Observed arrival · 2026-10-13

Gamepad Tester: Drift, Deadzones, and Rumble

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A browser-based controller tester that checks buttons, sticks, triggers, vibration, and other input behavior without an install.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-13 issue.

For: Controller owners troubleshooting input or drift
Worth noticing: It distinguishes browser polling frequency from a controller’s internal report rate, with Chrome-based readings capped around 250 Hz.

Field notes

The interface offers Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and numeric button-label options, while warning that nonstandard mappings may require reading raw values. Its troubleshooting list names practical failure points, including charge-only cables, apps that take control of a pad, and older controllers that need drivers. The report-rate section cautions that browser polling is not the controller’s internal rate.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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