An XInput and DirectInput controller tester.
Publisher’s description
What is Fred's Controller Tester?
Fred's Controller Tester by Fred Emmott is Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on September 13, 2024. The version history goes back to March 11, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fredemmott/Freds-Controller-Tester) has 38 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A game controller tester designed for modern sim devices”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Fred's Controller Tester is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Fred's Controller Tester safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A08624E82FC255194482931267272FDB8EABB1053B8DE69FB9C862356F47B64A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | September 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.4 | March 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FredEmmott.FredsControllerTester -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fred Emmott
- Licence
- Mixed
- Source code
- github.com/fredemmott/Freds-Controller-Tester
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- September 13, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 38
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- FredEmmott.FredsControllerTester
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fred's Controller Tester safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Fred's Controller Tester with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Fred's Controller Tester run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Fred's Controller Tester?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 11, 2024.
Can I use Fred's Controller Tester without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
