Calibrate gamepad under Windows 8 - how it works

If your gamepad does not work precisely, you can also calibrate it under Windows 8. We explain how it works.

Win 8: Calibrate the gamepad

As a rule, a gamepad does not have to be calibrated manually. If there are still inaccuracies in the control in games, a calibration may be necessary:

1. Press the Windows key to open the Windows 8 Start menu. Type in the term "controller" (without the quotes). In the results below the search field, select "Set up USB game controller".
2. If necessary, mark the desired controller and click the "Properties" button. In the new window, you can now test your game controller and determine whether it actually needs to be calibrated.
3. Switch to the "Settings" tab and click on "Calibrate ...".
4. Click "Next" and follow the instructions of the wizard.