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GuliKit Launches New Switch Controller With Upgraded Anti-Drift Thumbsticks

GuliKit has released its new wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch, the ES Max, featuring an improved version of its anti-drift tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbstick technology. The controller is available for $49.99.

11 August 2026
GuliKit Launches New Switch Controller With Upgraded Anti-Drift Thumbsticks

GuliKit has announced its new wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch, the ES Max. This latest offering incorporates an upgraded version of the company's tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbstick technology, designed to prevent "stick drift" issues. The technology builds upon the system featured in the ES Pro model, which GuliKit introduced approximately a year ago.

The ES Max controller is priced at $49.99, making it more expensive than the previous ES Pro's $29.99 price point, but still positioned below Nintendo's official Switch Pro Controller. GuliKit states that the new controller provides enhanced features and functionality while aiming to eliminate the stick drift problems that have affected earlier Nintendo Switch controllers.

The TMR thumbsticks measure stick movement through a slightly different mechanism compared to traditional methods. GuliKit claims this approach improves performance and reduces inaccuracies. However, the company has not introduced a complete overhaul of the technology but rather a refinement of its existing solution.

The new ES Max controller aims to offer gamers a more reliable and precise playing experience, particularly for those who have encountered issues with previous Switch controllers. The device is available now and is expected to appeal to players seeking a cost-effective yet capable alternative to Nintendo's proprietary accessories.

Original source: theverge.com