Xbox Controller Tester
Connect your Xbox Controller and press any button. The diagram shows the Xbox button labels, both sticks and both triggers live.
How to Use the Xbox Controller Tester
This Xbox controller tester is our gamepad tester with Xbox button labels. Xbox One and Series controllers work over USB, Bluetooth or the Xbox Wireless Adapter. Hold the pair button on top until the Xbox logo flashes fast. In Chrome and Edge, the trigger rumble button also tests the impulse trigger motors. Then press every button, circle both sticks and run the stick drift measurement.
- Connect the controller. USB or Bluetooth.
- Press any button. The browser needs this to show it.
- Test every part. Buttons, sticks, triggers and rumble.
- Measure drift. Hands off for 5 seconds.
How to Connect a Xbox Controller
- USB: plug in the cable, then press any button.
- Bluetooth: pair the controller in your system settings, then press a button.
- Browsers only show a controller after you press a button. This is a privacy rule.
- Use Chrome or Edge for the best support, including vibration.
What to Check
| Part | How to test | Healthy result |
|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Press each one | Lights up once per press |
| Sticks | Slow full circles | Round trail, reaches the edge |
| Stick rest | Measure stick drift | Under 0.05 |
| Triggers | Slow pull | Smooth 0 to 1 |
| Rumble | Press a rumble button | Motors vibrate |
Fixing Stick Drift
- Run the drift measurement and set the suggested dead zone in your game.
- Clean around the stick with isopropyl alcohol, moving it in circles.
- Update the controller firmware.
- If drift is over 0.15 at rest, the stick module is likely worn and needs repair or replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Xbox controller work on PC?
Yes. Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS all support it in Chrome or Edge.
Why is it not detected?
Press a button after connecting, use a data cable (not charge-only), and close Steam if it grabs the controller.
Can I test stick drift?
Yes, press Measure stick drift and leave the sticks alone.
Is it free?
Yes, no download and no sign-up.
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