Vita 1000 has Hall Effect joysticks

[Deleted member 42501]

Just in case you didn't know. I was wondering why the 2000 response felt different.

Sony really went all out with the 1000. Shame only four of us bought it.

 

[PercyRS]

oh wow, good to know.

it really is a crazy good console when it comes to controls. the dpad and face buttons are amazing too, the only thing missing is better L+R buttons and LR23 but aside from that I've always loved how every control feels on it

 

[Deleted member 42501]

Agree with that, easily the best dpad ever and its all so well designed and premium.

Was surprised to see they use Hall Effect back then though. Just shows how they were all about quality with the 1000 with no cost cutting anywhere.

 

[Latiodile]

people acting as if hall sticks are a new fancy technology
the dreamcast had them too

 

[PercyRS]

well it's not new but it's definitely unique in a handheld

 

[Jokey_Carrot]

The Dualshock 3 also uses hall-effect sticks https://www.benheck.com/inside-the-dualshock-3-controller/

 

[Reploid]

Why hall effect is superior to everything?

 

[zfreeman]

Why hall effect is superior to everything?

Hall Effect doesn't require contact. Without contact, there is no friction to wear out and break the contacting surfaces. Minimizing wear makes things last longer. The magnets and sensors will last decades, versus potentiometers lasting years.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/60702/sega-solved-the-drift-issue-almost-30-years-ago-heres-how

 

[Deleted member 42501]

One tip to make them last a long time is not to throw your Vita around. That can apparently cause the magnets some issues with alignment. Apart from that they're good to go.

 

[Deleted member 194275]

I was not aware about it, but I have my vita since launch day and never really stopped using it. It is sturdy, nothing on my vita is broken, it is not looking aged despite the heavy use. Really well build console.

My cousin's vita from the same era has some discoloration on the silver frame, but still is in a good shape too.

It's funny, back on the day, I remember people were saying: that delicious screen will have ghosting after some years. Never happened.

 

[Jafu O'leanders]

people acting as if hall sticks are a new fancy technology
the dreamcast had them too

Saturn 3D pad as well.