All Switch owners agree: Joy-Con drift is one of the most annoying problems with the Nintendo console. Although Nintendo repairs the faulty Joy-Cons for free, the hardware error is still annoying – especially since it can be easily avoided. For 23 euros you can grab an accessory on Amazon that eliminates Joy-Con drift once and for all. We explain how you do this in the video above.
Switch gadget declares war on Joy-Con drift
Many Switch players know the problem. At first the Joy-Cons still work perfectly. But after a few months, fate takes its course. Suddenly the character starts running even though you don't touch the stick or the camera suddenly turns constantly in one direction. The Joy-Con drift has struck.
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So now it's time to be yourself Deal with Nintendo customer support and order a free repair or replacement. But if you're unlucky, you'll face the same problem again after a while. Surely there has to be a solution for this?
And yes, there are: Hall effect joysticks. In contrast to the original from Nintendo, no classic potentiometer is used here, which wears out over time. Controllers with Hall effect technology rely on contactless functionality, which effectively ensures that there is no mechanical wear on the component.
And indeed Experienced Switch players can convert their Joy-Cons with a suitable kit. A corresponding Hall effect package with two Joy-Con sticks costs 22.99 euros on Amazon. The four-pack costs 36.99 euros (view on Amazon).
In addition to the sticks, the package also includes the following so that you can replace the Joy-Con sticks:
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two magnetic screwdrivers (1x Phillips, 1x Y-shaped) a pair of tweezers a plastic lever tool 18 or 36 replacement screws two or four replacement caps for the Joy-Con sticks
At the moment, buyers are forgiving solid 4.4 out of 5 possible stars.
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Good to know: Joy-Con repairs are tricky
What Switch players should know before purchasing: Replacing the Joy-Con sticks is not an easy task. On iFixit, hobbyists can find instructions for replacing the left and right Joy-Con (to the instructions for the left Joy-Con / to the instructions for the right Joy-Con). The Amazon seller also points out that potential buyers should only buy it if they are confident enough to carry out the repair.
While we're on the subject of Switch problems, Nintendo should address these 6 points of criticism slowly:
The repair experts at iFixit state that Replacing each Joy-Con stick takes around 30 minutes. Once the repair is complete, the sticks will need to be recalibrated in the Nintendo Switch's settings menu to function properly. Finally, restarting the console is recommended.