Calibration · 2026-03-12
PS4 controller calibration
The rear pinhole reset reboots the pad. It does not replace a worn stick.
What to check first
Read the resting radius on the DualShock 4 page. If it is healthy, your game’s deadzone is the setting to change. If it is high, a reset and a PC deadzone only mask it. USB ids 054C:05C4 and 054C:09CC are both DualShock 4.
- Press a button on this tab or the pad stays hidden.
- Turn remappers off while you measure.
- Plan a module swap when the radius stays high.
Confirm the reading on the live tester before you buy parts or change firmware. The number on that page is what your browser actually receives.
A practical next step
Repeat the same test after each change and write the resting radius down. A fix that does not move that number did not fix the sensor. If the offset stays above about 0.12 with your hands off the sticks, plan a module replacement rather than another software pass. Model notes live in the controller library.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page change my controller?
No. GamepadTesters only reads the Gamepad API in your browser. Calibration writes, firmware updates, and stick swaps happen in the maker’s tool or at a repair bench.