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Controller Guides

Step-by-step help to connect, fix, clean and tune your controller, with screenshots from our own tools.

White game controller with its left stick glowing to show drift, beside a screwdriver and cotton swab

How to Fix Controller Stick Drift

Fix stick drift on PS5, PS4, Xbox and Switch controllers: measure it, clean the stick, set a deadzone, recalibrate or replace the module. Step by step.November 4, 2026 · 8 min read

White and black wireless controller connected to a monitor with a glowing blue USB-C cable

How to Connect a PS5 Controller to PC

Connect a PS5 DualSense to a Windows PC by USB-C or Bluetooth, set it up in Steam, and test every button, trigger and the touchpad in your browser.November 4, 2026 · 6 min read

Dark grey controller beside a small USB wireless adapter and a laptop with blue signal lines

How to Connect an Xbox Controller to PC

Connect an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One controller to Windows with USB, Bluetooth or the Xbox Wireless Adapter, then test buttons, triggers and rumble.November 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Smartphone showing a blue controller test screen next to a white wireless controller

How to Test a Controller on Android or iPhone

Test a PS5, PS4, Xbox or Switch controller on an Android phone or iPhone: pair it over Bluetooth, open a browser tester and check buttons and drift.November 4, 2026 · 5 min read

White and black controller beside a floating calibration panel with a crosshair and sliders

How to Calibrate a Controller in Windows and Steam

Calibrate controller sticks and triggers in Windows Game Controllers (joy.cpl) and in Steam, then check centre, range and circularity in your browser.November 4, 2026 · 7 min read

White and black controller cabled to a laptop with a floating progress ring and chip icon

How to Update DualSense Firmware

Update a PS5 DualSense or DualSense Edge controller on the console or on Windows with Sony's official updater, and check it works afterwards.November 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Black controller cabled to a PC tower with a question mark badge and a magnifying glass

Troubleshooting

Controller Not Detected on PC? 10 Fixes

Controller not detected on Windows or in a browser? Work through 10 fixes, from pressing a button and swapping cables to drivers, Steam and Bluetooth.November 4, 2026 · 7 min read

Blue and red handheld controller halves on a work mat with a highlighted stick, screwdriver and tweezers

How to Fix Joy-Con Drift

Fix Joy-Con drift step by step: test it in your browser, update and calibrate on the Switch, clean the stick, and know when to repair or replace it.November 4, 2026 · 7 min read

White controller on a microfibre cloth with a spray bottle, cotton swabs and a soft brush

How to Clean a Controller Safely

Clean a PS5, PS4, Xbox or Switch controller safely: what to use, how to free sticky buttons, clean the sticks and avoid damage, then test it.November 4, 2026 · 6 min read

Dark controller in front of a monitor showing settings sliders and a response curve

Best Controller Settings for PC Games

Set up a controller for PC games: deadzones, response curves, sensitivity, vibration, polling and Steam Input, using measurements instead of guesswork.November 4, 2026 · 8 min read

Charcoal controller beside a PC tower with blue Bluetooth waves between them

How to Connect a Switch Pro Controller to PC

Connect a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to a PC by USB-C or Bluetooth, set it up in Steam, and test every button and stick in your browser.November 4, 2026 · 5 min read

White controller with a blue lightning streak to a monitor and a floating stopwatch

How to Reduce Controller Input Lag

Cut controller input lag: measure it, go wired, update firmware, enable game mode, raise frame rate and remove software that adds delay.November 4, 2026 · 6 min read