Is Joycon grip necessary?

The Joy-Con Charging Grip isn't a vital purchase for Switch owners who usually play online or otherwise by themselves. If you regularly play local multiplayer, however, it's a compelling accessory.

Do you have to use the Joy-Con strap?

While you don't have to use a strap to play any Switch games, this Joy-Con accessory does add a safety measure by connecting the controller to your wrist. That way if it accidentally slips from your hand when you're slashing through the air, the Joy-Con won't hit anything or anyone.

What does the Joy-Con Charging Grip do?

The Joy-Con Charging Grip (model No. HAC-012) is sold separately and allows you to keep playing while you are charging your Joy-Con. While the Joy-Con controllers are charging, the recharge LED on the Charging Grip will remain lit. Once they are fully charged, the recharge LED will shut off.

Is the Nintendo Charging Grip worth it?

If you play enough then a charger grip would be good if you don't use a Pro controller. There will be times you want to Dock and discount from the Switch to have the controllers in hand. And the Charger grip doesn't cost that much. I say go for it if you have the money.

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.

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What does Nintendo say about Joy-Con drift?

Nintendo has responded to reports on the issue, telling Kotaku that anybody who experiences problems with their Joy-Cons should contact Nintendo support: "At Nintendo, we take great pride in creating quality products and we are continuously making improvements to them," it said.

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.

Is Pro Controller better than Joy-Con Grip?

If you mostly game on your own, then the Pro Controller is definitely the best choice. The Joy-Cons are great, but their small size, button layout, and ergonomics aren't best for gaming for long periods. The Pro Controller unarguably provides superior comfort and precision when gaming.

What is the point of thumb grips for switches?

If you're a Nintendo Switch owner, there are a few reasons why you might want to consider investing in a pair of gaming thumb grips. Their textured anti-slip design minimizes the chances of thumb slippage during gameplay, and the wider radius they provide can make joystick rotation easier.

Does a comfort grip charge the Joy-Cons?

No, the PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grip is an ergonomically focused product.

How long do JoyCons last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.

What is the Joy-Con grip called?

The Comfort Grip brings the left and right Joy-Con Controllers together to make one comfortable controller, so you can play as long as you like. Ergonomic, rubber grips will keep your palms happy and your fingers from cramping at home or on-the-go.

Are Joy-Con straps black or gray?

A: Because the stock strap for all Joy-Con's is Black.

Is a grounding strap necessary?

The use of properly grounded ESD wrist or heel straps provides a means to drain the accumulated charge allowing operators to remain at the same electrical potential as the ESD sensitive hardware being handled, thus alleviating one of the conditions that allow for a damaging ESD event to take place.

Should I get thumb grips?

A thumb grip can not only save your thumbs and your thumbsticks, but it can even give you a bit of an advantage over your bone-stock thumbstick coating. Many are textured or made from a grippier plastic, keeping your thumbs exactly where they're supposed to be during gaming sessions.

Do thumb grips cause stick drift?

Thumbsticks can also develop "drift" that will manifest in the game as unintended movement or cancelled functions (such as sprinting).

Do thumb grips make a difference?

Thumbsticks add height which allows you to benefit from increased arc distance and increased control. How? Increased arc distance means a larger field of movement for fine tuning your aim, allowing you to snap to targets faster and more precisely.

Why are longer joysticks better?

Short Thumbsticks are designed for quicker movement speed. Tall Thumbsticks are designed to have more angle to play with and more precise aiming.

Do extra Joy-Cons come with grip?

The Joycon Grip is sold separately and there are different ones you can choose from but they aren't expensive, the normal $10 and the charging grip $25-$30.

What controller do all the pros use?

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Is Nintendo being sued over Joy-Con drift?

A US judge has dismissed a Joy-Cons drift lawsuit against Nintendo. The legal action was initially filed in October 2020, by parents on behalf of their 10-year-old.

Do modern Joy-Cons still drift?

It's been a problem ever since the Switch came out and still hasn't been fully fixed in the new OLED model (although Nintendo says it's made some “improvements”). While you can send your Joy-Cons away for a free repair at Nintendo (or just buy a new set), the sticks will inevitably start drifting again.

Does buying new Joy-Cons fix drift?

Send it to Nintendo For Repair/Refund

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).