Why is my Nintendo Switch joystick moving on its own?

Clean the Joy-Con Control Sticks

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.

How do I fix the stick drift on my Nintendo Switch?

Go to the Home Menu, navigate down to System Settings, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the left menu and select Controllers and Sensors. Scroll down on the right hand part of the screen and select Calibrate Control Sticks because we're planning to do just that.

Why is my Nintendo Switch controller acting up?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.

What causes Joy-Con 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.

How do I reset my Nintendo Switch controller joystick?

Reset the Joy-Con or Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power it on again.

How to fix Joy-Con drifting (Control stick moving without input)

Does Nintendo fix drift for free?

Send your Joy-Cons to Nintendo

Like we mentioned, Nintendo will repair any drifting Joy-Cons for free.

Does 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.

Why does my left Joy-Con moves by itself?

A possible solution is to make sure you're running the latest Switch software or to recalibrate your analog sticks to make sure it's not a software issue. Some users have also tried using compressed air or isopropyl alcohol to fix the problem, although success seems to vary greatly.

Can you fix stick drift?

Reset your DualSense controller

Doing so will disconnect your controller from the PS5 and reconnect it with factory settings, which might eliminate drift in some cases. First, turn off your PS5.

What is joystick drift?

For the uninitiated, controller drift is the terminology for joysticks that take on a life of their own, wrestling control away from the user.

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 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.

Does GameStop repair Switch Joy-Cons?

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

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 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.

Does Gamestop fix Switch drift?

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.

How long will Nintendo fix Joy-Con drift?

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.

How long does it take for Nintendo to fix stick drift?

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

Can updating Joy-Cons fix drift?

The software needs an update: Making sure that your Joy-Con controllers are calibrated properly and have received the latest updates help them function properly and can fix some minor drifting issues.

How do you test Joy-Cons for drift?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. Select Test Input Devices, then Test Controller Buttons. Press the button or control stick on the controller you wish to test.

How do you fix Joy-Con drift with paper?

According to his channel, squeezing the middle of a JoyCon controller can restore connection and temporarily stop JoyCon drift. For a more permanent solution, he recommends inserting a piece of paper 1mm thick -- something like a business card. The thicker stock probably helps the repair hold for longer.

Is it bad to leave the Switch in the dock?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.

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.