What are Hall Effect controllers? The implementation of Hall Effect joysticks – and more recently, triggers – has been a huge leap forward when it comes to the performance and longevity of PC game controllers. This comes down to the use of magnets and electrical conductors as opposed the the traditional electrical resistance.

Some of the best PC controllers have now adopted Hall Effect joysticks as a key feature because they offer greater precision and responsiveness while also being designed to last longer. Nacon has recently released the Revolution 5 Pro, which also features the first-ever Hall Effect triggers.

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