Hyperkin’s ‘Competitor’ controller eliminates stick drift and features impulse triggers
Say goodbye to stick drift forever!
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What you need to know
The competitive controller market is fairlycompetitiveforXbox. Giants such asThrustmaster,SCUF,Victrix, andMicrosoftall have one or more controllers in the marketplace. Each features their own set of pros and cons that players will use in deciding which controller to purchase.
These controllers have all generally shared an issue amongst themselves, stick drift. It wasn’t untilGameSir launcheda controller last month thatXboxhad an officially licensed product that combated this issue. What is this sweet technology? Hall effect sticks.
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Previously,Hyperkinannounced their controller dubbedCompetitor. An officially Xbox-licensed wired controller forXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs. The controller has a symmetrical, side-by-side analog stick layout, a strong move against the traditional asymmetrical offset layout.
Hyperkinhas now revealed that the peripheral will featureHall effectanalog sticks and Hall effect impulse triggers. In a press release, Hyperkin outlined the following:
What is Hall Effect Technology?
The biggest update to the controller is the inclusion of hall effect analog sticks and hall effect impulse triggers. Hall effect sensors use magnets in their design to detect movement, meaning high precision gameplay without risk of deterioration. Say goodbye to stick drift and trigger wear!
Hall Effect Sticks: Ensures quick, accurate, and responsive control, giving you the competitive edge in every game.
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Hall Effect Impulse Triggers:Experience realistic feedback as you feel every shot, explosion, and impact, with hall effect precision.
Additional Features:
If you can’t wait until the Hyperkin Competitor launches in the first quarter of 2024 to enjoy stick-drift-free gaming, you can pick up the GameSir G7 SE that launched earlier this year.
GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller |$44.99 at AmazonPotentially another slam dunk for GameSir, the G7 SE is the first controller for Xbox to feature Hall Effect sticks, so this controller should last the journey no matter what you want to play. Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11.Price check:$44.99 at GameSir
Analysis: Stick drift drifting away
I’m honestly quite excited. I’m one of those people who revel in having the absolute best controller when it comes to gaming, and as such I’m constantly seeking out the latest and greatest tech when browsing the controller space. As such, I abandoned the Elite controllers quite some time ago in favor of others. Most recently, I purchased aThrustmaster eSwap X Proas my daily go-to.Hyperkinentering the space is nothing but good news, especially with the company’s device potentially solving the most dire issue facing controllers today.
Michael has been gaming since he was five when his mother first bought a Super Nintendo from Blockbuster. Having written for a now-defunct website in the past, he’s joined Windows Central as a contributor to spreading his 30+ years of love for gaming with everyone he can. His favorites include Red Dead Redemption, all the way to the controversial Dark Souls 2.
