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 ...

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.

The Nintendo Switch 2's full unveiling on April 2 has confirmed one of its most exciting new features: mouse functionality. You can indeed use the console's new Joy-Con controllers like a computer ...

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.

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 just dropped a boatload of Switch 2 news. We got the release date, which is June 5, and plenty of details. The company also pulled the lid off a mysterious Joy-Con feature.

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 ...

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.

Today, a new video was posted that showcased the Switch 2 console. In particular, the video was about connecting the original Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

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.