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Nintendo Switch Controller Test

Switch Controller Tester

Test your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or Joy-Cons. Connect via USB or Bluetooth, press any button to activate, then test all buttons, sticks, triggers, and the D-pad.

No Controller Detected
Connect a Switch Pro Controller or Joy-Con and press any button to activate.
ZL (Left Trigger)0.000
ZR (Right Trigger)0.000
Left Stick (L3)OK
X0.000
Y0.000
Mag0.000
Right Stick (R3)OK
X0.000
Y0.000
Mag0.000
Stick Deadzone
Increase to filter Joy-Con drift
10%
Face Buttons (Nintendo Layout)
X
B
Y
A

Nintendo layout: A and B are swapped vs Xbox controller

All Buttons
B
A
Y
X
L
R
ZL
ZR
+
L3
R3
D▲
D▼
D◄
D►
Home
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Tested 0 buttons. Green = pressed, grey = tested.

Testing Your Nintendo Switch Controller

This tool tests Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers and Joy-Cons using the browser Gamepad API. It supports the Nintendo button layout (B at bottom, A at right, Y at left, X at top) and detects stick drift through real-time axis monitoring. Connect your controller via Bluetooth or USB (Pro Controller only), press any button to activate, and test all inputs including ZL/ZR triggers, L/R bumpers, face buttons, the D-pad, and both analog sticks.

Joy-Con Drift: Detection and Solutions

Detecting Drift

Set the deadzone to 0% and watch the stick visualization at rest. If the dot moves away from center, drift is present. Increase deadzone until drift disappears to measure its severity.

Compressed Air Fix

Spray compressed air (canned air) under the joystick cap while rotating the stick. This can dislodge debris causing false input. Works for many mild drift cases.

Nintendo Repair

Nintendo offers free Joy-Con repairs in most regions even out of warranty. Contact Nintendo support with your serial number for a free repair or replacement.

Recalibration

In Switch settings, go to System → Controllers and Sensors → Calibrate Control Sticks. This won't fix hardware drift but can help if calibration data is off.

Switch Controller Test FAQ

Common questions about Joy-Con and Switch Pro Controller testing.