AKNES Gulikit Hall Effect Joysticks for Steam Deck OLED, Left/Right Thumbstick ...AKNES Gulikit Hall Effect Joysticks for Steam Deck OLED, Left/Right Thumbstick replacement with Original Touch Sensing for Steam Deck OLED - Electromagnetic Joystick with Caps, No Soldering

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AKNES Gulikit Hall Effect Joysticks for Steam Deck OLED, Left/Right Thumbstick replacement with...

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Easy Installation

Customers generally find the installation process of these joysticks to be easy and straightforward, with most reporting that it took between 25-45 minutes to replace their original thumbsticks. Some customers have noted that the installation was a fun project and improved the overall look of their Steam Deck. However, a small group of customers have reported issues with the joysticks being defective or not working properly after installation, leading to frustration and disappointment.

Magnetic Sensing

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the magnetic sensing feature of these joysticks, praising their ultra-sensitivity. However, some users encountered issues with wires causing unwanted clicks and needed to make adjustments for proper functioning.

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Responsive Feel

Customers have mixed opinions on the responsive feel of the AKNES Gulikit Hall Effect Joysticks for Steam Deck OLED. While most are pleased with their smooth and responsive feel, some have reported issues such as grinding noise, lack of click or unresponsiveness, and drifting. Some customers have been able to adjust settings to improve performance, while others have not received support from the manufacturer to address these issues.

Smooth Operation

Customers have mixed opinions on the smooth operation of these joysticks, with some reporting great improvement over the original ones while others experienced issues such as stick drift and loud clicks. The majority of customers who had a positive experience mentioned that they were able to adjust the deadzone to eliminate drifting and appreciated the improved tension. However, a small group of purchasers reported issues with quality control and received joysticks that were off-centered or had loud clicks.

Accurate Calibration

Customers have mixed opinions on the accurate calibration of these joysticks for Steam Deck OLED. While some report easy installation and no need for calibration, others mention significant issues with calibrating them accurately and inconsistent range of motion.

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Quality

Easy to install and no need to calibrate.

Best to have some minor background in hardmodding and the steam deck overall - but a fairly easy mod with immense benefit to jo... Read More

After i cut off the glue, i was able bend the wires so that they don’t rub and snag against the joystick component anymore.

The joystick returns to the center with basically a spring, just like a traditional joystick, so as the spring wears out or hol... Read More

Price

I didnt want to open it up again, and i figured at 30 bucks i couldn't go wrong.

Not a big deal since its cheap and i had a friend who used them.

Shipping

Upon receiving them, i unboxed them to make sure there was no damage incurred during shipping & to ensure the caps were on securely.

Packaging/appearance

The box of joystick in the second photo is the stock joysticks.

- easy install- zero deadzoneout of the box they were off centered.

Thankfully i didn’t close the steam deck up yet so i took it out to look and i didn’t have to desolder the wire.

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left, right, easy, stock and original.

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 602 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 12 2025.