The reason this occurs is that conventional sticks tend to deteriorate over time. Once this occurs, there is little one can do except replace all the sticks or even get a whole new product. Companies such as 8BitDo and GameSir gained recognition specifically through their controllers with Hall Effect sticks, which became popular as a way to combat these defects. Hall Effect technology uses magnets and voltage readings, without parts rubbing against each other, which helps solve the wear...

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