Is Joy-Con Drift bad?

Every Nintendo Switch owner's worst fear is "Joy-Con drift." Joy-Con drift — the bug where the controllers' sticks act like you're moving them, even when they're still — has gotten so bad that Nintendo is involved in two class-action lawsuits about it.

Is Joy-Con Drift a big problem?

It's a long standing issue, dubbed Joy-Con Drift, wherein the joysticks slowly fail over time in a way that causes directional inputs to register when the stick is at a neutral position. Frustrated customers have filed multiple class-action lawsuits about the issue.

Is Joy-Con Drift normal?

A lot of the time, Joy-Con drift is caused by dust and grime building up inside the control stick mechanism. If you don't want to totally disassemble your Joy-Con—voiding the warranty in the process—you can still clean this dirt away to fix your Joy-Con. To do this properly, you'll need: Fine-tipped tweezers.

Will Nintendo replace Joy-Cons with drift?

Nintendo will fix Joy-Con drift for you

If calibrating and cleaning don't help, get Nintendo to fix it. The company has a Joy-Con repair program for hardware within its one-year warranty. However Nintendo has been fixing Joy-Cons with drifting issues for free even if they're out of warranty.

What to do if you have Joy-Con drift?

Another way to correct Joy-Con drift is to recalibrate the thumb sticks themselves. NOTE: In order to calibrate motion controls, the controller must be detached from the Switch console. On your Switch, go to the Home menu. Select System Settings > Controller and Sensors > Calibrate Control Sticks.

Joy-Con Drift: Nintendo's Biggest Problem

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 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.

Does Gamestop fix Joy-Con drift for free?

A: Yes , drifting is a highly common isssue with all Nintendo switch joy-con but nintendo has a policy in place to repair if your request through their customer service for a fix free of charge.

Will Nintendo repair 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.

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.

How long do Joy-Cons last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.

How many Joy-Cons are affected by drift?

UK consumer watchdog Which has released a new report that claims over 40% of Joy-Con controllers for the base Nintendo Switch are hindered by drift issues.

Does GameStop repair Switch Joycons?

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.

Does Geek Squad fix joy cons?

We generally aren't able to do repairs on joycons that are not covered by protection. We'd still recommend connecting with your local Best Buy store to get that definitive answer. You can find information about your local store at www.bestbuy.com/storelocator.

How much is replacement Joy-Con?

Nintendo is dropping the price of buying a single Joy-Con controller down to $39.99. That's $10 less than the $49.99 the company originally charged for single controller replacements.

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.

Do Joy-Cons charge while docked?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on. In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.

Do Joy-Cons stop charging when full?

If the battery charge for the Joy-Con is approximately full, then it is normal for the Joy-Con to stop charging and the recharge LED will shut off.

How many Joy-Cons is too many?

[Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.

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.

What are signs of stick drift?

When an Xbox One controller starts suffering from drift, you'll typically notice unwanted movement while playing games. It's called controller drift, or analog stick drift, because one or both thumbsticks will drift, or move, in an undesired direction even when you aren't touching them.

Why does stick drift exist?

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.

Is stick drift common?

Stick drift is such a common problem with video game controllers due to the quality of the product. You can see from various electronics repair videos that they all use the same joystick model, all from the same company, usually Alps.