Hall effect sensors are slowly taking over the world of gaming peripherals, but what are they and do they actually make a difference?

Hall effect sensors offer a more durable and reliable alternative to potentiometers. These sensors work by detecting changes in magnetic fields to determine the joystick’s position.

How Does the Current Sensor Work? In operation, the bidirectional AC or unidirectional DC input current to be sensed flows through an internal conductor, generating a magnetic field measured by ...

He also explains that while Hall effect requires a sensor for every switch, the inductive switches don't. "Whatever number of keys you have, you have that number of [Hall effect] sensors to power.

Hall-effect sensors can also be susceptible to magnetic interference, Mokhtari added, if they’re not properly shielded from magnets — which, by the way, Switch 2 Joy-Cons apparently use.

TMD-3 refines the previous design, eschewing the machine vision approach and returning to the Hall effect roots of the original.

The best Hall effect, optical or induction gaming keyboards are built for competitive gameplay, but they offer something for ...

8BitDo has just launched its latest controller and the Ultimate 2 Wireless is packing some seriously slick sticks. Hall sensor thumbsticks have become the norm for gaming controllers in the last ...