Talk:Joy-Con

Drift fix news

Nintendo appears ready to fix Joy Con drift for free.

As this was received on confidentiality at Vice, lets wait until an official statement is made here. --Masem (t) 00:33, 24 July 2019 (UTC)

question

What's the name of the array of buttons on the left joy-con? Masterball2 (talk) 02:21, 13 October 2019 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure they're called the Directional Buttons. ShalomSir (talk) 18:19, 14 October 2019 (UTC)

Question

It is mentioned that Nintendo repairs Joy-con controllers experiencing drift for free in the USA. However, there is no mention of their refusal to do so in the EU (they still charge £40 for the fix). Why is this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.25.39.98 (talk) 11:38, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

Mention of random dude online finding a fix

Hello! So I noticed that the article makes no mention of this dude online who managed to find a simple fix for Joy-Con drift. I swear i've seen it in news sources so maybe it's notable? If you'd like to me see if I can find info on it I can. Blaze The Wolf | Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 13:06, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

Find the reliable secondary sources, then add it. Doesn't require permission from anyone. Recommend checking WP:VG/RS reliable source list. -- ferret (talk) 15:12, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

I know it doesn't require permission. Just wasn't exactly sure if it's really something that should belong in the article or not. Blaze The Wolf | Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 16:16, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

Maybe a sentence at most? There's not much to be said. Sergecross73 msg me 17:30, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

And even then, I'd only include it if RSes have confirmed if it appeared to work, not just the mere existence of the fix. --Masem (t) 17:52, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

I'm fairly sure I've seen many sources saying that it does work (although some joycons you have to do a few extra steps so it'll work). I'll see if I can find anything. And I do agree that the mere existence of a fix doesn't warrant it's inclusion, as many people have found fixes that work for a little bit but then just stop working. Blaze The Wolf | Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 18:38, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

I've found a few sources, although because of the restrictions I have while I'm in school I'm a bit limited on the sources I can actually look at. I'll look a bit more when I get home to see if the sources I couldn't look at have any info that might help. Blaze The Wolf | Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 18:47, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift due to "design flaw", UK consumer group reports

https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift-due-to-design-flaw-uk-consumer-group-reports

"The research found that the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards showed noticeable wear on the joystick slider contact points, despite only being used for months. It is this wear that ultimately results in drifting.

In addition, dust and other contaminants were found in the Switch's internal components, despite attempts by Nintendo at dustproofing said areas." — Preceding unsigned comment added by Joyconfanuser (talk • contribs) 03:49, 20 December 2022 (UTC)