Get Official Anti-Drift Joysticks for Your Xbox Ally

Gulikit has collaborated with the makers of Xbox Ally, Asus, to bring you a solution for joystick drift issues.

Despite the steep price tags of $1,000 and $600 for the higher-end and basic models of the Xbox Ally handheld devices, respectively, magnetic drift-resistant joysticks were not included in the package. However, you can rectify this oversight by spending an additional $20 on Amazon today to get the officially sanctioned TMR joysticks from Gulikit.

Seamless Integration with Xbox Ally

Gulikit developed these joystick replacements in cooperation with Asus. When you install them, they will be effortlessly detected by your console. Moreover, the calibration process is straightforward, using the Armoury Crate app built into the handheld device.

Installation Process

Although I haven't personally used these joysticks, based on my experience with similar installations, replacing them is not overly complicated. You simply need to unscrew the Philips-head screws, use a guitar pick pry tool to gently open the casing, and then remove the existing joystick modules by disconnecting a ribbon cable and unscrewing three screws.

For those who might prefer a visual guide, Gulikit provides a step-by-step walkthrough. Just remember to be careful with ribbon cables; your fingers are safer for this task than sharp tools.

Why Magnetic Joysticks?

Magnetic technology, particularly seen in TMR and Hall effect joysticks, is generally drift-resistant, though not entirely drift-free. Over time, the center may drift slightly, but thankfully, recalibration fixes this. Unlike traditional potentiometer joysticks that degrade over time, the magnetic approach preserves the material integrity significantly better.

The newly released Xbox Ally sticks from Gulikit are expected to be available not just in the US but also in the UK for £20 and across Italy, France, and Spain for €22 starting January.