GuliKit has introduced a $20 upgrade for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device, featuring electromagnetic joysticks designed to prevent stick drift. Developed in collaboration with Asus, the mod promises improved precision, durability, and power efficiency without requiring soldering. The accessory is now available on Amazon for US customers.
The ROG Xbox Ally and its variant, the Ally X, are high-end gaming handhelds that can cost up to $1,000, but they ship with standard joysticks susceptible to eventual drift issues. To address this preemptively, GuliKit unveiled its TMR Electromagnet Joystick Modules, tailored specifically for these devices. Although no widespread reports of stick drift have emerged for the ROG Xbox Ally yet, the company emphasizes prevention as key.
GuliKit collaborated directly with Asus to ensure the modules match the exact dimensions of the stock joysticks in both the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X models. This marks an advancement from their prior Hall effect joystick kit for the ROG Ally X. The new electromagnetic design not only eliminates drift but also enhances precision, durability, and energy efficiency compared to the original components.
Installation is straightforward, requiring no soldering, and users can calibrate the joysticks through the handheld's system settings. Priced at $19.99, the upgrade is accessible via GuliKit's Amazon storefront in the US, offering an affordable way to future-proof these premium devices against common hardware wear.
