Gamepad Tester: Buttons and Stick Drift
This gamepad tester checks any controller your browser can see, including Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation DualShock 4 and DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro, 8BitDo and generic USB or Bluetooth gamepads. Plug in or pair the controller and press any button. The tester lights up each of the standard buttons, shows analog trigger pressure as a percentage, draws both thumbsticks on a live grid with their exact X and Y values, and measures stick drift: let go of the sticks and see how far they rest from center. You can also run the rumble test on controllers that support vibration, and every button you press is ticked off so you can confirm none are dead. It works with up to four controllers at once.
Gamepad Tester
Test any Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or PC controller in your browser: buttons, triggers, sticks, drift and vibration.
How to use the Gamepad Tester
- Connect your controller by USB or Bluetooth.
- Press any button so the browser detects it.
- Press every button and move both sticks; each one lights up and gets checked off.
- Let go of the sticks to read the drift, and try the vibration test.
Features
- Works with Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro and generic pads
- All standard buttons, D-pad and triggers
- Live stick position with X and Y values
- Stick drift reading at rest
- Vibration (rumble) test where supported
- Up to 4 controllers, no download
Frequently asked questions
How do I test my controller online?
Connect it, open this page and press any button. Every button, trigger and stick shows up live. Press each one to make sure it registers.
How do I check for stick drift?
Let go of both sticks and watch the drift reading. Values under about 0.05 are normal. Readings that stay above 0.10, or a dot that wanders by itself, point to drift.
Why is my controller not detected?
Browsers only show a gamepad after you press a button on this page. Also check the cable or Bluetooth pairing, close apps like Steam that may capture it, and try Chrome or Edge.
Does it work with PS5 and Xbox controllers?
Yes. DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox One and Series controllers work in Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Button names follow the standard Xbox layout, with the PlayStation names shown alongside.
Why does the vibration test not work?
Rumble needs browser support (Chrome and Edge) and a controller that reports vibration. Some Bluetooth pads and Firefox do not support it.