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8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad $29.99 + Free Shipping
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Best buy sells the newer version for $45.
Hall effect and ALPS analog sticks are different technologies used in game controllers for detecting movement of the joystick. ALPS sticks use potentiometers, which are mechanical components that change resistance as they move, while Hall effect sticks use magnetic fields to detect position. Hall effect sticks are generally more accurate, have less drift over time, and often offer a smoother feel, but can be more expensive and power-hungry.
Mechanical resistance sticks are the ones that will drift over time as the resistance wears due to friction. Hall effect sticks should not encounter this drift after prolonged use like mechanical ones can.