Controller Drift Test
Test your game controller for analog stick drift. Detect if your joysticks move on their own without being touched.
Connect a controller and press any button. Do NOT touch the sticks.
How does this test work?
A controller drift test monitors your analog sticks when they are not being touched. If the stick position drifts away from center, your controller has stick drift — a common issue caused by worn potentiometers.
How to use the Controller Drift Test
Open the Controller Drift Test on any device with a modern browser — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. No downloads, plugins, or signup required. The tool loads instantly and works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the test. Results are displayed immediately in your browser. You can repeat the test as many times as needed. For the most accurate results, close other tabs and applications to reduce interference.
Privacy: This test runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs. No data is collected, uploaded, or stored on any server. Camera, microphone, keyboard, mouse, and controller inputs are processed locally and never leave your device. DeviceKit does not use analytics cookies or tracking scripts.
Browser note: Some hardware values are estimated because browsers limit direct access to device hardware for security and privacy reasons. Results may vary slightly between browsers and operating systems. For the most reliable measurements, use an up-to-date version of Chrome or Edge on a desktop computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes controller drift?+
Stick drift is caused by wear on the analog stick potentiometers, dust, or debris inside the mechanism. It is common on heavily used controllers.
Can stick drift be fixed?+
Sometimes cleaning around the stick base with compressed air or contact cleaner helps. Adjusting the deadzone in game settings can compensate. For severe drift, the stick module needs replacement.
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