What is stick drift and how do I avoid it?

Stick drift is when the controller registers input without you touching the thumbstick. It's caused by wear on traditional potentiometer-based sticks. Controllers with hall effect sticks (8BitDo Ultimate, GameSir G7 SE) are immune to drift.

Do I need a pro controller for casual gaming?

No. A standard Xbox or PlayStation controller is excellent for casual gaming. Pro controllers offer advantages for competitive play and quality-of-life improvements like better build materials, but they're not necessary for enjoying games.

Can I use a PlayStation controller on PC?

Yes. The DualSense and DualSense Edge work on PC via Bluetooth or USB-C. Steam has native DualSense support with full haptic and adaptive trigger functionality in supported games.

How important is low input latency?

For competitive shooters and fighting games, lower latency matters. Wired and 2.4GHz connections are fastest (1-4ms). Bluetooth adds 8-15ms. Most casual gamers won't notice the difference, but competitive players should use wired or 2.4GHz when possible.

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