Online Gamepad Tester – Free Test PS5, PS4, PS3 & Xbox Controllers

Test your controller here before you start gaming or whenever something feels off. Move the analog sticks, press the buttons, pull the triggers — the visualizer on screen reacts instantly.

Here's what you can check:

• Whether buttons and the D-pad are responding correctly
• Left/right stick movement
• Stick drift or differences in resting position
• How accurately trigger pressure is being detected
• Vibration feedback
• Overall input activity

The tester works with many popular controllers when they are recognized by your browser and operating system. You can use it to check:

• PS5 DualSense
• PS5 DualSense Edge
• PS4 DualShock 4
• PS3 controllers
• Xbox One controllers
• Xbox Series controllers
• Compatible PC gamepads

Connect your controller through USB or Bluetooth. Once your browser detects the device, you can start testing its buttons, sticks, triggers and other available inputs.

If your character or camera is moving on screen without you touching the stick, that's likely stick drift. The tester lets you watch the stick's center position so you can tell whether the movement is real input or just drift.

You can also check the deadzone, and where calibration options are available, adjust the settings to see whether the issue is with the controller itself or just how it's configured.

For a basic test, you don't need a separate app. Open the tester in your browser, connect your controller, and try out the buttons and sticks — whatever input you give shows up on screen instantly.

Use our free Stick Drift Analyzer to check whether your controller has stick drift. Watch the analog stick's movement, check its resting position, measure the deadzone, track circularity, and review thumbstick accuracy in real time. The results can help you determine whether unwanted movement is coming from the controller's analog stick. No download or installation is needed.

Connect your controller and don't touch either analog stick. Watch the stick's position in the tester. If you see it moving around the center even though you haven't touched it, that may indicate stick drift. From there, check the deadzone and try the available calibration options to see whether adjusting the input improves the result.

Analog sticks can wear out over time with regular use, which is one of the common causes of drift. Dust buildup, worn mechanical parts, damaged components, or a shifted center position can also contribute to unwanted movement. Testing the controller first can help you determine whether the issue is related to the hardware or the controller settings.

Use our online Controller Button Test to check whether your gamepad buttons are responding correctly. Press each button and watch the tester for an immediate response. You can quickly spot unresponsive, delayed, or stuck buttons before they cause problems during a game.

Keep an eye on these while testing:

• Whether the button press shows up instantly on screen
• Whether the button returns to its normal state after you release it
• Whether any button feels slower or more delayed than the others
• Whether any input registers on its own without being pressed

Most button issues can develop from regular use, dust getting inside, or internal parts wearing down over time. If only one button is affected, the problem may be limited to that button or its internal components. If several buttons are affected at once, it's worth checking the controller more closely.

Check how frequently your controller sends input updates with our free online Polling Rate Benchmark. The test monitors your controller's input frequency and response timing directly in your browser, helping you understand how quickly your gamepad is communicating with your system. No download or installation is required.

Polling rate refers to how often a controller reports its input to the connected system and is measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher polling rate can mean more frequent input updates and shorter intervals between reports. This can be more noticeable in fast-paced games where quick and consistent controller responses matter.

Our benchmark can help you check:

• Your controller's detected polling rate
• Input frequency during testing
• Approximate response time in milliseconds
• Performance differences between supported connection types

The connection method can influence how frequently a controller reports its inputs. USB and Bluetooth connections may behave differently depending on the controller, hardware, drivers, and operating system. If you're comparing controller response, testing the same device under different connection conditions can help you understand its actual performance.