Steam Deck Controller Tester
Como interpretar isto · 22 de agosto de 2026
To test the Steam Deck built-in controls, open this page in a browser in Desktop mode, then press a button or move a stick so the Gamepad API detects the device. This page loads the Steam Deck layout. Press the face buttons, shoulder buttons, and triggers to confirm each registers, and hold the thumbsticks centered to run the drift test. Because the Deck exposes its gamepad to the browser, you can check the hardware without leaving the device.
Everything runs locally on the Deck with nothing uploaded. The Steam Deck has more inputs than a standard controller, including trackpads, gyro, and the L4, L5, R4, and R5 back grip buttons, and not all of them map onto the standard gamepad layout in a browser. The face buttons, sticks, and triggers test reliably here, which covers the parts most likely to develop drift or wear. For the trackpads and gyro, Steam Input on the Deck itself remains the fuller test.
Pressione qualquer botão do seu controle
Controles com fio são detectados na hora.
No Bluetooth, pressione um botão para ativar a conexão.
How to connect Steam Deck
- Switch to Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.
- Open this page in a browser such as Firefox or Chrome.
- Press a button or move a stick so the Gamepad API exposes the built-in controls.
Common Steam Deck problems
Thumbstick drift on early units
Some early Steam Deck units developed thumbstick drift. Center both sticks and run the drift test to measure any resting offset before deciding on a repair.
Back buttons and trackpads
The L4/L5/R4/R5 grip buttons, the trackpads, and gyro do not all map onto the standard browser gamepad layout. Their absence here is a browser limitation, not a hardware fault.
Built-in versus external
If you attach an external controller to the Deck, it appears as a separate gamepad. Use the controller selector in the tester to pick the device you want to test.
FAQ
Can I test the Steam Deck trackpads in the browser?
Not fully. The browser Gamepad API does not expose the trackpads or gyro. The face buttons, sticks, and triggers test reliably; Steam Input on the Deck covers the rest.
How do I open the tester on my Steam Deck?
Switch to Desktop mode, open a browser, and load this page. Then press a button so the Deck controls are detected.
Does the Steam Deck have stick drift?
Some early units did. Run the drift test with your hands off the sticks to measure any resting offset and confirm.