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Modern Warfare 3 introduced a feature that allows players to test if their controller has stick drift. The Deadzone Input Test shows a diagram of both the left and right sticks plus both triggers.

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You can fine-tune the deadzone to compensate for any stick drift to ensure high levels of accuracy are maintained throughout the match. During the beta, the best way to test your controller ...

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If your controller is being finicky, however, especially with stick drift, you should raise your Dead Zone settings until it no longer moves on its own. Last but not least comes the all-important ...