Gamepads with TMR sensor sticks

Sticks on TMR sensors

— analog mini-joysticks, where the position of the stick is read by sensors based on Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR), meaning there are no rubbing tracks and contacts like classic potentiometers. Due to contactless measurement, TMR sticks usually last longer and are less prone to drift (when the character "walks" by themselves), and control is more stable with slight deviations, which is especially noticeable in shooters and racing games during aiming and smooth trajectory correction. This concept is similar to sticks with Hall Effect sensors: both solutions use a magnet and a sensor, but TMR is often valued for its higher sensitivity and precise operation in the "small zone" with the same mechanical size, although the final feel still depends on the calibration and build quality of the specific controller. In practice, TMR sticks are convenient if you play a lot and want a lower risk of "drift" after a year of active gaming: for example, in Apex/CoD for fine aim adjustments, in FIFA/eFootball for precise dribbling, and in Forza/Gran Turismo for controlling steering and throttle without sudden jumps.