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.
Looking to level up your Nintendo Switch gaming experience? CRKD, a brand-new video game hardware company, has just unveiled the Nitro Deck, an ergonomic controller boasting premium features and nostalgia-inspired designs. The Nitro Deck made its grand debut during IGN’s Summer of Gaming 2023 event, and it has already captured the hearts of game enthusiasts. … Read more
DualSense controller is pretty great improvement over PS4 one. But what if your controller starts behaving abnormally? Some users have reported a phenomenon known as ‘drift’, where the controller seems to move or operate by itself without any input from the user. Here’s a detailed guide on what to do if your PS5 DualSense controller … Read more
On November 27, 2019, the Steam Controller — a customizable gaming controller produced by Valve Corporation — was officially discontinued. This marked the end of a relatively short run for a device that was once hailed as the future of PC gaming. The question then is: Why did Valve decide to stop production of the … Read more
One of the most daunting issues in gaming controllers, is “stick drift” – an annoyingly common mechanical failure occurring in game controller analog sticks. Infamously linked with the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons, this frustrating issue is also a known, albeit infrequent, occurrence for the Steam Deck. Stick drift manifests itself as phantom “movement” transmitted to the … Read more
8BitDo controllers have been synonymous with quality and performance for a long time, offering a retro-inspired design combined with modern features. Today, we’ll compare two high-quality controllers from the 8BitDo range, the Pro 2 and the Ultimate Bluetooth. Both have their unique features and specifications, so let’s dive in to see which one might be … Read more
The next-generation gaming experience has seen new heights with the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and its high-end DualSense Edge controller. Offering tactile immersion with its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, the PS5 controller is undoubtedly a leap towards the future of gaming. However, there has been growing conversation surrounding one particular feature that was expected but … Read more
The Auto Pilot Gaming (APG) button on the GuliKit NS09 KingKong 2 Pro Controller (also sold as Gulikit Zen Pro) is a feature that records and replicates your gameplay actions. This function can be useful for repetitive tasks within a game or for executing complex sequences of inputs consistently. Below, we explain how the APG … Read more
Before we compare alps joysticks and hall effect joysticks, let’s begin with explaining what are potentiometers and hall effects sensors in game controllers. In game controller joysticks, a potentiometer (analog) and a hall effect sensor can both be used to measure the position of the joystick. What is an ALPS joystick? A potentiometer (used in … Read more
The world of gaming has come a long way. And the road keeps on getting longer. It always seems that there is something new with each passing day. One day it is Kinect, the next day it is VR and cameras. Xbox and PlayStation seem to always be on the run to redefine the gaming … Read more
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