Quick answer
What Gamepad Button Test tells you
Focus on controller button, trigger and D-pad activation values.
- Observed here
- Button pressed state, Analog trigger values, D-pad direction.
- How to interpret it
- Button pressed states and values show browser-exposed controller input. Analog triggers may report intermediate values, and a nonstandard mapping can use different button positions.
- Important limit
- Results reflect events and values exposed by this browser.
- Data handling
- Controller identity and input values are displayed locally and are not transmitted or stored.
Useful next comparison: Test full press and release on one control at a time, then compare the reported mapping with the target application.
Understanding the result
What a result means
Digital buttons should toggle pressed state, while analog triggers may move through a value range. Button indices and D-pad mapping can differ for controllers that do not report the standard mapping.
Confirm the pattern by repeating button pressed state. Results reflect events and values exposed by this browser.
How to use this test
- Read the privacy and compatibility notes.
- Start the test and interact only inside the marked test area.
- Repeat the action several times and compare the live indicators.
- Use the troubleshooting section before deciding that hardware is faulty.
What this test checks
- Button pressed state
- Analog trigger values
- D-pad direction
- Multiple controllers
What this test cannot check
Results reflect events and values exposed by this browser.
This test does not certify hardware or replace professional inspection.
Button numbering and mapping vary by controller and browser.
Common problems and troubleshooting
Activate the controller with an initial press, then test one control at a time and note both pressed state and value. Reconnect or compare wired/wireless modes when one trigger never reaches its expected range.
- Repeat the same observation. Focus the test surface and repeat “Button pressed state” three times under the same conditions.
- Change one condition. Compare “Analog trigger values” after changing only the relevant port, connection, browser setting or application.
- Rule out focus or interception. Close overlays and reserved shortcuts, keep the page visible and confirm that the live indicator changes during the action.
- Keep the result within its limit. Results reflect events and values exposed by this browser.
If the same pattern remains across relevant applications and connections, give the manufacturer or a qualified technician the repeatable observations instead of a guessed fault label.
Browser compatibility
Gamepad button arrays are available only after the browser exposes a connected pad. Safari and mobile support can vary, and non-standard devices may require local index notes rather than a universal diagram.
| Browser | Reference status | Evidence basis | Version | Notes | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Supported | Expected baseline | Not recorded | Feature detection is authoritative; permissions, platform and device support can change availability. | 2026-08-27 |
| Microsoft Edge | Supported | Expected baseline | Not recorded | Feature detection is authoritative; permissions, platform and device support can change availability. | 2026-08-27 |
| Firefox | Partial | Expected baseline | Not recorded | Feature detection is authoritative; permissions, platform and device support can change availability. | 2026-08-27 |
| Safari | Partial | Expected baseline | Not recorded | Feature detection is authoritative; permissions, platform and device support can change availability. | 2026-08-27 |
Privacy information
Controller identity and input values are displayed locally and are not transmitted or stored.
The public analytics allowlist does not accept pressed keys, typed text, pointer coordinates, media labels, device IDs, recordings, video frames or controller input. Test results are not written to LocalStorage.
Primary technical references
These specifications define the browser signals used by this test. They document web-platform behavior; they do not certify a particular device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Gamepad Button Test free?
Yes. The test works without an account, download or payment.
Is my test data uploaded?
Controller identity and input values are displayed locally and are not transmitted or stored.
Does this result prove my hardware is faulty?
No. It shows what the browser can observe. Repeat the test, compare another browser or device, and seek qualified support when the result matters.
Turn this result into a useful comparison
A working indicator or an unexpected event is only a starting point. Choose a plan to compare another application or connection and record what changed.
- Plan a Controller Drift and Mapping Check — Compare browser controller discovery, centered axes and game behavior before changing dead zones or assuming a damaged stick.