If the tweet in the post I quoted is correct, it really wouldn't be that tough of a solution. The tweet implies that the bundled JoyCon have issues, but the ones sold separately do not.
If that's the case, it's as simple as "register your Switch SN on a Nintendo site and receive a free set of JoyCon" and they just send out new sets. It would take time to produce enough, but it would get sorted.
Will it be a gigantic hassle and money loser for Nintendo? Yeah. Will it be incredibly difficult for the end-consumer to overcome? No, not really.
Yet another reason to wait until this Fall to buy a Switch, especially if you have a Wii U.
- Small initial library
- No VC
- Incomplete online services
- Missing OS features
- Holiday discounts on hardware, games & accessories
- Hardware/OS kinks