Stick drift test
Hands off the sticks. Measure resting input and spot possible drift.
LIVE TEST WORKSPACEBROWSER-REPORTED INPUT
Your controller belongs here.
Connect via USB or Bluetooth, then press a button to wake it up.
MEAN RESTING OFFSET—%
MAX OFFSET—%
SAMPLES—
An offset is a clue. Compare it in your game.
This measures resting API output, not the physical stick position. Firmware and game deadzones can mask drift. More than 5% prompts a recheck here; this is a screening threshold, not a manufacturer failure standard.
How to use this test
- Connect the controller and let the left stick return to center.
- Do not touch the stick during the 5-second sample.
- Recenter and repeat before comparing with in-game behavior.
What does an 8% offset actually mean?
It is the distance of reported X/Y input from zero relative to a unit axis. It is not a physical angle or a universal failure threshold. Firmware and game deadzones affect the observed output.
Where is my test data stored?
The test runs on your device. Results are only saved to this browser when you choose Save. Clear them from the report page at any time. Audio and video are never uploaded.