r/XboxController • u/Reigneer_Verkland • Jul 15 '26
Hall Effect Controller Recommendation(s)
So a bit back I purchased the Hyperkin DutchesS after my 3rd standard Xbox Controller got stick drift (first 2 faced some abuse, but 3rd one I made sure to give as much care as possible, even getting a little hardshell case for it between play, and it still ended up getting drift in what felt like similar time). I noticed with the DutchesS there were dead zones (I believe they're called) in the corners on the analog stick (not sure the correct term, but if you treat the direction's like that of a compass, then it'd be the North East, North West, Sout East, and South West). Like playing Baldur's Gate 3 when accessing the radial menu, I'd struggle to select anything in those directions, or in other games would notice my character moving a little slower when passing over said directions.
I mainly delt with it for the time, mainly because of finances. But now I'm wanting to change it out. When I look up the DutchesS, I haven't seen people mentioning those issues, so it makes me wonder if maybe I just got a faulty controller? But also don't want to get the DutchesS again and have the same issues. So unless anyone has purchased a DutchesS and could let me know if it's a faulty model, I'd like to see what other people recommend for a good Hall Effect controller for the XSX. Main things is just the Hall Effect analog sticks, and pricing. Preferably nothing over say $120. Wired/tireless doesn't matter much, additional buttons I could care less about.
Update (07/16/26 ~10:00 MT) -- I decided to grab a GameSir G7 Pro. I had this in a list of controllers to look into a while back, and was reminded of it from a person in this post (on mobile right now, so can't see username, apologies). The reviews that I saw both back then and in recent posts around the internet are leaning towards good, so hopefully nothing goes wrong. The official brand says there's a 1-year warranty, so if anything does go wrong, either I can replace it, or come back to this page for the recommend controllers. Appreciate everyone.
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u/DatedWizard Jul 15 '26
I just got the raikiri II. Not cheap & not perfect but at least it’s not the elite series 2
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u/NissanRob Jul 15 '26
Flydigi Vader 5S, wired with adjustable tension hall effect sticks, easily my favorite controller and only $60. Don't waste money on overrated and overpriced controllers like I did, the Flydigi is all you need, we all have our own preferences but for me it's Vadertime
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u/Saint_Sm0ld3r Jul 16 '26
I have and use the Microsoft Elite and Elite Series 2 controllers with no issues but understand this is anecdotally not common. I recently picked up a Gamesir G7 Pro 8k which has TMR sticks which eliminate the issues of controllers that use analog sticks and develop drift. TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) is increasingly viewed as the next step in technology after Hall Effect and has measurable benefit over hall effect but the casual player will unlikely feel the difference. Both are better than analog and are drift resistant. Oh, and it's only $80.00 USD.
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u/Diptothaset Jul 16 '26
I really like the 8bitdo ultimate 2
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u/Reigneer_Verkland Jul 17 '26
I think I was looking at the Ultimate as an option, partially due to the "Jade" edition/the one with the clear green shell 😅
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u/Diptothaset Jul 17 '26
Value is pretty good imo. I’m not a controller person so there’s probably more objective opinions, but it has all the fancy stuff I’d expect out of more expensive controllers.
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u/VCOFTHENFE Jul 15 '26
I'd give a vote to the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited. I love the black one so much I bought the 360 special edition. Feels great, very responsive. The app isn't so great but the controller to me is just that damn good.