If you've been shopping around for your next gaming controller, chances are you might have come across the term "Hall effect" in reference to the sensors inside. Essentially, Hall effect sensors measure the strength of a magnetic field to detect movement, as opposed to regular input sensors that rely on physical contact. That means they don't wear out like traditional units, avoiding stick drift and a host of other problems. Trouble is, controllers using this sensor method often don't come cheap.
PowerA's new controllers, however, are surprisingly reasonably priced. There's the OPS v1 for $50 and the OPS V3 Pro for $100. Both are input devices with that now-familiar Xbox-style shape, asymmetrical thumbsticks, and a host of features. All importantly, however, both have Hall effect sensors under the thumbsticks and triggers, which should make them stick-drift immune.
