Hall effect and TMR controllers
Controllers whose sticks read their position with a magnet instead of a rubbing contact, so they don’t wear into drift the way potentiometer sticks do.
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How this list was made: we have not tested these controllers. Every detail comes from the manufacturer’s own product page, checked in October 2026. There are no ratings or rankings – the list is sorted by brand. Specs and model names change, so check the listing before you buy.
Controllers at a glance
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Hall effect and TMR controllers compared
| Controller | Sticks | Platforms | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless | TMR | Windows, Android, Apple devices, SteamOS | 2.4 GHz and cable (Windows), Bluetooth (Android, Apple) |
| 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth | TMR | Switch, Switch 2, Windows | Bluetooth (Switch), 2.4 GHz, cable |
| 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless | Hall effect | Windows, Android | 2.4 GHz and cable (Windows), Bluetooth (Android) |
| Flydigi Vader 5 Pro | Hall effect | Windows PC | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, cable |
| GameSir G7 Pro | TMR | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android | Cable only (Xbox), 2.4 GHz and cable (Windows), Bluetooth (Android) |
| GameSir Nova Lite | Hall effect | Switch, Windows, Android, iOS | Bluetooth, wireless dongle, cable |
| Nacon Revolution 5 Pro | Hall effect | PS5, PS4, Windows | Wireless dongle, cable |
| PowerA Advantage Plus Wired | Hall effect | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows | Cable only |
| Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra | Hall effect | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android | 2.4 GHz transmitter and cable (Xbox, Windows), Bluetooth (Android, Windows) |
Platforms are the ones each manufacturer lists. Consoles are the tricky part: on Xbox, several third-party controllers only work by cable, and on PS5 there are fewer options, which often lack DualSense features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Details and sources
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless
8BitDo lists TMR sticks. It connects to Windows through its 2.4 GHz receiver or by cable, and to Android and Apple devices (version 26 and later) over Bluetooth; SteamOS is listed too. It also has Hall effect triggers, two back buttons, extra L4/R4 bumpers and a charging dock. 8BitDo doesn’t list any games console for this model. (8BitDo)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth
The Switch version of the line, also with TMR sticks. It works with Switch and Switch 2 over Bluetooth, the 2.4 GHz receiver or a cable, and with Windows through the receiver or a cable. Charging dock, Hall effect triggers, two back buttons and motion controls on Switch. (8BitDo)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless
The simpler model of the line, with Hall effect sticks and triggers. Windows through the 2.4 GHz receiver or a cable, Android over Bluetooth. Two extra remappable bumpers, and buttons can be remapped without software. (8BitDo)
Flydigi Vader 5 Pro
Hall effect sticks whose tension you can adjust with rings (40 to 100 gf, according to Flydigi), plus triggers that switch between a clicky and an analog mode. Flydigi’s own page sells it as a PC controller with wired, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections. Some shops list more platforms – check the listing if you want to use it elsewhere. (Flydigi)
GameSir G7 Pro
GameSir calls it the first Xbox-licensed controller with TMR sticks. On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One it only works by cable; on Windows by cable or 2.4 GHz receiver; on Android over Bluetooth. The faceplate is magnetic and swappable. (GameSir)
GameSir Nova Lite
Hall effect sticks with ordinary analog triggers. GameSir lists Switch, PC (including Steam), Android and iOS, connected over Bluetooth, a wireless dongle or a cable. The newer Nova Lite 2 adds Hall effect triggers – make sure you know which one you are buying. (GameSir)
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro
A PS5 option with Hall effect sticks and triggers; Nacon calls it the first official PS5 Revolution Pro controller. It works with PS5, PS4 and Windows by cable or through its wireless dongle – it can’t connect to the console over Bluetooth. Nacon’s FAQ says it doesn’t vibrate in PS5 games and has no haptic feedback or adaptive triggers. Swappable stick heads and weights are included. (Nacon)
PowerA Advantage Plus Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, and also works on Xbox One and Windows 10/11. Wired only, with a 10 ft (3 m) USB-C cable. Hall effect modules in the thumbsticks, sticks whose height you set with a twist, and two mappable back buttons. PowerA also sells Advantage models without Hall effect, so look for “Hall Effect” in the listing. (PowerA)
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra
Hall effect thumbsticks. It works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11 through its own 2.4 GHz USB transmitter or a cable, and over Bluetooth with Android 12 and later and with Windows. It has a small screen on the controller for notifications and settings, four mappable back buttons and a charging dock. (Turtle Beach)
What about Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo controllers?
Most standard first-party controllers use potentiometer sticks – the type that wears into drift (see Hall effect vs potentiometer). Sony doesn’t advertise Hall effect or TMR sticks for the DualSense Edge either, but its stick modules can be swapped without tools, and Sony sells replacement modules. A drifting stick then becomes a module swap rather than a repair.
How to choose
- Platform first. Make sure the manufacturer lists your console or computer – and check how it connects there. Several controllers work on a console only by cable.
- Hall effect or TMR. Both are contactless and avoid wear-related drift. TMR is newer and often marketed as more precise and more power-efficient; how well the stick is calibrated matters just as much. Details in Hall effect vs potentiometer.
- Connection. On PC, a 2.4 GHz receiver or a cable is usually the most direct link; Bluetooth is handy for phones and tablets. A cable also means no battery to charge.
- Check the exact model. Some brands sell similar names with and without magnetic sticks – PowerA’s Advantage line, or GameSir’s Nova Lite and Nova Lite 2. Look for “Hall effect” or “TMR” in the title or spec sheet.
- Test it on day one. Run the stick drift test when the controller arrives. You get a baseline to compare later, and a faulty unit shows up while you can still return it.
Magnetic sticks still have limits
Hall effect and TMR sticks avoid the rubbing wear behind most drift, but they aren’t immune to faults: a weak spring, a shifted magnet, poor factory calibration or a knock can still leave a stick off-centre, and buttons, triggers and batteries age like on any controller. If a new controller drifts, measure it and work through how to fix stick drift.
Hall effect controller FAQ
Which controllers don’t get stick drift?
No controller is guaranteed drift-free. Controllers with Hall effect or TMR sticks avoid the wear-based drift that potentiometer sticks develop, because nothing rubs inside the sensor. Several third-party controllers for PC, Switch and Xbox use them; for PS5 the choice is smaller.
What is the best controller without stick drift?
We haven’t tested these controllers, so we don’t rank them. Start with your platform and how you want to connect, then pick a model whose manufacturer lists Hall effect or TMR sticks. The comparison table on this page narrows it down.
What is a TMR controller?
A controller whose sticks use TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) sensors. Like Hall effect sensors, they read a magnet without contact, so they avoid wear-related drift. TMR is often marketed as more precise and more power-efficient.
Do Hall effect controllers work on PS5 and Xbox?
Some do. For Xbox there are licensed models with Hall effect or TMR sticks, but several only work by cable on the console, such as the GameSir G7 Pro. For PS5 the choice is smaller: the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro has Hall effect sticks, but it doesn’t vibrate in PS5 games and has no haptic feedback or adaptive triggers.
Do Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo controllers have Hall effect sticks?
Most of their standard controllers use potentiometer sticks. Sony doesn’t advertise Hall effect sticks for the DualSense Edge, but its stick modules can be replaced without tools.
How do I check a new controller for drift?
Connect it to a computer or an Android phone, open the stick drift test on this site and let go of the sticks. After about 8 seconds you see how far each stick rests off-centre. Keep the result as a baseline.