xInput Controller Tester

When you hear about an application called xInput Controller Tester you immediately realize what the whole purpose of it is, right? Yes, because this application lets users know from the get-go that they can test any xInput compatible controller by attaching it to the PC and running the software. If you've had a lot of problems with your PC compatible Xbox gamepad, for example, this could be the way to check if the problem comes from the device itself or from another area.

While the application itself is pretty cool and responsive, not to even talk about the interesting retro look, the main selling point is the fact that it can test controllers. Because it limits itself to xInput devices only, this could be the biggest downside to it. It works well with Microsoft-compatible devices, but what happens if you're the proud owner of another type of cool controller. You could use an emulator, technically, but the test results would not be as accurate.

Probably the most important use for this application could be at home for people attempting to self-diagnose their hardware. It could also come in handy in stores selling second-hand products, as a guarantee of functionality for customers or as a means to test products before buying them from whatever source. In both cases, so long as we're talking about a xInput device, things should go smoothly. For any other controller, one should be looking for similar applications, and hope these will be just as useful and responsive.

xInput Controller Tester is a simple application created to help diagnose any issues with xInput controllers. It works well and provides the functionality it advertises. As far as potential goes, this application could be more helpful if it had a broader compatibility palette. Even so, if you're the proud owner of a compatible device, and you're not sure if it's broken or 100% functional, this application could help you get to the bottom of the mystery.