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Controllers with Hall effect or TMR sticks

If your last controller drifted, the fix that lasts is a controller whose sticks can't wear out the same way. These have Hall effect or TMR sticks. Pick by console first: on a PS5 the choice is small and comes with trade-offs.

Quick picks

ControllerWorks withSticksWhy pick it
Razer Raiju V3 ProPS5, PCTMROfficially licensed pro controller; reviewers call it the first TMR pad on PS5. Launched at $219.99.
Nacon Revolution 5 ProPS5, PS4, PCHall effectThe first officially licensed PS5 controller with Hall effect sticks; asymmetric, Xbox-style stick layout.
Victrix Pro BFG ReloadedPS5, PS4, PC (Xbox version sold separately)Hall effectModular, officially licensed, with Hall effect sticks and triggers; reviewers rate it a DualSense Edge alternative, without haptics.
GameSir G7 SEXbox, PCHall effectWired, Xbox licensed and around $40: the budget pick for Xbox and PC.
GameSir G7 ProXbox, PCTMRA frequent TMR recommendation for competitive Xbox and PC players, with Hall effect triggers and wireless.
8BitDo Ultimate 2CPC, Switch, AndroidHall effectHall effect sticks and triggers for roughly $30–45; a cheap all-rounder.

PS5: licensed only, with trade-offs

For PS5 games you need an officially licensed controller, and Sony's own DualSense and DualSense Edge use normal sticks. The licensed magnetic options are pro-style controllers, priced near the DualSense Edge. The catch: licensed third-party PS5 controllers have generally lacked the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, and at least one review of the Nacon noted no rumble at all. If those features matter to you, the alternative is keeping your DualSense and fitting magnetic replacement sticks, which needs soldering.

Xbox and PC: the widest choice

Most magnetic-stick controllers target Xbox and PC, from wired budget pads to wireless pro controllers with high polling rates and back buttons. For an Xbox console, look for the official “Designed for Xbox” licence; for PC only, almost any of them work.

Switch, Android and everything else

Multi-platform pads such as the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C cover PC, Switch and Android with one controller. Check which Switch generation a controller supports before buying.

When it arrives

Test it straight away while you can still return it: open the controller tester, press every button until the count is full, and run the drift test. A new magnetic stick should rest within about 3% of centre.

Questions

Does Sony make a DualSense with Hall effect sticks?

No. The DualSense and the DualSense Edge use normal potentiometer sticks; the Edge just lets you swap stick modules. Magnetic sticks on PS5 come from licensed third-party controllers.

Do licensed PS5 controllers have haptics and adaptive triggers?

Generally not. Officially licensed third-party PS5 controllers have lacked the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, and some reviews note no rumble either. Check the specific model before buying if you care about those.

Can I use any third-party controller on a PS5?

For PS5 games, use an officially licensed controller. Many unlicensed pads only work with PS4 games on a PS5, or not at all.

Hall effect or TMR, which should I buy?

Both resist drift. TMR is newer, with finer resolution and lower power draw. A well-made Hall effect controller is still better than a poorly made TMR one, so choose on the whole controller and your platform.

How do I check a new controller isn't faulty?

Run it through our controller tester and drift test as soon as it arrives. Every button should register, triggers should rise smoothly, and the sticks should rest within about 3% of centre.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-17. We haven't tested these controllers ourselves; the picks are based on the makers' specifications and the published reviews listed above. Products and prices change; check the maker's page before you buy.