In a new video posted to the iFixit YouTube channel, the company discovered that the new Joy-Cons 2 uses the same joystick mechanism, suggesting that they will likely drift over time. The video ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to suffer from the infamous "Joy-Con Drift." Tear-downs reveal repairing the problem may have ...

The new Joy-Cons also don’t look any easier to disassemble and repair. You’ll need a tri-point screwdriver to remove screws, and iFixit had to use a pick and isopropyl alcohol to dislodge the ...

Have you ever wanted to pop a pair of Joy-Cons on the side of your 12-inch laptop/tablet? Me neither, but creator ...

Two separate teardowns warn gamers to expect controller-drift problems to persist, with iFixit explaining that the Joy-Con 2 sticks 'look almost exactly' like the original Joy-Cons inside.

Two separate teardowns warn gamers to expect controller-drift problems to persist, with iFixit explaining that the Joy-Con 2 sticks 'look almost exactly' like the original Joy-Cons inside.

Repair expert gives Switch 2 a 3/10 for repairability, citing "probably still drifty" Joy-Cons and "tamper-proofing hidden in plain sight" News By Issy van der Velde published 6 June 2025 ...

If you experience Switch 2 Joy-Con drift, your best option is to contact Nintendo and arrange a repair or replacement. One way to lower the risk of drifting is to keep the controllers as clean as ...

A bluesky account named Nintendo Patents Watch demonstrated that the new analog sticks on the Switch 2 match Nintendo's latest stick patents.

Hardware Handheld Gaming PCs The Switch 2 has already sold 3.5 million units, making it Nintendo's fastest selling console yet—but I'm struggling to feel enthusiastic about this hardware launch ...