PCHardwareTest guide
Gamepad Test Online
Use PCHardwareTest gamepad test online to confirm that a connected controller is exposing button and axis input to your browser. This is useful for USB and Bluetooth controllers supported by the browser Gamepad API.
What this gamepad test online can check
- gamepad connection state
- button input
- axis input
- trigger values where exposed
- browser-visible controller mapping
Browser and operating-system mappings vary. A browser may not expose vibration, proprietary controls or every hardware detail, and the test does not recalibrate your controller.
How to gamepad test online
- Connect the controller and open the Gamepad Test section.
- Press a button if your browser requires a user gesture before exposing the controller.
- Move each stick and press the available triggers and buttons.
- Compare the live values with the controls you move and reconnect or refocus the page if the browser does not expose the device.
What the browser can and cannot tell you
Browser and operating-system mappings vary. A browser may not expose vibration, proprietary controls or every hardware detail, and the test does not recalibrate your controller. The goal is to make the browser-visible behavior easy to verify without pretending that a web page can inspect every internal hardware component.
Related PC hardware tests
Use the full PC Hardware Test Online suite to move between keyboard, mouse, screen, webcam, microphone, audio, gamepad, touch, battery and connection checks without installing separate software.
FAQ
How do I use the gamepad test online on PCHardwareTest?
Open the linked test on the homepage, follow the on-screen instructions, and use the browser-visible result as a practical first check. Browser and operating-system mappings vary. A browser may not expose vibration, proprietary controls or every hardware detail, and the test does not recalibrate your controller.
Do I need to download software?
No. This guide links back to the browser-based test on PCHardwareTest. Some tests can require permission for a camera or microphone, but there is no dedicated application download for the test itself.