Does Nintendo fix Joy-Cons for free?

Nintendo will now fix your broken Joy-Cons free of charge, but not everyone is happy.

Does Nintendo fix Switch Joy-Cons for free?

Although Nintendo has offered free repairs for out-of-warranty Joy-Cons in North America, Latin America, and France, it never extended the policy to the UK, Switzerland, and all of the EEA until now.

How much does Nintendo charge to repair Joy-Cons?

It's also noted in Nintendo's update policy that Joy-Con repairs will still be free even if the controllers have suffered from wear and tear and the 24-month warranty that comes with a new Switch has expired.

Does Nintendo fix broken Joy-Cons?

For your convenience, Nintendo offers a quick and easy-to-use online repair process. (This repair will be for your non-working Joy-Con controller only and is available in the U.S. and Canada only.)

Does Geek Squad fix Joy-Cons?

Thanks for your great question. The joycon controllers that come with the Nintendo Switch are also covered within the 2 Year Geek Squad Protection. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us at (800) GEEK-SQUAD or (800) 433-5778.

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Does Best Buy fix Joy-Cons?

We generally are not able to work on the joy cons without a protection plan. We'd recommend connecting with your local Best Buy store to get a definitive answer. You can find information about your local store at www.bestbuy.com/storelocator.

How do I send Joy-Cons to get fixed?

How long does it take for Joy-Cons to be fixed?

The current total turnaround time for repair orders is around 2-3 weeks.

Are Joy-Con repairs free 2023?

The good news is that even if your Switch is not under warranty, because of the widespread nature of the Joy-Con drift problem, Nintendo provides free repairs.

Why do Joy-Cons drift?

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift issue is caused by a fundamental design flaw according to a UK consumer group. As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points.

What causes stick drift?

The main natural cause for controller drift is dust and other debris. Things like food particles, pet fur, and dead skin can accumulate inside your controller and cause it to drift. The other reason your controller might start developing drift is natural wear and tear.

Does GameStop repair Switch Joy-Cons?

Need your console or controller repaired? We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we'll take care of the rest.

How long will Nintendo fix Joy-Cons?

How long does a Joy-Con repair take? The general consensus indicates that Joy-Con repairs by Nintendo can take anywhere from 3 days to a month. If it turns out your Joy-Con issues aren't covered by Nintendo or you need it faster, we can help.

How long does it take for Joy-Cons to be fixed?

The current total turnaround time for repair orders is around 2-3 weeks.

How do I fix my Nintendo Switch joy?

Try fixing it by resetting the button maps. Connect your Joy-Cons to the Switch, open System Settings, then head to the Controllers and Sensors menu. Select Change Button Mapping at the top of the menu, then select Reset for each Joy-Con.

Why do Joy-Cons drift so easily?

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift issue is caused by a fundamental design flaw according to a UK consumer group. As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points.

How do I fix my Joy-Con stick drift?

Nintendo has an easy guide for doing so. Simply go to the System Settings menu, and navigate to the Controllers and Sensors section. Scroll down to the option for calibrating control sticks, hit X to recalibrate a stick, and follow the on-screen prompts.

How common is Joy-Con drift?

According to UK consumer group Which?, 40 percent of Nintendo Switch users report that they have experienced issues with Joy-Con drift.

Why do controllers get stick drift?

The main natural cause for controller drift is dust and other debris. Things like food particles, pet fur, and dead skin can accumulate inside your controller and cause it to drift. The other reason your controller might start developing drift is natural wear and tear.

Does Best Buy fix Joy-Cons?

If you have Geek Squad Protection on your Nintendo Switch, we're able to get you a new pair of joycons due to the drift.

Can you avoid stick drift?

The best way to prevent stick drift is to make sure the controller isn't passively exposed to stuff that might be floating in the air. Additionally, we recommend not snacking while gaming. While this may be tempting, you could get bits of food stuck in your control.

Is stick drift inevitable?

Nintendo also conceded that stick drift is inevitable, due to how analog sticks are designed.

What are early signs of stick drift?

Are you having a problem with stick drift on your Xbox controller? Stick drift happens when one of your analog sticks starts to move by itself without you pressing it. Before long, your games become unplayable because the camera or your characters start to move on their own.

Will buying new Joy-Cons fix drift?

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Since the issue is widespread, Nintendo actually offers to fix Joy-Con drift for free (and has allegedly fixed the issue on newer Joy-Cons).

Do new Joy-Cons suffer from drift?

Plus, since the Nintendo Switch Lite was released, some owners of the new, more portable Switch have claimed that they are suffering from Joy-Con drift too, on its non-detachable thumbsticks. The Switch OLED, meanwhile, has supposedly upgraded Joy-Cons but is also generating similar reports.