{"product_id":"84-99-xbox-elite-series-2-tmr-stick-upgrade","title":"$84.99 Xbox Elite Series 2 TMR Stick Upgrade","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.7; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eXbox Elite Series 2 TMR Stick Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Xbox Elite Series 2 controller with \u003cstrong\u003eTMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) joystick modules\u003c\/strong\u003e. TMR sticks use contactless magnetic sensing technology to provide precise stick-position detection without the traditional potentiometers responsible for many common stick-drift problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW IT WORKS --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurchase the Xbox Elite Series 2 TMR Stick Upgrade through this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSend us your controller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShip your Xbox Elite Series 2 controller to our repair center using the instructions provided with your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe install two TMR joystick modules.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth original joystick modules are removed and replaced with TMR modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe calibrate and test the controller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new sticks are calibrated and the controller is tested for proper joystick operation before being returned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe ship your upgraded controller back to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the upgrade and testing are complete, your controller is packaged and returned to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!-- MAJOR WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3cd; border: 3px solid #e0a800; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #8a5600; text-align: center;\"\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT — YOU WILL LOSE THE INTERCHANGEABLE MAGNETIC STICK TOPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: center; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003ePLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling TMR sticks in an Xbox Elite Series 2 controller requires us to \u003cstrong\u003eREMOVE the original magnetic joystick caps and the interchangeable stick-top system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003eYOUR MAGNETIC ELITE STICK TOPS WILL NO LONGER WORK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnetic stick caps will be replaced with \u003cstrong\u003estandard black plastic joystick caps\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to those found on an ordinary Xbox controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means you will \u003cstrong\u003eno longer be able to swap between the interchangeable magnetic stick tops\u003c\/strong\u003e that are normally one of the features of the Elite Series 2 controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eIf you enjoy or regularly use the interchangeable magnetic stick tops, THIS UPGRADE IS NOT FOR YOU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not purchase this service expecting us to retain the magnetic interchangeable stick system. \u003cstrong\u003eWe absolutely will not entertain complaints after the service is completed because this major change was overlooked, misunderstood, or because the service was ordered based on what a customer hoped or wanted the upgrade to be instead of what is clearly described on this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBy ordering this service, you acknowledge and agree that the interchangeable magnetic stick-top feature will be removed as part of the TMR upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis is for Series 2 only. We do not offer service on the Series 1 elite controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TMR EXPLANATION --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Do TMR Sticks Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional controller joysticks generally use \u003cstrong\u003epotentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e to measure stick movement. These contain physical contact surfaces that move against one another as the joystick is used. Over time, wear or contamination of these components can contribute to inaccurate readings and stick drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) joystick modules work differently.\u003c\/strong\u003e They determine joystick position by sensing changes in a magnetic field rather than relying on the traditional resistive contact surfaces used by potentiometer-based joystick modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the position sensing is contactless, the primary sensing components are not being physically rubbed across resistive tracks every time you move the joystick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY MAGNETIC CAPS MUST GO --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Can't We Keep the Elite 2 Magnetic Stick Tops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the design of the Xbox Elite Series 2 creates a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite Series 2 interchangeable stick-top system uses \u003cstrong\u003emagnets to hold the removable stick tops in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e TMR joystick modules also rely on magnetic fields to determine the position of the joystick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnets used by the Elite stick-top system can interfere with the magnetic field being measured by the TMR sensors. This can cause inaccurate or inconsistent joystick readings and interfere with proper calibration and operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that reason, our TMR conversion \u003cstrong\u003edoes not retain the Elite Series 2 magnetic interchangeable stick caps.\u003c\/strong\u003e The magnetic hardware is replaced with conventional, non-magnetic \u003cstrong\u003eblack plastic joystick caps.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SIMPLE SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Are Choosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this service, you are choosing the benefits of TMR joystick technology \u003cstrong\u003ein exchange for the Elite Series 2 interchangeable magnetic stick-top feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f3f3; border-left: 5px solid #333; padding: 15px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ TMR joystick modules: YES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✗ Interchangeable magnetic Elite stick tops: NO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Standard black plastic stick caps: YES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; text-align: center;\"\u003eIf retaining the original interchangeable magnetic stick tops is important to you, DO NOT ORDER THIS SERVICE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SERVICE SCOPE --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eService Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service is specifically for replacing the two joystick modules in an Xbox Elite Series 2 controller with TMR joystick modules. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot a general controller repair service.  We do offer LB\/RB repair at the same time for an additional fee, you can check the box at the bottom if you need that as well. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your controller has additional problems unrelated to the joystick modules, those problems are not necessarily corrected by performing this upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DVD Game Exchange Repair Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41836758892677,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/9343\/3221\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6f42fc75-173b-46ff-b603-7b0a8b69d528.png?v=1788037216","url":"https:\/\/dvdgameexchange.com\/products\/84-99-xbox-elite-series-2-tmr-stick-upgrade","provider":"DVD Game Exchange Repair Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}