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How to Test Your Controller for Stick Drift

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Let go of both sticks and run the 3-second drift test on this page to measure how far they sit from center at rest. Up to 5% offset is normal, 5% to 10% is a slight offset, and above 10% means the stick very likely drifts in games. Follow up with the circularity test to see if the stick reaches the outer edge smoothly.

Do it now, right here

Connect your controller and press any button.Browsers only show a controller after the first button press.
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Left stick

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Right stick

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Drift test

Let go of both sticks, don’t touch them, and press the button. The page measures where they rest for 3 seconds.

Circularity test

Press start and slowly rotate each stick along the edge, about 3 turns.

Vibration test

Works when both the browser and the controller support web vibration (usually Chrome or Edge on a computer).

Raw controller data (all buttons and axes)

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Step by step

  1. Connect your controller by USB or Bluetooth and press any button so the browser detects it.
  2. Release both sticks completely without touching them, then click Test drift and wait 3 seconds.
  3. Read the resting average and max percentages for the left and right sticks.
  4. Click Start rotating in the circularity test and slowly rotate each stick about 3 turns along the edge, then click Stop and show result.

At a glance

Resting offsetStatusWhat it means
0% to 5%NormalWithin standard deadzone; unlikely to drift in games
5% to 10%Slight offsetMay drift in games with very small deadzones
Above 10%Likely driftStick is off-center enough to cause unwanted movement

Related questions

Can a gamepad tester fix stick drift?

No. A browser tester only measures resting offset and circularity so you can confirm drift. Fixing it requires cleaning the stick module, adjusting game deadzones, or replacing the part.

What does the circularity test show?

It measures how much of the outer circle your stick covers and its average circularity error. Good coverage means the stick reaches all edges evenly without dead spots.

Why does my stick show 2% offset when I am not touching it?

A small resting offset up to 5% is normal for analog sticks. Games use a built-in deadzone to ignore minor resting variation.

Does the drift test work on PS4, PS5, and Xbox controllers?

Yes. Any standard controller detected by your browser can run both the drift and circularity tests over USB or Bluetooth.

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Updated November 14, 2026.