Stick drift refers to the phenomenon where a controller’s joystick seemingly has a mind of its own. Your machine will interpret input that isn’t actually happening, often causing characters or cursors ...

There are many reasons to be excited about the Nintendo Switch 2, but one thing in particular has original Switch users ready to move on: Joy-Con drift. Plagued by a ...

Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have potentially confirmed that the next Nintendo console is going to fix the biggest issue with the current console, the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have flooded ...

Two separate teardowns warn gamers to expect controller-drift problems to persist, with iFixit explaining that the Joy-Con 2 sticks 'look almost exactly' like the original Joy-Cons inside. Nintendo ...

Eliminate annoying controller issues with easy resets, cleaning tips, and repair options for analog stick drift Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr You can fix PS4 controller drift by resetting or ...

There’s been a lot of discourse and FUD surrounding stick drift that’s been haunting the Switch 2, since it became a pernicious problem on the Nintendo Switch. But how much of a problem will it really ...

Nintendo Switch 2 won't feature Hall Effect sticks, increasing stick drift risk. Despite new tech, Switch 2 analog sticks won't use Hall Effect technology. High-priced games, lack of Hall Effect ...

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“This is a piss-poor excuse for a controller.” That’s how repair-focused YouTube channel iFixit starts its negative review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. The repair and tech experts suggest ...