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Stick drifting on Switch Lite confirmed
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CyberPanda
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Ewwww why
Geki-D
Banned
That's really odd "drift". For me the drift I've always got on cheap third party pads has been the analogue drifting to one side whilst it's center. This looks more like a dropped input than actual "drift".
yurqqa
Member
You just need to use almost pure ethanol (usually 96%).
iconmaster
Banned
Very unscientific but Nintendo Life took a poll and out of 600+ respondents, 10% said drift on their Lites was already “severe.”
(I do have a hard time believing it could be that high already.)
www.nintendolife.com
(I do have a hard time believing it could be that high already.)
Poll: Is Your Switch Lite Suffering From Joy-Con Drift?
Or should that be 'Joy-Con-less drift'?
www.nintendolife.com
MagnesG
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That site have one of the most garbage Nintendo communities I've ever encountered, with other console trolls swarming in triggering some woke people there time to time.Very unscientific but Nintendo Life took a poll and out of 600+ respondents, 10% said drift on their Lites was already “severe.”
(I do have a hard time believing it could be that high already.)
Poll: Is Your Switch Lite Suffering From Joy-Con Drift?
Or should that be 'Joy-Con-less drift'?
Just an anecdote from me.
While I can believe idiot fanboys invade each other’s forums to stir the pot over consoles they can’t afford and/or their parents won’t buy for them (console wars are a sad fact of life in gaming), “woke” ideology and “triggering” has nothing to do with the subject.
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MagnesG
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Unrelated, but their relationship remains.
If something is unrelated, then there literally is no relationship. Semantics aside, it would be nice to not drag ideology into this thread. That’s all I’m saying. If that other site has issues with that sort of thing, then please leave it there.
Back on topic, it’s sad to see Nintendo having an issue like this. Whether it’s overblown or not, we’ll see.
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Katsura
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It could be, of course, but mine started to drift within 6 months. I used them a lot in that period but not more than any other controller for a new console. When you take one a part you can see how flimsy everything is. I think it's because of all the tech they have to cram into these small controllers like gyro, hd rumble etc. I'm not an engineer though. I needed a step by step guide with lots of pictures just to replace mine
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MagnesG
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I feel like I worded it out wrong and it made you misunderstood, or something. I'm just saying what is happening there, just in that site, clearly it does not in any way me wanting to inject any ideologies bullshit.
I'm not happy I'm the one to blame for dragging this though. Still, moving on.
Agreed, moving on. I probably did misinterpret intent, so my apology for any misunderstanding.
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iconmaster
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New video from a previous complainant. He shows a bit of built-in stick test, which is really key to determining drift IME. I see one moment of possible obvious drift but his thumb isn't in view at that precise moment, so I'm not 100% sure.
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bumleforce
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iconmaster
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Nintendo has filed a new version of the Switch Lite with the FCC. Digital Trends ties this to the drift issue, but there's no evidence yet this is intended to address that.
www.digitaltrends.com
Nintendo Working on New Switch Lite Model Amid Joy-Con Drift Concerns | Digital Trends
Nintendo only released the Switch Lite less than two weeks ago, but the company is already working on a new model of the handheld console. New FCC documents show the company is set to release the model, which comes amid a class-action lawsuit over Joy-Con drift problems affecting the console.
www.digitaltrends.com
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SLoWMoTIoN
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JFCNintendo has filed a new version of the Switch Lite with the FCC. Digital Trends ties this to the drift issue, but there's no evidence yet this is intended to address that.
Nintendo Working on New Switch Lite Model Amid Joy-Con Drift Concerns | Digital Trends
Nintendo only released the Switch Lite less than two weeks ago, but the company is already working on a new model of the handheld console. New FCC documents show the company is set to release the model, which comes amid a class-action lawsuit over Joy-Con drift problems affecting the console.
mcjmetroid
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Cannot believe they released the Switch Lite in this condition though, it might be too little too late hereNintendo has filed a new version of the Switch Lite with the FCC. Digital Trends ties this to the drift issue, but there's no evidence yet this is intended to address that.
Nintendo Working on New Switch Lite Model Amid Joy-Con Drift Concerns | Digital Trends
Nintendo only released the Switch Lite less than two weeks ago, but the company is already working on a new model of the handheld console. New FCC documents show the company is set to release the model, which comes amid a class-action lawsuit over Joy-Con drift problems affecting the console.
I mean the sales aren't fantastic so far are they?
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
It really feels like they thought they could get away with it until it's suddenly blown up in the last couple of months.
CJY
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wtf. I never cared too much because the joy cons could be switched out, but when they're built-in... woooo-boy. Nintendo are hitting boycott-tier garbage this gen. I've always loved the concept and execution of Switch, since I initially heard about a hybrid system so many years ago, but form the time I touched the original packaging on launch-day for the Switch, it felt and looked cheap and also felt rushed.
Anyway, I'm still enjoying my Switch, but Iwata should be spinning.
Anyway, I'm still enjoying my Switch, but Iwata should be spinning.
Jigsaah
Gold Member
Uh-Ooooh.
gizmodo.com
Nintendo's Week-Old Switch Lite Added to Joy-Con Drift Lawsuit
In the ongoing saga of Nintendo’s Joy-Con drift problem, it appears even the Switch Lite isn’t immune. On Saturday complaints about the barely week-old system were added to a class-action lawsuit against Nintendo.
gizmodo.com
Fake
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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift Lawsuit (Amended) | PDF | Nintendo | Video Game Companies Of Japan
Amended version of the class-action lawsuit brought against Nintendo in July 2019 now includes the Nintendo Switch Lite, launched Sept. 20, 2019, in the complaint.
Saber
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I think they though they were selling to kids. And with kids is like "not my fault, kids break toys easly".
lukilladog
Member
This problem will continue until sony, ms and nintendo stop buying the cheapest potentiometers Alps electric can make. This things cost them like 50 cents, no joke.
Otterz4Life
Member
Just sent both of my left joycons back for free repair.
Un-freaking-real.
I first called Nintendo and they have a prompt in their call menu telling you to set up a repair online if your joycon “aren’t working properly”. I set up the repair online and they sent me a shipping label. Lol
I guess it’s good they’re repairing them for free, but how long will these be “fixed”? Are they just going to replace the sticks with the same faulty sticks and I get to do this all over again in 8-12 months? I’m guessing YES on that. God knows when I’ll get my “fixed” joy con back.
Nintendo continues to be silent on this issue other than offering free repairs. Are they going to change the design? Can it be changed at this point? Nintendo had a legit smash hit with the Switch and this joycon issue is a huge turd in the punch bowl.
All of this DEFINITELY gives me pause when I think about buying games for my Switch. Why bother if playing games is such a pain with these shitty sticks? I’ve spent more time and money on my Xbox lately because I don’t have faith in the Switch hardware.
Un-freaking-real.
I first called Nintendo and they have a prompt in their call menu telling you to set up a repair online if your joycon “aren’t working properly”. I set up the repair online and they sent me a shipping label. Lol
I guess it’s good they’re repairing them for free, but how long will these be “fixed”? Are they just going to replace the sticks with the same faulty sticks and I get to do this all over again in 8-12 months? I’m guessing YES on that. God knows when I’ll get my “fixed” joy con back.
Nintendo continues to be silent on this issue other than offering free repairs. Are they going to change the design? Can it be changed at this point? Nintendo had a legit smash hit with the Switch and this joycon issue is a huge turd in the punch bowl.
All of this DEFINITELY gives me pause when I think about buying games for my Switch. Why bother if playing games is such a pain with these shitty sticks? I’ve spent more time and money on my Xbox lately because I don’t have faith in the Switch hardware.
Dr. Claus
Vincit qui se vincit
I have 3 sets of Joycon as well as a switch lite. Neither I or my friends/family have had this issue and I am questioning how wide spread this really is.
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Deleted member 17706
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Wow, that's unacceptable. Even more so than the standard Switch since you can't just use a different Joycon.
I recently played the DQXI demo and pressing the left analog stick would advance the dialog. That would be a disaster with stick drift...
I recently played the DQXI demo and pressing the left analog stick would advance the dialog. That would be a disaster with stick drift...
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SLoWMoTIoN
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It's a conspiracy all the people that bought a launch Switch are doing obviously!
IT's all bs..
1) they sold hundreds of thousands of these things already. So a few people reporting issues, assuming they are even valid, is a non-story.
2) Nintendo repairs all joycons in the US for free even if out of warranty. I don't see why this would not also apply to the Switch Lite going forward if it runs into the same issue.
3) Switch Lites can still be returned to the retailer for money back.
4) Switch Lites have a 1 yr warranty.
5) big corporations with $$$$ always have many many lawsuits against them at all times.
6) the only people that will win in the end if any are the lawyers.
1) they sold hundreds of thousands of these things already. So a few people reporting issues, assuming they are even valid, is a non-story.
2) Nintendo repairs all joycons in the US for free even if out of warranty. I don't see why this would not also apply to the Switch Lite going forward if it runs into the same issue.
3) Switch Lites can still be returned to the retailer for money back.
4) Switch Lites have a 1 yr warranty.
5) big corporations with $$$$ always have many many lawsuits against them at all times.
6) the only people that will win in the end if any are the lawyers.
Animagic
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I think Nintendo has no idea why Switch has done well. Removing the ability for this thing to dock goes directly opposite of their messaging for the last two plus years. They also keep announcing new products that don’t work with it.
‘To me, it seems like they are just trying everything and hoping some of it works out for them: ring fit, brain age, handheld only switch, etc.
iconmaster
Banned
Cool. When it happens, let us know. If Nintendo has quit offering free repairs by then, I’m pretty experienced at replacing Joy-Con sticks. I’ll walk you through it.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Yeah almost like
The switch is selling great.
Dr. Claus
Vincit qui se vincit
This was the point behind my post here. I remember seeing a lot of people freaking out that the Switch Dock was scratching their screens, that PS4s were bricking on launch, etc. It all turned out to be just a few thousand out of millions of owners, which is a very tiny amount of people.
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SLoWMoTIoN
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Meanwhile my 3 Vita's are perfect! (rip)
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
They're just Nintendo haters. Doubt they even own a Switch imotbhlol
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Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
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SLoWMoTIoN
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I have more playtime on my Vita than my Switch. I think I only used my Switch for XC2 and 3Hoes so far. 5 hours in Smash eh.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
You ruined it.
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HoodWinked
Member
even the ALPS analog modules on xbox and playstation eventually have drift as well so its going to be hard to turn around public perception on this even if the failure tolerance is on par with other consoles.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I'm sorry, I forgot how sensitive Vita owners are
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
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SLoWMoTIoN
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Go play your empty Zelda game nerd
TUROK
Member
There's a game about three hoes?! I gotta get in on this shit.
CuteFaceJay
Member
Very unscientific but Nintendo Life took a poll and out of 600+ respondents, 10% said drift on their Lites was already “severe.”
(I do have a hard time believing it could be that high already.)
Poll: Is Your Switch Lite Suffering From Joy-Con Drift?
Or should that be 'Joy-Con-less drift'?
So did Microsoft till the numbers of returns started flowing in due to all the red rings.
