Xbox 360 Controller Test
Confirm whether an Xbox 360 controller still works on PC before replacing the pad or adapter.
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Start with the matching live browser test, then return here to interpret the result.
Check path
Connect the wired controller or wireless receiver before opening the test.
Press a button so the browser exposes the controller.
Check sticks, triggers, D-pad, and face buttons one at a time.
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Keep it when all inputs register cleanly in the Xbox test.
Fix driver or receiver setup when the browser never sees the pad.
Replace only when inputs fail after adapter, port, and OS checks.
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FAQs
How do I test an Xbox 360 controller on PC? +
Connect the wired controller or Xbox 360 wireless receiver, open the Xbox controller test, and press any button. Then check every button, stick, trigger, and D-pad direction.
Why is my Xbox 360 controller not detected in the browser? +
The browser only sees what the operating system exposes. Check the USB port, receiver, driver, and Windows game controller settings before deciding the controller is dead.
Should I replace an Xbox 360 controller for PC use? +
Replace only after adapter, port, and OS checks fail. If the old pad works but mapping feels limited, a current Xbox controller is the simpler modern PC path.
Gamepad path
Run the source test.
Use the matching live tester first, then return to the model page only if the fault repeats.