About Gpad Tester

Gpad Tester is a set of free tools that show you exactly what your controller is doing, right in your browser. We built it because drifting sticks and dead buttons are common, and you deserve a fast, honest way to check before you repair, return or buy.

What we do

We make browser-based tests for game controllers: a full gamepad tester, plus focused tools for stick drift, vibration, buttons, deadzones, polling rate and motion sensors. Each tool gives a plain verdict and tells you what to try next.

How we test

Our thresholds and advice come from testing real controllers: new and worn DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Elite, Switch Pro, Joy-Con, 8BitDo and GameSir pads, over USB and Bluetooth, in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. When browser support changes, we retest and update the pages.

Our principles

  • Private by design. Every test runs in your browser. No controller data is uploaded, and there are no accounts.
  • Fast. No frameworks, no heavy scripts. The tester is ready the moment the page loads.
  • Accessible. Keyboard navigation, screen-reader labels, readable contrast and reduced-motion support.
  • Plain English. Short sentences and clear numbers, so anyone can read a result.

Not affiliated

Gpad Tester is independent. PlayStation, DualSense and DualShock are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft. Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con are trademarks of Nintendo. Other names belong to their owners.

Get in touch

Found a controller that doesn't map correctly, or a result that looks wrong? Contact us. Reports like that make the tools better for everyone.

Test your controller now

Press any button and see every input live. Free, private, and nothing to install.

Open the gamepad tester