Stick drift
Stick drift is the most common controller fault. Start here if your character moves on its own.
How to Check for Stick Drift (PS5, Xbox, Switch)
How to tell if your controller has stick drift in 2 minutes: the hands-off test, the snap-back test, and what the numbers mean for PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Read guideHow to Fix Stick Drift: Recalibrate, Clean, Replace
Fix controller stick drift step by step: update, clean, recalibrate, raise the deadzone, use the warranty or replace the stick with Hall effect or TMR.
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Setup and connection
Get your controller detected on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook.
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PlayStation guides
DualSense and DualShock 4 setup, testing and calibration.
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All free controller tests
Every guide uses one of these. Vibration test and polling rate test cover rumble and performance.
Stick Drift Test
Measures how far each stick sits from center and gives you a clear verdict.
Open testController Vibration Test
Runs the left and right rumble motors one at a time, at different strengths.
Open testController Button Test
Finds dead, sticky or double-clicking buttons.
Open testController Input Test
Shows the raw value of every input, handy for ghost presses.
Open testJoystick Tester
For flight sticks, HOTAS and fight sticks as well as gamepads.
Open testController Calibration
Helps you reset the center of a stick that sits off-center.
Open testDeadzone Test
Measures your deadzone, outer range and circularity.
Open testPolling Rate Test
Checks how many times a second your controller reports (Hz).
Open testGyro & Motion Test
Live gyroscope, accelerometer and battery for DualSense and DualShock 4.
Open testPS5 Controller Tester
DualSense and DualSense Edge, including adaptive triggers and the touchpad.
Open testerPS4 Controller Tester
DualShock 4, plus tips for older PS3 pads.
Open testerXbox Controller Tester
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Elite and Xbox 360.
Open testerSwitch Pro Controller Tester
Switch Pro, Joy-Con, 8BitDo and GameSir.
Open testerTest a Controller on PC
Setup for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook.
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