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PS4 Vibration Test

Send rumble pulses to a DualShock 4 when your browser supports vibrationActuator.

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PS4 Vibration Test

DualShock rumble panel

Use USB if Bluetooth rumble is missing in the browser.

DualShock 4 motor check in the browser

PS4 Vibration Test fires dual-rumble patterns on DualShock 4 when the browser provides a vibration actuator. Successful pulses mean motors respond to Gamepad API calls; silence with a missing actuator usually means platform limits, especially on some Bluetooth stacks. Verify detection on PS4 Controller Tester before interpreting rumble results.

DS4 speaker tones and light bar cues are not part of standard vibration tests. Do not expect those accessories to animate from this page. Compare behavior with the shared Vibration tool if you switch between DualShock and Xbox pads during one session.

Interpreting outcomes

  • Both hands buzz: motors and actuator path look healthy.
  • One-sided buzz: inspect that motor path mechanically.
  • No actuator object: retry USB Chromium before repair shopping.

Drift concerns belong on PS4 Stick Drift Test, not on the rumble screen. Detection gaps go to Controller Detection.

FAQ: does weak DS4 rumble mean low battery only?

Sometimes charge level or wireless power saving reduces feel, but mechanical wear also happens. Test while charging over USB to reduce power variables.