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Diagnostic

Playstation Controller Test

Check your Playstation controller for stick drift, button responsiveness, and trigger issues with our advanced online diagnostic tool.

PlayStation Controller Suite
Press any button to connect
POLLING: 0 Hz | LATENCY: 0.0 ms
L1 R1 TOUCHPAD SHARE OPTIONS L3 R3
Button Pressed
Rest / Default
Analog Sticks & Drift Linearity, Offset & Circularity
L-STICK R-STICK
X: 0.000 Y: 0.000
X: 0.000 Y: 0.000
Analog Triggers (L2 / R2) Pressure Curve (0.000 – 1.000)
LT / L2
0.000
RT / R2
0.000
Raw Gamepad API Data 0-17 Buttons & Active Axes
ANALOG AXES (0 - 3) Bipolar [-1.00 to +1.00]
0
+0.00
1
+0.00
2
+0.00
3
+0.00
Connect a controller or press any button to inspect live Gamepad API telemetry.

Haptic Vibration Test

Dual Rumble Actuators
Awaiting Command

Tests dual-rumble actuators (Left Heavy & Right Light) via browser Vibration API.

Custom Intensity 70%

Diagnostics Results

Hardware variance and drift severity classification scale.

Grade A · 0.0% – 2.0%

Healthy Centering & Precision

Normal factory variance. Controller stick operates with precision zero-point accuracy and zero resting drift offset. Hardware is in perfect condition.

Optimize Deadzones

Buttons & Vibration

Test all button responses and verify ABXY layout mapping. Dual motor vibration testing with independent left/right motor control. Check your force feedback system health and detect sticky triggers or failing microswitches.

Run Full Diagnostic
Grade B

Polling Rate & Latency

Measure your controller's actual polling rate. Compare input latency.

Hz & Circularity Tools
Local & Secure

100% Client-Side

Built on the standard Gamepad API. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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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.

WebHID Calibration
Optimize

Game Deadzones

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

Deadzone Calculator
Telemetry

Overclock & Circularity

Verify true hardware polling Hz stability and statistical circularity grades.

Hz & Circularity Tools
Repair Guide

How do you test and fix PS5 DualSense stick drift?

To test for PS5 DualSense stick drift, use a web-based controller tester to measure analog stick centering precision. If drift exceeds five percent, try resetting the controller using the back pinhole. If the issue persists, the internal potentiometer requires replacement or a warranty claim.

Recommended Actions

Start with the Stick Drift Test. A resting offset above 2% means the potentiometer is wearing; use that number to decide between an RMA claim, a deadzone workaround, or a Hall-effect module swap before you open the shell.

Related Diagnostic Tools

PS5 Touchpad Tester

Test DualSense multi-touch tracking and click gestures.

Gyroscope & Motion

Verify 6-axis motion sensors and tilt calibration.

DualSense Mic Test

Check the built-in controller microphone array input.

Deep Diagnostics for Playstation Controllers

The DualSense is a precision instrument, but its thumbsticks wear like any other. Each stick uses an ALPS potentiometer with a carbon track, and as that track degrades you get stick drift: movement registered while your thumb is off the stick. Connect your DualSense and this tool reads the raw Gamepad API axes at 0.1% precision, so you know exactly how much drift you are dealing with before choosing a fix.

Testing Adaptive Triggers and Polling Rates

Beyond drift, check the L2 and R2 adaptive triggers for a linear pull, confirm the standard 250Hz Bluetooth polling rate (or up to 1000Hz overclocked over USB), and verify that both sticks hold circular geometry and every face button registers without double-clicks or ghosting.

Hall Effect Joystick Upgrades

If you have soldered Hall-effect sensors into your DualSense motherboard to cure drift permanently, use the WebHID Calibrator to write the new zero-point calibration directly to the controller firmware, so the sticks recenter cleanly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about testing your controller.

Does the PS5 DualSense get stick drift?

Yes, like all controllers using potentiometer joysticks, the PS5 DualSense can develop stick drift due to wear on internal carbon tracks over time.

How to reset a PS5 controller?

Locate the small reset button on the back of the controller next to the Sony logo. Use a paperclip to press and hold the button for 5 seconds.

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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100% Client-Side

All Gamepad API data stays in your browser. Zero tracking or data collection.

Instant Results

No downloads, plugins, or software installation needed. Works instantly.

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