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Lewis Maddison

I’ve been using first-party controllers for decades, but Hall effect alternatives are now better than ever

Close-up of Manba One d-pad and left joystick.

Controllers with Hall effect technology have been gaining ground in recent years, and for good reason. They offer greater precision and customization options than first-party gamepads, and the nature of their construction means they’re more durable, too.

The market is flooded with a wealth of options to choose from, spanning a wide range of designs and price points. Since the major console makers seem reluctant to employ the tech in their official gamepads, is now the time to ditch them in favor of superior Hall effect models instead?

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