Video game controllers – how do pick the best one? Hall effect sensors, back paddles, different grips, connectivity and more caveats – we will try to explain and make sense of them all.
When it comes to gaming, choosing the right controller can make all the difference. It can affect everything from the fluidity of your gameplay to your level of comfort during extended gaming sessions. In this article, we’ll be examining two popular choices in the world of gaming controllers: the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller and the … Read more
Yes, there are a lot of video game controllers for PC and consoles that use Hall effect sensors to detect the position of the joystick. Why should you get a controller with Hall Effect sticks? Hall effect sensors previously were typically used in high-end joysticks in flight simulators or in industrial applications, but slowly they’re … Read more
I love testing Hall Effect controllers, so I was happy that Binbok sent me their newest controller with Hall Effect joysticks for a review. It’s cheap at $39.99 and it’s got plenty of features. You can get the Binbok Gemini Gamepad from: Unboxing and First Impressions Packaged in a sleek box, the packaging included the … Read more
The controller tester works best on Firefox. Connect your controller using a cable and click buttons. Move joysticks and check axis – if the value is other than 0.0 then you probably have stick drift. Gamepad Tester Gamepad Tester Controller is not connected properly. Press any button to start. Connected Rumble on button press If … Read more
Yes, it can. When a battery on a controller is low, it may not provide consistent power output to the device, which could potentially manifest as unexpected behavior, including stick drift. Make sure to use your controller via wired connection or have it at at least 50% battery when starting a gaming session to avoid … Read more
How is PB Tails Crush Controller distinct from other controllers on the market today? It has both Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers (which only a handful of gamepads have), it has quite unique design with easily swappable faceplates and lots of customization options such as RGB lighting and different joystick caps. Let’s review it. The … Read more
Chinese controllers are very much in demand right now, because the brands like Flydigi, Gamesir, 8Bitdo or Gulikit are innovating. And innovation is the main competetive edge for them right now. There’s also the cheap price factor, but features like Hall Effect sticks, adaptive triggers, gyro, back paddles are the things people are craving the … Read more
So in December 2023 Gamesir released an update for Gamesir G7 SE that added the 1000Hz polling rate option, but it was disabled after 3 days because some users had issues with it. Now in January 2024 the 1000Hz polling rate is back on Gamesir app. The firmware version is v6.30 and it’s written as … Read more
Flydigi Vader 3 Pro and Flydigi Apex 4 are both great controllers with Hall Effect Joysticks. The biggest differences? Apex 4 has adaptive (impulse) triggers which is a cool gimmick for some games, it’s very similar to Sony’s Dualsense adaptive triggers. And there’s also the adjustable joystick tension. On another hand Vader 3 Pro has … Read more
So, rapid fire in controllers is usually button mashing but done using a single button mash and the rest is done through the controller’s functionality. It’s great for schumups as you would button mash a lot in these games and thr rapid fire feature will help you save some energy, your wrists and fingers. However, … Read more