Windows Controller Tester
This free windows controller tester lets you confirm your hardware is working correctly before a match, a stream, or a long gaming session. Everything happens live in your browser.
Getting started with the windows controller tester
Connect your controller with a cable or pair it over Bluetooth, then press any button to wake up the windows controller tester. Once it's detected, every button press and stick movement will show up instantly on screen so you can confirm each part of your controller is working as expected.
What you can test
A windows controller tester is useful for catching stick drift, dead buttons, unresponsive triggers, and vibration motors that have stopped working. Running this check before a match, a stream, or a long session helps you catch hardware issues early.
Fixing common problems
If your device isn't detected, try unplugging and reconnecting it, pressing a button to trigger detection, or checking your browser's site permissions. Chrome, Edge, and Firefox all support the Gamepad API used by this tool; Safari's support is more limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't my controller detected by this windows controller tester?
Browsers usually require a button press before they'll detect a connected controller due to how the Gamepad API works. Press any button, check your cable or Bluetooth connection, and make sure you're using a browser that supports gamepads, such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
Does this windows controller tester work with wireless controllers?
Yes. Once a wireless controller is paired with your computer or phone at the operating system level, this tool can read its input the same way it reads a wired controller.
Is this windows controller tester free to use?
Yes, this tool is completely free, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser without any download.
Can this windows controller tester detect stick drift or dead zones?
Yes. Watch the stick position indicator while the stick is centered and untouched. If it doesn't rest at 0.00, 0.00, that can indicate drift or a dead zone issue with your controller.