Xbox 360 Character Won't Stop Running (Controller / Game Fix)

Most Likely: Controller Hardware

• Left Stick Drift: Wear on potentiometers → constant "up" signal. Test: Settings → System → Controller Settings → Test Stick.
• Debris / Spill: Clean with 90%+ isopropyl + compressed air around stick base.
• Third-party Controller: Cheap knockoffs drift fast. Use official Microsoft or licensed (PowerA, Razer).

Game-Side Fixes

• Restart Game (dashboard → quit → relaunch).
• Clear Cache: Settings → System → Storage → Device Options (Y) → Clear System Cache.
• Delete Title Update: Same menu → Games → [Game] → Delete Update (re-downloads).
• New Save: Corrupt save can stick inputs. Backup → delete save → new game.

Console/Network

• Wired controller? Try different USB port.
• Wireless? Re-sync (small button on console + controller).
• Lag/Rubber-banding (online) can *look* like stuck run—test offline.

If stick test shows drift at rest → replace controller ($15–$25 used).