Gamepad Tester – Test Your Controller Online

Overview

Gamepad Tester is a simple yet powerful tool for testing and debugging game controllers directly in your browser. Whether you are a gamer verifying input response or a developer troubleshooting buttons and sticks, this tool makes the process quick and accurate. In addition, it detects your connected controller automatically, so you can begin testing without any extra setup. Furthermore, you can view real-time button presses, joystick movements, and trigger sensitivity in a clear, responsive interface. As a result, you get instant feedback and can identify any issues right away.

Input Diagnostics

Gamepad Tester

Inspect controller connection details, button events, trigger values, and stick movement in real time.

Waiting for controller… Connect a gamepad to start live diagnostics.

Controller Visualization

Connection Info

Namen/a Vendor IDn/a Product IDn/a Indexn/a Mappingn/a Pressed Buttonsnone Vibration Test

Runtime Diagnostics

Gamepad APIn/a Connected Count0 Frame Rate0 fps Deadzone0.00 Max Log Rows0 Last Log Exportnot generated

Triggers & Sticks

Left Trigger 0.0000
Right Trigger 0.0000
Left Stick X: 0.0000, Y: 0.0000
Right Stick X: 0.0000, Y: 0.0000

Input Log

Button Action Time

What This Tool Does

Gamepad Tester validates controller input behavior directly in-browser, including buttons, triggers, analog sticks, and connection metadata. It is useful for gaming support workflows, QA verification, hardware checks, and user-side troubleshooting.

This tool helps you verify:

  • Controller detection and connection status
  • Button press and release events
  • Trigger analog values (left/right)
  • Stick axis movement and deadzone behavior
  • Layout label preference (Xbox/PlayStation style)
  • Vibration support (if available)
  • Exportable input event logs for support evidence
How to Use

To begin, simply connect your gamepad to your computer using either USB or Bluetooth. After that, open Gamepad Tester in a supported browser, such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, so the tool can instantly recognize your device. While you test, pressing buttons, moving joysticks, and pulling triggers will immediately show real-time feedback on screen. If the gamepad still isn’t detected, then try reconnecting it, and finally, refresh the page for a quick reset. Therefore, for more guidance, you can visit our FAQ section.

Understanding Results

  • Pass: Buttons, triggers, and sticks respond smoothly with expected mapping.
  • Deadzone drift: Stick values move when untouched; increase deadzone if required.
  • Missing button events: Browser mapping issue, unsupported controller profile, or unstable connection.
  • Trigger inconsistency: Incomplete analog range due to driver or hardware calibration issue.
  • No vibration: Browser/device may not expose vibration actuator API.

Troubleshooting

Controller not detected

Reconnect controller and refresh page.
Press any button to wake/signal input.
Test in latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox.

Buttons mapped incorrectly

Try alternate browser.
Check OS/gamepad driver updates.
Reconnect via wired mode for cleaner mapping.

Stick drift while idle

Increase deadzone value in settings.
Recalibrate controller in OS/game utility.
Confirm no physical stick wear.

Vibration test unavailable

Not all browsers/devices expose vibration support.
Ensure controller supports haptics and is fully connected.
🎮 Supported Gamepads
  • Xbox controllers (wired and wireless)
  • PlayStation controllers (DualShock, DualSense)
  • Nintendo Switch Pro controllers
  • Generic USB and Bluetooth controllers
Scan to download the Android app 📲
QR code to download the Gamepad Tester Android app for testing controllers

Since mobile browsers currently do not support the HTML5 Gamepad API, gamepad input may not work on this site when using your phone or tablet. However, you can still use our dedicated Android apps, which allow you to test and visualize your controller inputs in real time.

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