Joy-Con Tester (Switch Drift Check)
So liest du das · 22. August 2026
To test a Joy-Con for drift, pair it to your computer over Bluetooth, then press a button so the browser detects it. Each Joy-Con connects as its own separate controller, so test the left and right units one at a time. This page loads the Joy-Con layout and the drift test, which is what most people come here for: hold the stick centered, start the test, and read the exact resting offset and direction the tool measures.
Joy-Con drift is the most widely reported controller fault of its generation, caused by wear and contamination in the tiny analog stick module. Because the effect is often small, a numeric drift reading is far more reliable than eyeballing it in a game. Everything runs locally in your browser with nothing uploaded. If the test shows a steady offset while your hands are off the stick, that is the signature of drift and a strong case for repair or replacement.
Drücke eine beliebige Taste an deinem Controller
Kabelgebundene Controller werden sofort erkannt.
Bei Bluetooth eine Taste drücken, um die Verbindung zu wecken.
How to connect Joy-Con
- Detach the Joy-Con from the console first. Each side pairs separately.
- Bluetooth: hold the small Sync button on the inner rail until the lights run back and forth, then pair the Joy-Con from Bluetooth settings.
- Press a button after connecting so the browser exposes it, and test one Joy-Con at a time.
Common Joy-Con problems
Joy-Con drift
The defining Joy-Con issue. The stick reports movement while untouched. Run the drift test with your hand off the stick; any consistent resting offset confirms drift. Nintendo has repaired affected units in several regions.
One Joy-Con at a time
Each Joy-Con is a distinct gamepad with a partial button set. If the map looks incomplete, that is expected: a single Joy-Con has only half the buttons of a full controller.
Small stick, faster wear
The compact stick module wears faster than a full-size controller. Drift can appear sooner, which is why a periodic numeric check is useful.
FAQ
How do I confirm Joy-Con drift?
Pair the Joy-Con, keep your hand off the stick, and run the drift test. A steady resting offset in one direction is drift. Random jitter near center is normal.
Why does only half the buttons show up?
A single Joy-Con is its own controller with a partial layout. Test the left and right units separately.
Can Nintendo fix Joy-Con drift?
Nintendo has offered repairs for drifting Joy-Con in several regions. A measured drift reading from this test documents the problem before you request service.