Will Nintendo Repair Pro controller drift for free?

The company will now repair drifting Joy-Con controllers for free, even if your controllers are outside the regular warranty.

Does Nintendo fix controller drift for free?

If all else fails, you're probably best off packing your Joy-Cons up and sending them to Nintendo. Like we mentioned, Nintendo will repair any drifting Joy-Cons for free.

Will Nintendo fix my Pro Controller?

If the button test fails, or if the issue becomes so severe that it impacts your ability to play a game or use the controller, then we are happy to inspect the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and repair or replace it if necessary.

How much does it cost to fix pro controller drift?

Repairs are apparently the same dollar amount in Canada and the US, so a $10 repair is $10 CAD in Canada, or $10 USD in the US.

Does Gamestop fix joystick 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.

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How long is Switch Pro Controller warranty?

The warranty on hardware products lasts for one year from the date of purchase. For accessories and games published by Nintendo, the warranty lasts one or three months from the date of purchase depending on the country in which the product was purchased.

How long is the Switch Pro Controller warranty?

Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.

Can GameStop fix my Switch controller?

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 do I permanently fix my drift controller?

Why can't i fix controller drift?

Try adjusting the input threshold

Your input threshold is the area in which your controller doesn't register any movement. If you have a lot of drift on your joystick, decreasing the input threshold on the game you're playing can help. To do so, go to the settings in the game you're playing.

Why do Nintendo Controllers drift so much?

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.

Can you send Switch controllers in to get fixed?

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.) If you are located in a different country, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center in your region.

How long does Nintendo take to repair controllers?

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

How much does it cost to replace a Nintendo Switch controller?

On average, repairing a Nintendo Switch controller costs between $20 and $50. It depends on three factors: your location, the JoyCon problem (battery, drifting, etc.), and the current warranty state of your Nintendo Switch console.

Can I use 2 Pro controllers on Switch?

Q&A. [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.

Do switch Pro controllers wear out?

The joystick onit would become very lose and kind of flop around after heavy use, so Nintendo's controllers do have a history of wearing out, particularly the joysticks.

How to use warranty at Best Buy?

How to obtain warranty service? If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location, please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

Do pro controllers last longer?

You'll still need to charge your Nintendo Switch Pro controller, just not as often as any other wireless controller you've ever used. This bad boy can last 40 hours, and that's 40 hours of actually-holding-it-and-pressing-buttons gameplay.

How do you maintain a switch Pro controller?

Does Geek Squad fix stick drift?

Thanks for your question! The Geek Squad Protection on your PS4 controller would cover the stick drift issue, absolutely.

Does replacing sticks fix drift?

If you're still having Joy-Con drift issues after using the canned air method, foam fix, and recalibrating the controllers, you may need to replace the analog sticks.

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

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

How do I stop my Switch controller from drifting?

Update your controllers

Sometimes controller drift can be due to a minor software issue. Thankfully, this can be addressed through a simple update. On your Switch, go to the Home menu. Then select System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Update Controllers.