GAMEPAD TESTER

Xbox Controller Tester Online (Series X|S, One, 360)

Free online tester for Xbox Wireless Controllers, Xbox Elite Series 2, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 gamepads. Test stick drift, LT/RT analog triggers, vibration rumble, and response speed.

Waiting for Controller Input...
Disconnected
Connect your USB cable or Bluetooth, then press any button on the controller to start testing.
Gamepad Visualizer
LT LB RT RB VIEW MENU LS RS Y B A X
LT Pressure
0.00
RT Pressure
0.00
Polling Rate
0 Hz
Est. Latency
0.0 ms
Jitter
0.0 ms
Analog Stick Drift Radars
Left Stick (L) No Drift
X: 0.000 | Y: 0.000
Circularity Error: 0.00%
Right Stick (R) No Drift
X: 0.000 | Y: 0.000
Circularity Error: 0.00%
5%

Gamepad Vibration Actuator Diagnostic

Trigger independent high-frequency (weak) and low-frequency (strong) haptic feedback motors to check rumble functionality.

Custom Vibration Intensity

5-Second Controller Latency & Polling Benchmark

Measures your controller's polling frequency over a 5-second sampling period. Rapidly wiggle both sticks or press buttons during the test for peak accuracy.

Polling Rate Reference Standards:
  • 1000 Hz (~1.0 ms): Overclocked DualShock 4 / DualSense, pro esports wireless.
  • 500 Hz (~2.0 ms): High-performance wired PC controllers.
  • 250 Hz (~4.0 ms): Standard DualSense / DualShock Bluetooth on PC.
  • 125 Hz (~8.0 ms): Standard Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows Bluetooth / USB.

Hardware Register Inspection

Raw input data exposed by the browser Gamepad API specification.

Axes Values (-1.000 to +1.000)

Buttons Array (Value 0.00 to 1.00)

Generate Hardware Test Report

Need to return a faulty controller or request a replacement under warranty? Download a clear test report showing any stick drift or button issues.

Quick start

How to Use Gamepad Tester Online

1

Connect your controller

Plug in via USB or pair over Bluetooth.

2

Press any button

Press any button to wake it up — your controller name will appear right away.

Y B A X
3

Test every button

Every button lights up as you press it. If a button doesn't light up, it may be stuck or broken.

4

Rotate the joysticks

Spin both sticks in full circles, then let go. If a stick stays off-center, it has stick drift.

5

Run the vibration test

Trigger a quick shake or loop vibration to make sure the rumble motors work.

Controller not showing up? See the troubleshooting tips

Easy Online Diagnostics for Xbox Gamepads

Whether you play on PC, Xbox console, Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud), or Steam Deck, gamepad-tester.tech gives you fast, accurate tests for your Xbox controller's buttons, triggers, and sticks.

Features Tested on Xbox Controllers

  • Offset Thumbsticks: Tests both Left Stick (top) and Right Stick (bottom) positions for drift and centering.
  • Triggers (LT & RT): Checks how smoothly your triggers pull down from 0.00 (resting) to 1.00 (fully pulled).
  • Hybrid D-Pad: Checks all 8 directional clicks (Up, Down, Left, Right, and diagonal angles).
  • Face Buttons (A, B, X, Y): Checks for sticky buttons or delayed spring returns.
  • Dual Rumble Vibration: Tests the shake motors inside both the left and right grips.

Xbox Controller Speed & Polling Rate

Standard Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers run at a 125Hz polling rate (~8ms response time) over Bluetooth and standard USB. Using an official Xbox Wireless USB Adapter can give a smoother wireless connection. Check your real-time speed in the benchmark panel above.