It was only a matter of time before someone cracked open the PlayStation Portal, and we've got great news for those of you with stick drift fears. Poking around inside the handheld reveals that, unlike a regular Dualsense, its thumb sticks are pretty easy to replace, even if you're somewhat of a novice.
The fact the PlayStation Portal is basically a Dualsense with a screen in the middle helps it compete in the best gaming handheld race. However, I'd argue that's also a double edged sword, as issues like stick drift are something that keeps Sony's PS5 pad from achieving true greatness. These days, premium controllers like the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro use hall effect joysticks and magnets to circumvent physical wear and tear, but you won't find fancy tech like that within a standard gamepad.
