Steam Deck OLED finally gets hall-effect stick mod
Steam Deck OLED owners can soon say goodbye to drift, thanks to an upcoming Hall Effect stick mod launching on IndieGoGo.
TheSteam Deck OLED‘s multiple upgrades over its predecessor are as clear as day. Manyhandheld gamingfans herald the device for its improved battery and new OLED display, even six months after launch. Yet, even with the upgrades, the Steam Deck OLED is still at the mercy of dreaded stick drift.
WhereValvemissed giving the handheld a drift-less stick improvement, others have risen to the occasion. Now, modding company Handheld DIY is launching an IndieGoGo campaign for the Valve handheld. Providing the world’s firsthall effectjoystick mod for the Steam Deck OLED. Hall effect Steam Deck mods have been available viaGulikit, but before now, the OLED model hadnot received the sametreatment.
PC gaming handheld mods, including for the Steam Deck, aren’t anything new. In fact, HandheldDIY has an entire site dedicated to mods for theAsus ROG Ally. But, this is the Steam Deck OLED mod from newcomer HandheldDIY.
The IndieGoGo campaign splash page states, “Say goodbye to drift and dead zone with this Hall Effect joystick. Calibration is a breeze with the Calibration Button, ensuring optimal performance in seconds. Fully compatible with Steam Deck OLED, it also features capacitive touch support and comes with a joystick cap for hassle-free installation.”
The upcoming Steam Deck OLED mod is set to come equipped with a calibration button feature. This feature allows users to “achieve perfect calibration.” While also getting rid of dead zone adjustments which can occur alongside stick drift. Plus, it comes with a “capacitive touch” joystick cap.
The world’s first hall effect joystick Steam Deck OLED mod isn’t out just yet, and there’s no hint at how much this brand-new mod will cost. With the nature of it being crowd-funded, there will need to be enough interest and support before you’re able to even think about getting your thumbs on the Steam Deck OLED hall effect sticks.
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