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Controller Diagnostic

Polling Rate Checker

Test controller polling rate frequency in Hz and report interval in milliseconds. Test PS5 DualSense, Xbox, and Switch controller input latency online.

Wiggle analog sticks rapidly to test polling rate frequency...
No Controller Detected
CURRENT POLLING RATE 0 Hz 0.00 ms average interval
PEAK POLLING RATE 0 Hz Awaiting Input

Polling Rate Ratings

800 – 1000 Hz (1.0ms delay)

Overclocked USB connection. Maximum precision for competitive esports play.

250 – 500 Hz (2.0-4.0ms delay)

Standard wired or high-speed wireless connection. Excellent overall performance.

< 250 Hz (> 4.0ms delay)

Standard Bluetooth connection. Noticeable input delay in fast-paced games.

How to Get Started

Just three steps to run a complete controller test and understand your controller's health status.

01

Connect Controller

Connect your controller to your computer via USB cable or Bluetooth. If the browser doesn't respond, press any button on the controller to activate the connection.

02

Button Detection

Press each button in the visual interface and confirm the corresponding area lights up on screen. This helps troubleshoot unresponsive or double-clicking buttons.

03

Sticks & Vibration

Rotate the sticks to check linearity and drift issues; click the vibration test button to feel if the left and right motor feedback is working properly.

What would you like to do next?

Select a diagnostic calibration suite, deadzone analyzer, or high-frequency overclock tool.

Fix

Repair & Calibration

Calibrate zero-point offsets or follow step-by-step repair guides.

Optimize

Game Deadzones

Calculate exact radial vs axial deadzone overlays for Fortnite, Apex, & COD.

Telemetry

Overclock & Circularity

Verify true hardware polling Hz stability and statistical circularity grades.

Generate full controller health score

Combine polling rate results with stick drift and button diagnostics.

Why Controller Polling Rate Matters in Esports

Input polling rate dictates how rapidly your physical inputs are recognized by game engines. Higher polling rates reduce input latency, allowing faster shot registration and smoother camera panning in first-person shooters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about testing your controller.

What is controller polling rate (Hz)?

Polling rate (measured in Hertz) is the frequency at which your controller reports input updates to your PC or console every second. A 250Hz polling rate updates every 4ms; a 1000Hz polling rate updates every 1ms.

What is a good polling rate for competitive gaming?

500Hz to 1000Hz is recommended for competitive esports (Rocket League, Apex Legends, Call of Duty). Overclocking PS5 DualSense controllers over USB allows 1000Hz polling rates.

Why does Bluetooth polling rate vary?

Bluetooth wireless connections use dynamic polling intervals to conserve battery power. Connecting via USB cable or using an overclocked wireless dongle stabilizes input report frequency.

How this test works & its limits
  • This test reads your controller through the browser's standard Gamepad API — no drivers, no installs, nothing leaves your device.
  • Readings depend on connection mode: Bluetooth reports at lower rates than USB. Compare like-for-like (wired vs wired).
  • We measure the input reaching the browser — display lag and game-engine queues are outside this test's view.
  • A clean reading now does not guarantee no drift in-game: deadzones differ per game, and wear develops over time. Use the Drift Timeline to track yours.
  • This is a diagnostic, not a hardware-lab certification. For repair or RMA decisions, confirm with a second run or second tool.
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