Stick Drift Tester

8BitDo controller drift test.

Check your 8BitDo Controller for stick drift in about ten seconds, right here in the browser.

Connect a controller and press any button

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Works with PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch Pro, 8BitDo and most PC gamepads.

Test buttons and triggers
Connect a controller to see its buttons.

Connect your 8BitDo Controller

  1. Set the modeSwitch the controller to X-input (Windows) mode if it has a mode switch – it’s the most compatible with browsers.
  2. ConnectConnect via USB cable, the 2.4 GHz dongle or Bluetooth.
  3. Press any buttonOpen this page and press any button.

Good to know

  • Several newer 8BitDo models use Hall effect sticks, which are far less prone to drift; older models use potentiometers. Check your model’s spec sheet.

How drift is graded

Grades use the peak resting offset. Method

  • No driftunder 3%Rests cleanly
  • Minor drift3% – 8%Hidden by most games
  • Moderate drift8% – 15%Likely noticeable
  • Severe drift15%+Needs repair

8BitDo stick drift FAQ

My 8BitDo shows strange axis values – why?

In D-input or Switch mode, axes can be mapped differently. Switch to X-input mode and reconnect for accurate results.

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