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First, man created fire.

Later, man created God.

Xbox controller with WD-40

Is there anything WD-40 can’t fix? Apparently not.

And then, he created WD-40.

WD-40 is one of the greatest substances known to mankind.

The uses are endless!

WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner | $7.98 at Amazon

Without actually opening it up and getting in there with tools, this might be your next best bet.

This alternative option, WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner, is specifically designed to leave behind no residue.

So try WD-40’s specialist contact cleaner instead.

Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2

Rather than opening it up again (laziness), I tried this instead, and it worked!

It can’t hurt!

Alternatively, it’s possible for you to simply buy a new Xbox controller.

New Xbox Series X|S models shown at the 2024 Xbox Showcase.

Image of the Xbox Design Lab "Pride" Wireless Controller.

GameSir Super Nova game controller with hall effect sticks

Xbox Series S

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Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition The Three Kingdoms DLC art

Banjo Kazooie Smash

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The Elder Scrolls Online 2025 Daedra battle

Moonlighter 2 key art

Elden Ring Nightreign

The rare Caine Trailblazer operator skin, obtainable from the Return to Verdansk event in Call of Duty: Warzone

Dune: Awakening

DOOM: The Dark Ages

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