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Controller troubleshooting guides

Find practical steps for connection problems, stick drift and deadzone settings. Compare what you observe and open the matching browser test.

Controller connected but not detected: what to check first

Controller connected but missing from your browser? Check USB, Bluetooth, tab focus and input mapping in order to find where detection stops.

Controller Not Detected? USB and Bluetooth Checklist

Stick drift in a game but not in a browser test

Camera moving on its own while a browser drift test looks steady? Compare deadzone, Steam Input and connection settings one change at a time.

Stick Drift in Games but Not in a Tester: What to Check

How to set controller deadzone

There is no universal controller deadzone percentage. Compare unwanted movement and small intentional inputs to find a usable setting in your game.

How to Set Controller Deadzone: A Step-by-Step Check