Controller Vibration Tester
Connect your gamepad and confirm both rumble motors fire correctly — right here in your browser, no download required. This controller vibration tester drives the left and right actuators independently so you can hear and feel whether each one still responds.
Weak or one-sided rumble is one of the first signs a pad is wearing out, which is why vibration belongs in any routine of controller checking alongside buttons and stick drift. The tool works with PlayStation, Xbox, and most third-party pads. If you specifically need an Xbox controller vibration test, plug in over USB or pair via Bluetooth, press a button to wake the pad, then run each motor below. Many players test Xbox controller vibration before a return or warranty claim, and a quick check here settles it in seconds. Once rumble looks healthy, pair it with a controller latency test to get the full picture of your pad's condition.
Press any button to begin
Connect via USB or pair over Bluetooth, then press any button so the browser detects your pad.
Ready. Choose a motor or run both together.
How to interpret your results
A healthy pad responds the instant a motor is triggered. When you run the test, focus on three things: whether each motor starts and stops cleanly, whether the strength roughly tracks the intensity slider, and whether both sides feel balanced. A controller that passes all three is working as intended.
If one motor is silent, lags behind, or buzzes faintly when set to full strength, that points to a worn actuator or a loose internal connection. Pairing this with a controller latency test helps confirm whether the issue is the motor itself or the connection feeding it.
Normal vs problematic behavior
- Both motors start and stop instantly.
- Strength scales smoothly with the slider.
- Left feels heavier, right feels lighter — by design.
- No buzzing once the test ends.
- Consistent output every run.
- One motor silent or noticeably weaker.
- Rumble continues after the test stops.
- Rattling or grinding instead of a smooth hum.
- Output varies between identical runs.
- No response at any intensity level.
Platform & browser compatibility
Browser-side vibration depends on the Gamepad API and its haptics extension. Support is strongest on Chromium browsers; results vary elsewhere.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and ChromeOS are all supported for controller checking. For an Xbox controller vibration test, a wired USB connection in Chrome or Edge gives the most reliable haptics. iOS exposes input but rarely rumble.