Best Hall Effect Controllers in 2026: Drift-Free Picks for PS5, Xbox, PC, and Mobile

We break down the best Hall Effect controllers for PS5, Xbox, PC, and mobile, from budget to pro-level performance.
TweakTown

Hyperkin's The Competitor is an Xbox controller that looks just like the PS5 DualSense

TL;DR: Hyperkin's The Competitor is a wired, affordable $49.99 controller launching in October 2025 for PC and Xbox gamers. Featuring Hall-Effect thumbsticks, metal glide rings, and a segmented D-pad, ...
Kotaku

This New Controller Is Really Good But Broke My Brain

For the last month, I’ve been playing around with Hyperkin‘s new Competitor controller. This wired gamepad is an officially licensed Xbox controller that is designed to look and feel like a ...
TweakTown

Sony to release new PS5 controller that's similar to an Xbox controller

TL;DR: Sony is reportedly developing the DualSense V3 wireless controller for PS5, featuring a removable battery for the first time. Expected to launch alongside a revised PS5 Pro in November, this ...

I've spent 40 hours cracking skulls and casting spells from behind Avowed's Quarterstaff, and Obsidian's action role-playing game is better than ever on PlaySta…

Avowed shines on PlayStation 5 and arriving on Sony's console with the excellent anniversary update makes for a winning ...
PlayStation LifeStyle

PS5 Getting Another Xbox Shooter in 2025, Pro Support Included

The announcement trailer, which was exclusively shared with IGN first for some reason, can be seen below: According to the trailer’s description, Stalker 2 will “fully utilize DualSense controller ...