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PC Controller Tester

Generic PC controller diagnostics for whatever the OS exposes to the browser.

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PC Controller Tester

PC controller panel

Ideal default for mixed brands on a Windows or desktop Linux/macOS browser.

Desktop-first gamepad checks for any brand

The PC Controller Tester assumes a desktop browser with Gamepad API support and an operating system that already enumerates your pad. It is the practical home for mixed collections: Xbox, DualSense, DualShock, 8BitDo, and generic USB sticks. Start here on a PC, then branch into brand pages or specialized tools like Stick Drift as symptoms appear.

Phone and tablet browsers often lag behind desktop Gamepad API quality. Measuring on PC avoids false negatives from mobile stacks. Still remember the sandbox: no raw XInput, no guaranteed vendor haptics, no permanent firmware calibration from this page alone.

PC session tips

  • Use wired links when wireless drivers are noisy.
  • Disable exclusive overlays that steal devices.
  • Keep the tab focused during axis captures.
  • Confirm presence with Controller Detection if the list is empty.

USB versus Bluetooth deep dives continue on USB Controller Tester and Bluetooth Controller Tester. The main Controller Tester remains a parallel entry point.

FAQ: why does Linux show different mappings?

Kernel drivers and browser builds vary. Unknown mapping is common; trust indexes and test in-game binds when labels disagree.