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.
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
Update: Gulikit promised they will have Dualsense Edge Hall effect sticks, but they have retracted that a couple of months later. You can get other third party hall effect sticks for Dualsense Edge here. The next-generation gaming experience has seen new heights with the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and its high-end DualSense Edge controller. Offering tactile … 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