[ sourced from The Verge ]
[VERGE] Another game controller maker is embracing drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks
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[ sourced from The Verge ]
autotldr@lemmings.world [bot] 1 year ago
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Currently, standard controllers from companies like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft still incorporate potentiometer joysticks that are prone to annoying stick drift over time as they wear down.
Third-party accessory makers have started a trend to include Hall effect technology in their controllers, hoping to offer better longevity.
The Cyclone’s joysticks aren’t the only part of it that includes Hall effect tech — GameSir is also using it in the analog triggers, which the company says provides “0.1mm of accuracy” for precise responsiveness like acceleration in a car and can switch to a fast trigger mode for better FPS responsiveness.
The controller has “tri-mode” connectivity, which means it works with Bluetooth devices, wired through its USB-C port, and 2.4 GHz wireless with the help of a dongle (sold separately).
Although the Pro doesn’t work with Xbox, GameSir did release a wired pad earlier this year that does.
But if you’d rather not hold your breath waiting on the major console makers to include Hall effect in their controllers, there are a whole lot of cool DIY options out there now where you can just upgrade the sticks before (or after) they get all drifty.
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