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The Nintendo Switch has been a success in many ways, but where most can agree that the console has fallen short, is in regards to the Joy-Cons; ever since the launch of the Switch, Joy-Con drift has become a rampant issue. Such problems were assumed to be done away with the Switch Lite, the smaller, more portable oriented variation of the Switch, which lacked the detachable Joy-Cons. However, once a teardown of the new hardware had taken place, it was revealed that the joysticks used within the Switch Lite were almost identical to the problematic ones from the drift-ridden Joy-Cons, meaning that it was entirely possible for users to still experience drift.

Such a problem could be much worse for the Lite revision, as the control sticks are connected to the entire system, and cannot be removed and replaced as easily as they can be with the original Switch. In a video posted by Alexis Javier, he shows off his brand new Switch Lite playing Breath of the Wild, and you can quickly notice that input is being registered on the right joystick, despite the user not pressing any buttons. Now, the video in question could just stem from an unlikely rare, faulty unit. Or, it could have been done in order to raise outrage during the launch week of the Switch Lite. As of the time of writing, this video appears to be the only popular source showing off possible drift with the console, but only time will tell if drift will begin to impact owners of the Switch Lite.

 

[samcambolt270]

I've never had any drifting issues and I've had my Switch since 2017.

again. You not experiencing it does not, in any universe, at any point, ever mean that it somehow magically becomes a non-issue to everyone that has.

 

[DarthDub]

again. You not experiencing it does not, in any universe, at any point, ever mean that it somehow magically becomes a non-issue to everyone that has.

Maybe it's cause I take care of my stuff.

 

[Deleted User]

Imagine a console so pathetic, you have to use another console's controller to enjoy it properly.

I didn’t say you had to use another console’s controller. I also use GameCube controllers, switch pro controllers, and some third parties licensed by Nintendo.

 

[goldensun87]

I didn’t say you had to use another console’s controller. I also use GameCube controllers, switch pro controllers, and some third parties licensed by Nintendo.

You said you use a PS4 controller. So yes, another console's controller.

 

[Pipistrele]

eh, I suppose what I was thinking is that some people might be less comfortable opening the console than opening an easily-replaceable controller if they aren't the kind of people who like diy fixes.

Yeah, you have a point here. Still, it's kinda hard to screw up stick replacement unless you're actively brute-forcing through steps without reading the manual first, so once a person gets over fear of "what if I break the whole console", it should be all fine.

 

[CorpseFlower]

I had to go though Nintendo repair process and it was horrible. I started the repair in beginning of august and still haven't received my joycons.
Edit: yeah if there still issues they deserve all the flak that comes there way.

 

[jesus96]

glad that i never buy the beta testing versions

 

[NeroAngelo]

saw this coming a mile away, can't believe Nintendo might get away with it a second time, and it's worse this time because you gotta send in the whole console if you don't wanna dabble in replacing it yourself.

and for all the deniers, there are tons of videos explaining WHY this issue is there, those little sticks are ass design, they could have used proper analog sticks like the Gamepad Pro ... but nope ... smdh

 

[HinaNaru Cutie]

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The Nintendo Switch has been a success in many ways, but where most can agree that the console has fallen short, is in regards to the Joy-Cons; ever since the launch of the Switch, Joy-Con drift has become a rampant issue. Such problems were assumed to be done away with the Switch Lite, the smaller, more portable oriented variation of the Switch, which lacked the detachable Joy-Cons. However, once a teardown of the new hardware had taken place, it was revealed that the joysticks used within the Switch Lite were almost identical to the problematic ones from the drift-ridden Joy-Cons, meaning that it was entirely possible for users to still experience drift.

Such a problem could be much worse for the Lite revision, as the control sticks are connected to the entire system, and cannot be removed and replaced as easily as they can be with the original Switch. In a video posted by Alexis Javier, he shows off his brand new Switch Lite playing Breath of the Wild, and you can quickly notice that input is being registered on the right joystick, despite the user not pressing any buttons. Now, the video in question could just stem from an unlikely rare, faulty unit. Or, it could have been done in order to raise outrage during the launch week of the Switch Lite. As of the time of writing, this video appears to be the only popular source showing off possible drift with the console, but only time will tell if drift will begin to impact owners of the Switch Lite.

This information actually had my dying in laughter x"D those lawsuits sure about to *appear* again lol. nintendo don't learn the first time on the drift issues don't they? the worst part is that these people bought it full priced -just imagine this; your enjoying your light switch and than bam a demonic entity arises and destroys your new switch joycon -drift -than when your about to see if you can fix it. you can't because it's stuck to the darn console itself. -so your screwed on buying another handheld -like gosh damn.

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Oh, boy. Here comes the People / YouTube channels talking about this shit for 5 years straight until the next console comes out.

lmao!! than comes the pitchforks of rage x'D

 

[Manana]

They should've just made it into a clamshell design with sliders instead of joycons. I feel like exposed/protruding analogs on a portable is asking for trouble. I guess the vita doesn't have stick drift problems though.

 

[Firexploit]

Nintendo should fix the joycon drift instead of the bootrom bug

 

[codezer0]

Nintendo should fix the joycon drift instead of the bootrom bug

(Perceived) piracy risk is their boogeyman though. Controller drift extreme just moves controllers in the opinions of bean counters. So, yeah.

 

[Deleted member 414991]

Idk. I dont believe it. I think people are trying so hard to worry and believe that this issue exists on the switch lite, that they are convincing themselves it still exists. I think its been fixed. It'd be insane for it not to be. And if not "fixed", greatly reduced. Ive had 4 day 1 sets of joycons and none of them drift. So i think 1, its over exaggerated, in terms of its commonality, and 2, i feel people LOOK for things to complain about and try and FIND issues. Im sure its been fixed to a great degree

There is no evidence it has been fixed, while there is evidence that it has not. I've had three sets of joycon and all of them drift, with taking proper care of them. I shouldn't have to replace my own joysticks multiple times instead of Nintendo getting its head out of its ass.

 

[GreenBanana]

I like all the complaints that attempt to stifle valid consumer concerns. On the Internet, even the invalid points of view are valid.

 

[Ampersound]

Nintendos priorities are a little shaky as of late.

 

[snobbysteven]

I am not surprised. Had they actually done something to fix this drifting issue I think they would have mentioned it to give people a little less worry about buying the lite model.

 

[leerpsp]

I like the ideal of the switch lite and will be getting one but will get the one with the bigger battery 1st.
If Nintendo is not going to fix the sticks then some one will end up making a new replacement stick for the switch that will fix this i'm sere.

 

[Captain_N]

If Nintendo managed to make a "revision" console without revising one of their biggest hardware-related mishaps in recent memory, then it's a massive failure that kinda deserves to be raged about for the next 5 years.

Instead of raging, the noobs could just not buy it....

 

[goldensun87]

Well, I guess I'll be waiting for further "revisions" before I buy my first Switch. Good job Nintendont.

 

[NeroAngelo]

I've had it happen to 3 sets of Joycons, packaged ones, and separately bought ones, including a fucking Hori one, the issue is with the stick design, it's prone to quick wear n tear. and has nothing to do with being barbarians while using the joycons, they're just shit design...