A pair of Joy-Cons slide around on their edges in the Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer (2025), Nintendo YouTube Waluigi (Kevin Afghani) drifts around a tight corner in Mario Kart World ...

Still, now you can go beyond a simple rumble. With the Switch 2, missing Joy-Cons will now vibrate and play a beeping sound, which should make it easier to hear your poor controller's cries for help.

During a Q&A with several of Nintendo's senior hardware development staff, the panel was asked if the new Joy-Con and Pro controllers for the Switch 2 have solved the stick drift-problem.

Engadget has asked Nintendo why the company opted not to use Hall effect tech in the Joy-Con 2. We've also asked whether the Switch 2 Pro Controller foregoes Hall effect sensors as well.

However, while Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons aren’t relying on anti-drift Hall effect sensors, it has yet to confirm exactly what technology is in use.

In addition to the Joy-Con 2 controllers being able to be used like a mouse, sporting larger thumbsticks, and having a dedicated GameChat button, Nintendo revealed during its Switch 2 Nintendo ...

While Nintendo shared a lot about Switch 2’s hardware, it won’t confirm how new Joy-Cons will avoid “joy-con drift.” or if they use Hall-effect joysticks.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons might not have Hall Effect sticks, but the magnetic attachments are generally considered a highlight of the new design. However, users are reporting that the magnets are ...

As murmurs about the Nintendo Switch 2’s capabilities and design start to solidify into a clearer image, the gaming industry ...

Nintendo has released more details about the Nintendo Joy-Con 2 controllers for the Switch 2, including that the “C” Button enables a new GameChat feature.

T he Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on Thursday, June 5 for $449.99 USD / $629.99 CAD / £395.99 / €469.99 / 49,800 yen in the US.