Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Issues? It Might Just Be Your HDMI Cable Make sure to use the Switch 2 cable included with the new gaming console.

Stick drift comes for everyone, but Nintendo Switch hardware has a reputation for being particularly prone to failure. Naturally, everyone is wondering if the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new Joy-Con ...

The Joy-Con Drift This issue is believed to be caused by wear and tear on the joystick’s internal components, the buildup of dust or debris, or design flaws in the mechanism itself.

Street Fighter 6 is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2, and the Pro controller is the best way to play Capcom's fighter.

The Joy-Con controllers on the Switch 2 are compact, wireless, and built to slide onto either side of the console. They’re super convenient, but like any wireless gear, they need charging.

Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy-Con 2 removed. There is a sticker on the connector part of Joy-Con 2, so peel it off. The magnets for fixing the Joy-Con 2 are exposed. Both ends are secured with screws ...

To put it another way, the Joy-Con 2's "thunk" is like the satisfying sound of a luxury car door being slammed shut rather than the sound of a cheap economy car closing. The "thunk" means security.

An early teardown of Switch 2 Joy Cons reveals very similar stick hardware, which might be a sign that they're destined to drift.

Nintendo Switch 2 technical specs: Console, Dock, Joy-Con 2 Take a look at the technical specifications of the Big N's Nintendo Switch 2 console and its various attachments and peripherals.

Summary: Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers are not using Hall Effect sticks. The company has also stated that the sticks are more durable and have smoother movement.

Rumors emerging around Christmas last year suggested that Joy-Con 2 would implement the Hall effect to deal with the joystick-drift problems plaguing the original units.

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers won't use Hall Effect sticks, meaning they may be prone to stick drift.