Nintendo has filed a patent for new joystick technology that may prevent Joy-Con drift in the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The patent showcases the use of magnetic fields in the joystick, which would ...

If you are like me and prefer gamepads over keyboard and mouse when playing games, you have probably encountered the analog stick drift issue at some point in your life. Unfortunately, this error, ...

Once again confirming what many original Switch owners feared, iFixit’s teardown of the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons reveals a familiar joystick design that uses a resistive material that could lead to ...

Joy-Cons may look great, but none of them are immune to eventual stick drift. As a result, you’re much better off upgrading your Nintendo Switch with Crkd’s Nitro Deck for better ergonomics and ...

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers may feature mouse functionality with light source and sensors for improved gameplay.

Many Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con features have been revealed by a new patent. They show an optical sensor and mouse functionality for both Joy-Cons. Nintendo will reveal more details at the Switch 2 ...

With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon and presumably launching sometime in the Summer, perhaps it’s a little too late for even one of the best Switch controllers and Joy-Con alternatives to hit ...

A 2:1 aspect ratio composite depicting a thinking Mario next to a close-up of (mockup) Switch 2 Joy-Cons in a grip. The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons may be able to operate in a computer mouse-like mode.

Some Switch 2 players have complained that their Joy-Cons come off too easily when using the Killswitch case from accessory maker Dbrand. The issue happens mostly when holding the console by the ...

The latest from Nintendo is a Switch first-party accessory that offers a way to charge the Joy-Con controllers without the need to attach them to the console. This would be particularly beneficial for ...

A patent filed by Nintendo has strengthened rumors that Nintendo Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers will include mouse functionality. The patent was filed Aug. 1, 2023, but was published Thursday, Feb. 6, ...