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Joystick Tester
This free joystick tester is a live joystick test for analog sticks. Move each stick and watch axes update instantly — a quick way to test a joystick, run a stick test, or confirm a stick responds before you blame a game’s sensitivity settings.
Connect your controller
USB or Bluetooth. Press any button if nothing appears.
How to use this tool
- Connect your controller and open the live panel.
- Move the left stick through its full range, then the right stick.
- Confirm both axes respond smoothly with no dead spots you can feel.
- If idle drift is the issue, switch to the stick drift test instead.
What the readings mean
Reading axes during a joystick check
On standard mappings, axes 0/1 are usually the left stick and 2/3 the right stick. Extra axes appear when present. Use this joystick checker when a stick feels sticky, uneven, or wrong in only one direction. A clean joystick check here with bad behavior in one game often points to that game’s deadzone — compare with the deadzone tester.
PS4 sticks and PC pads
People often search to test joystick PS4 or run a general PC stick tester. Connect the pad, press a button to wake detection, and move each stick slowly around the rim. For shape accuracy, continue on the circularity test; for release overshoot, try the snapback test.
Compatibility and limitations
Desktop Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari with Gamepad API support. Bluetooth and USB pads both work when the OS exposes them.
Axis index order can differ on non-standard adapters. Labels follow common mappings and may not match every third-party layout.
FAQ
How do I test a joystick online?
Connect the controller, open this joystick tester, and move each stick while watching the live axes.
What if one stick feels fine here but wrong in a game?
The game may apply its own deadzone or sensitivity. Compare with the deadzone test and in-game options.
Is this a stick drift test?
No. Use the stick drift test for idle center sampling. This page is for live movement.
Can I test PS4 joysticks here?
Yes, when the browser detects the DualShock/compatible pad. Press a button after connecting if nothing appears.
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