Stick Drift Tester

Switch Pro controller drift test.

Check your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for stick drift in about ten seconds, right here in the browser.

Connect a controller and press any button

--.-%Left stickPreview
--.-%Right stickPreview

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 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  1. BluetoothPair via Bluetooth: hold the small sync button on top of the controller until the lights run, then select “Pro Controller” in your computer’s Bluetooth settings.
  2. CableOr connect with a USB-C cable. If the controller doesn’t appear over USB, use Bluetooth instead.
  3. Press any buttonOpen this page in Chrome or Edge and press any button.

Good to know

  • The Switch has a built-in calibration: System Settings → Controllers and Sensors → Calibrate Control Sticks. Calibrate first, then retest here.
  • Joy-Con are not supported as a pair in most browsers – each Joy-Con shows up as a separate device with one stick.

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

Switch Pro stick drift FAQ

Can I test Joy-Con drift here?

Sometimes. A single Joy-Con paired via Bluetooth may appear as a gamepad, but browser support is inconsistent. The Pro Controller works much more reliably.

Other controllers