Gamepad and controller buyers
New Controller Check
Check buttons, sticks, triggers, drift, and analog range before the return window closes.
Inspection principle
Create a baseline for neutral stick position, full trigger range and every button before wear makes warranty diagnosis ambiguous.
Run the browser-visible checks, then record the physical/native checks below. Progress stays in this browser unless you deliberately copy the fragment share link.
Live evidence
Browser-visible checks
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ButtonsInspect controller button state and analog button values.
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Analog sticksVisualize analog stick X/Y positions.
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Stick driftMeasure resting stick offset to identify possible stick drift.
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TriggersInspect trigger minimum, maximum, and analog range.
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Stick rangeTrace stick range around the outer boundary.
Outside the browser
Physical & native checks
These close the blind spots a website cannot inspect.
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Pairing and wired mode
Test both modes you intend to use.
Why it matters: A radio fault can be hidden by a successful USB test.2
USB/charging connector
Confirm a stable data/charge connection without unusual plug movement.
Why it matters: Early connector defects should be addressed in the return window.3
Model-specific controls
Test paddles, profile buttons, headset jack and haptics if included.
Why it matters: Standard browser input does not cover every advanced feature.Conditions that deserve caution
- Repeatable stick drift/jitter exists on a new controller after reconnection/calibration checks.
- Required button/trigger does not register consistently.
How to use the evidence
Do not compensate a new hardware defect with an excessive software dead zone unless that tradeoff is explicitly acceptable to you.
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