You can now upgrade your Xbox Ally handheld with official magnetic drift-resistant joysticks from Gulikit for $20, which are compatible and easily installable, offering improved calibration and durability over standard potentiometer sticks.
Gulikit has launched new budget controllers, the ES and ES PRO, supporting Switch 2 wake-up with features like Hall Effect sticks and anti-drift joysticks, though they have an awkward ABXY layout out of the box that can be remapped, priced at around $24.99 and $29.99.
Teardown of the Switch 2 Joy-Con reveals similar build to the original, raising concerns about continued Joy-Con drift issues. GuliKit is developing replacement sticks, but it's uncertain if the problem will persist. Fans remain cautious about the durability of the new controllers.
GuliKit, known for its Hall effect joysticks, has unveiled a docking station resembling a Super Nintendo and a gamepad resembling an Xbox Elite. The SNES-like console shell opens to accommodate a PC gaming handheld or a Nintendo Switch, although accessing the Switch's USB-C port is unclear. The docking station lacks USB ports on the front, which could have been used for controller connectivity. The new GuliKit KK3 Max gamepad features rear paddles, bean-shaped buttons, analog and digital trigger modes, RGB lighting, and improved Hall effect sensors. Further details, including pricing and release dates, are yet to be announced.