PC? - 3 Easy Ways

Microsoft has done a fantastic job to ensure Xbox and Windows work together. Pairing controllers to your PC is often super easy, often a matter of plugging a USB cable or turning on the Bluetooth. However, sometimes, you may need to intervene for some manual changes.

Gamers know how important it is to maintain and care for their gear. Part of the job is making sure your controllers are in great condition. In particular, wrong settings can damage your aiming, precision, movement, and more.

Therefore, one of the most significant manual changes is calibrating Xbox One controllers. It fixes axis issues, drift movement, thumbstick sensitivity, and similar. In essence, recalibrating the controller will bring back the smooth feel of a factory condition controller.

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Why Is My Xbox One Controller Not Calibrated?

You will know you need to calibrate Xbox One controller when you’re having trouble playing. Wrong calibration settings produce random movement during your playtime.

In particular, the issue may rely on the Axis, which is your X-Y-Z movement and perspective.

A non-calibrated controller is a common issue on these occasions:

  • You’re using a new controller on your Windows PC
  • You’re using a very old controller on your Windows PC
  • You haven’t used the controller for a while on your PC
  • Steam, Epic Games, or Windows automatically changed your controller’s settings after an update
  • There’s physical damage like wear, tear, dust or rust in the controller.

For all causes, the steps are the same. Bear in mind that Xbox One calibration has nothing to do with your PC’s drivers or the controller’s firmware. Either way, keeping both up to date is best to avoid connectivity issues.

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How to Calibrate Xbox One Controller?

Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs have a built-in program for the job, the Calibration Tool. 

This works with any controller you plug via a USB cable, including any PlayStation, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, or any generic controller. So, our instructions can help you calibrate any controller you have.

There’re three ways to calibrate Xbox One controller on Windows 10:

  1. Reset the settings to default
  2. Calibrate the controller manually
  3. Calibrate the controller via Steam 
Before trying one of the three solutions, please make sure your Windows PC recognizes the controller.

How to Reset the Xbox One Controller Calibration?

The first method is resetting the settings. It’s a good idea to test it before manually calibrating the peripheral, as it can be tough. Additionally, you can always engage the option if the manual calibration goes wrong.

  1. Plug your controller into the PC via a USB cable.
    These steps don’t work wireless or via Bluetooth. Only by connecting a controller to the PC can Windows engage the Calibration tool.
  2. Open the Control Panel
    Type “Control Panel” on your Windows search bar and open “Control Panel.”
  3. Go to “Devices and Printer.”devices and printers
    Click on “Devices and Printers” on the Control Panel menu.
  4. Go to your Game Controller Settingsgame controller settings
    On the Devices and Printers menu, right-click on your controller’s icon and select Game Controller Settings. 
  5. Go to Properties
    Inside the controller’s menu, click on Properties at the bottom right.
  6. Go to Settings and Reset to Default
    Click at the top left for the Settings menu. The menu has two options: Reset to Default and Calibrate. Click on Reset to Default.
    settings-1
  7. Close the tool
    After selecting the Default option, press OK to close the tool and OK again.
  8. Test the calibration
    Finally, test your controller by playing on your PC. There’s no better way to see its performance than actually using it.

If it’s not working properly, please continue to the next method. Alternatively, you could start with a manual calibrate instead of resetting to default.

How to Calibrate Xbox One Controller Manually?

We’re going back to the same menu as before for a manual calibration:

  1. Go to Control Panel
  2. Select Devices and Printers
  3. Go to your controller’s Game Controller Settings
    Remember to right-click on the peripheral at the Devices and Printers hardware menu. Then, click on the first option in the drop-down menu.
  4. Choose to Calibrate on Settings
    calibrate
    Back at the settings menu, we’re now to press the Calibrate option.
  5. Follow the wizard
    calibration-wizard
    Your PC will launch a calibration wizard. Click next, and follow the instructions.
  6. Center the D-Pad
    calibrate the left thumbstick
    The first instruction is leaving the D-Pad (or the left thumbstick) centered and then pressing a button on the controller. After you’re done, click Next.
  7. Find the corners with the D-Pad
    find the corners
    Next, you need to move the D-Pad (the left thumbstick) around the corners. Then, press a button on the controller and click next. Additionally, you can check the Display Raw data box below to see your progress. 
  8. Verify D-Pad center
    verify d pad center
    You need to repeat a previous step by leaving the left thumbstick at the center.
  9. Calibrate the Z-Axis
    calibrate z axis
    The next step is moving the Z-Axis up and down. That means moving the left and right sticks all the way and then down. After you finish, press a button on your controller, and click next. Once again, check the raw data box.

    The wizard will display a percentage box, letting you know when you finish calibrating the Z-Axis movement settings. 
  10. Calibrate the X-Axis
    Now, it’s time to set up the X Rotation. That means moving the right thumbstick left and right. After you finish, press a button on the controller, and click on next.
    As before, the wizard showcases a percentage bar to let you know your completion.
  11. Calibrate the Y-Axis
    xbox calibration y-axis
    Now it’s time to fix the Y-Rotation. You can move the right thumbstick down and up. After you finish, press a controller button and then click on Next.
  12. Finish the process
    finish wizard
    Lastly, click on Finish to close the wizard and save its settings.
  13. Test the settings
     test settings
    Now, go to the Test tab and test the calibration. You can press your buttons to try it out. When you finish, click on Apply and then on OK.
  14. Test the controller on games
    If everything goes your way, you could test the controller on your games. Often, after you calibrate Xbox One controller, it will be as good as new.

How to Calibrate Xbox One Controller on Steam?

There’re various third-party software calibration features, but we recommend using Stream to calibrate the Xbox One controller. Bear in mind that the Epic Games launcher doesn’t have calibration options.

So, we’re recommending Valve’s storefront, as most PC games already have a Steam account and use the app to buy and play games.

Moreover, Steam allows you to fine-tune the controller on a game-by-game basis, even if these games don’t support USB controllers. It’s a great all-around tool to use.

Here’re the steps:

  1. Open the Steam app
    steam app
    Type “Steam” on your Windows search bar, and open Steam.
  2. Open Big Picture Mode
    big picture mode
    Click on View on the top menu and click on Big Picture Mode. It will open a windowless, full-screen Steam UI.
  3. Go to Settings
    settings steam full screen
    Click on the settings cog at the top right of the Big Picture Mode.
  4. Go to Controller Settingscontroller settings
    On the Settings menu, click on Controller Settings.
  5. Open the calibration tool
    calibrate option
    Check on the controller you want to activate (for example, Xbox), and click Calibrate.
    Checking the Configuration box of a controller will make Steam install the drivers it needs. However, it will ask you to restart the app to apply the changes.
  6. Enable “Lock Out Joystick Navigation.”controller calibration on Steam
    Start by clicking the Joystick Navigation option. It will allow Steam to complete the process automatically.
  7. Enable the Full Auto Calibrationauto calibration
    Press the Full Auto Calibration button next.
  8. Follow the calibration wizard instructionscalibrating on steam
    The first part of the wizard will ask you to move the analog sticks in different directions. It will complete the basic Xbox One controller calibration.
    When the wizard finishes, Steam will close it automatically.
  9. Select Calibrate again
    Now, we’re going through a more complex process. For that, you need to click on the Calibrate option again.
  10. Lock Joystick Navigationjoystick navitgation
    This time around, lock the Joystick Navigation option by clicking the box.
  11. Adjust the sticks’ “deadzones”thumbstick dead zones
    Now, you can move the sliders to adjust the stick’s deadzones. These areas around your controller’s thumbstick don’t respond to movements.

    It helps worn-out sticks to function if they can’t sit still. If your controller is fresh-new, you can leave the setting at zero or near zero. Better yet, adjust it until you feel comfortable. 
  12. Return to the Controller Settings menu
    After adjusting the deadzones, go back to the Controller Settings menu. There’re, you’ll see the games you have in your library, and you can choose each one to adjust the exact settings you want.
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José

I'm a content creator happy to write, film, edit, and share original content. I used to work as a journalist, yet I'm constantly pursuing other creative and fun endeavors On the side, I manage an entertainment YouTube channel. On my downtime, I'm an avid casual gamer -if such a thing exists. See, I'd rather play Mass Effect for the 100th time than try my luck on Warzone again. . Oh, I'm also a father, which is my best job.

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