Why Hall Effect / TMR Sticks are so revolutionary
- aleks rakic
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
No more stick drift? That's exactly the point.
Stick drift is the ultimate boss of every controller.
And this is exactly where hall effect or TMR sticks come into play.
What is the difference between Hall Effect / TMR sticks and normal analog sticks?
Normal sticks use potentiometers → mechanical wear.
Hall-effect / TMR sticks work contactlessly via magnetic fields .
👉 No rubbing
👉 No abrasion
👉 Significantly longer lifespan
Advantages in actual gameplay
Extremely precise center position
Constant values over years
Minimal to no stick drift
Smaller dead zones possible
This is invaluable, especially in shooters.
Are they more expensive? Yes. Are they worth it? Also yes.
A controller with hall effect / TMR sticks:
lasts longer
feels more precise
Saves you repairs
In short: Do it right the first time, instead of cheap on repeat.
Testing for stick drift – and what you can really do about it
Testing stick drift (super easy)
On the console:
Controller settings → Input devices
Move the stick slowly and release it.
Is the value still moving? Drift.
In the game:
Deadzone at minimum
Camera moving on its own? Drift.
Is it possible to fix stick drift?
Summary:
Cleaning → sometimes
Calibration → rarely permanent
Software tricks → only mask the problem
Swap the stick → the only real solution
If the drift is due to hardware issues, no magic trick will help.
Our honest advice
If drift returns more often:
Have the stick replaced
Or upgrade directly to Hall effect / TMR.
Anything else is a waste of time.
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