All joysticks/wheels, H.O.T.A.S., gamepads, and flight sticks have some combination of buttons, axes and HAT switches. The Windows Game Controllers test page lets you test these devices so you can confirm they work as expected. Shown below is an example of a Windows Game Controllers page:
Open the Game Controllers test page on Windows 7
Open the Game Controllers test page on Windows 8, 8.1 or 10
- X and Y axes are grouped together in the crosshairs box
- Red bars are other axes on the device
- Buttons are grouped together and the first HAT/POV will have a pointing circle
Open the Game Controllers test page on Windows 7
- Simple Method
- Click the Start flag (or simultaneously press the Windows and R keys).
- In the text box, type joy.cpl, and then click OK or press Enter.
- Select the controller you want to test, and then click Properties. The Test page should open by default. If not, click the Test tab.
- Control Panel Method
- Click the Start flag, and in the right pane, select Control Panel.
- In the Category view, select Hardware and Sound, then Devices and Printers.
NOTE: If you’re using the Large icons or Small icons view, select Devices and Printers.
- Right-click the controller you want to test, and then select Game controller settings.
- Select the controller you want to test, and then click Properties. The Test page should open by default. If not, click the Test tab.
Open the Game Controllers test page on Windows 8, 8.1 or 10
- Simple Method
- Click the Start flag (or simultaneously press the Windows and R keys).
- In the text box, type joy.cpl and then click OK or press Enter.
- Select the controller you want to test, and then click Properties. The Test page should open by default. If not, click the Test tab.
- Control Panel Method
- Right-click the Start flag and select Control Panel.
- In the Category view, select Hardware and Sound, then Devices and Printers.
NOTE: If you’re using the Large icons or Small icons view, select Devices and Printers.
- Right-click the controller you want to test, and then select Game controller settings.
- Select the controller you want to test, and then click Properties. The Test page should open by default. If not, click the Test tab.
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