What controllers does DriftGuard support?

The web app supports DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4; Xbox Series, Xbox One S, Xbox Elite V2, Xbox 360 wired and wireless, and SCUF Instinct Pro (unlock); and Nintendo Pro Controller plus Joy-Con left and right. Steam and Android builds add PS5 Access and PSVR2 Sense support for PlayStation.

Is controller calibration permanent?

Yes. DriftGuard writes calibration into internal memory on the controller; the exact implementation depends on the model. All calibration persists across devices and sessions.

What platforms is DriftGuard available on?

DriftGuard is available as a web app (Chrome, Edge, Opera browsers), a native Windows desktop application on Steam (Windows 10 and 11), and a mobile app on Google Play for Android devices.

What is controller conversion in DriftGuard?

Controller conversion is a firmware conversion capability for supported Xbox controllers. It allows converting compatible controllers through a multi-phase USB process managed by DriftGuard.

What is SCUF unlock in DriftGuard?

SCUF unlock provides special access for SCUF Instinct Pro controllers. The SCUF Instinct Pro requires an unlock step before full calibration features become available in DriftGuard.

About DriftGuard

Gamepad maintenance tool for testing, calibrating, and tuning controllers. Detects stick drift, checks analog range, and writes calibration directly to controller memory for a permanent fix.

DriftGuard is the only tool that can calibrate xbox one and xbox 360 controllers, as well as the only tool with support for scuf instinct pro calibration.

Available On

Steam

Windows (Steam)

Native desktop app for Windows 10/11. USB connection with automatic recognition. Calibration, real-time diagnostics, telemetry, and PlayStation-focused tooling.

PS4PS5PS5 Edge PS5 AccessPSVR2 Sense

Google Play

Android (Google Play)

Mobile diagnostics via USB-C or USB-OTG. Calibrate on the fly while your controller stays connected to your console over Bluetooth. Real-time stick analytics and event logging.

PS4PS5PS5 Edge PS5 AccessPSVR2 Sense

Open web dashboard

Web (Browser)

Runs in Chromium-based browsers (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Opera). Supported controllers: DualSense / DualSense Edge / DualShock 4, Xbox One / Series and Xbox 360, Nintendo Pro Controller and Joy-Cons, SCUF Instinct Pro and more in the future.

PlayStationXbox NintendoSCUF

Key Features

Xbox 360 Controller Calibration Driftguard only

Xbox One Controller Calibration Driftguard only

Scuf Instinct Pro Controller Calibration Driftguard only

Dualshock 4 Controller Calibration With support for triggers calibration

Drift Detection Real-time visualization

Controller Futures Tester Rumble, adaptive triggers, accelerometer, gyroscope and more

Gamepad Tester Feature Test your gamepad's buttons, triggers, and more on any controller

Save And Restore Support Save and restore calibration to and from internal memory

Telemetry Support View controller's active time, voltage, serial number and more

Web App — Controller Support

Every controller in these tables can save calibration to internal memory on the device.

PlayStation

Controller	Protocol	Center	Range	Triggers	Notes
DualSense	BT & USB	Yes	Yes	No
DualSense Edge	BT & USB	Yes	Yes	No
DualShock 4	BT & USB	Yes	Yes	Yes	Supports trigger calibration on JDM-040 and earlier

Xbox

Calibration is stored in internal memory.

Controller	Protocol	Center	Range	Triggers	Notes
Xbox Wireless (Series)	USB	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xbox One S / One X	USB	Yes	Yes	Yes	Needs firmware conversion before calibration
Xbox Elite Wireless V2	USB	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xbox 360 (wired)	USB	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xbox 360 (wireless)	USB	Yes	Yes	Yes
SCUF Instinct Pro	USB	Yes	Yes	Yes	Must be unlocked to access all features

Nintendo

Calibration is stored in internal memory. ZL/ZR are digital (no analog trigger calibration).

Controller	Protocol	Center	Range	Triggers
Pro Controller	BT & USB	Yes	Yes	No
Joy-Con (L)	BT & USB	Yes	Yes	No
Joy-Con (R)	BT & USB	Yes	Yes	No

Advanced Capabilities

Permanent Calibration

Writes calibration into internal memory on the controller (details vary by model). Persists across devices and sessions.

Controller Conversion

Firmware conversion for supported Xbox controllers through a managed multi-phase USB workflow.

SCUF Unlock

SCUF Instinct Pro requires an unlock step before calibration access. Once unlocked, all standard features are available.

Browser-Based

Web version uses WebHID and WebUSB to communicate with controllers directly. No drivers or plugins. Chrome, Edge, Opera.