how did the thumbstick on an n64 controller registered input? How did they detect the user moving the thumbstick? Are we still using this technology or do we do it differeny today

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how did the thumbstick on an n64 controller registered input? How did they detect the user moving the thumbstick? Are we still using this technology or do we do it differeny today

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Playstation 1 had the best potentiometers if I remember correctly. They did a manual check during use of the controller to eliminate stick drift. N64probably use’s potentiometers as well, just earlier versions.

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