How to Fix (and Avoid) Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift
Stick drift is caused by wear and tear to the analog joystick mechanism, causing the controller to register input and behave erratically. You can fix stick drift by calibrating your controllers, using Nintendos Joy-Con replacement program, or by opening them up and fixing them yourself.
How to Fix Joy-Con Drift on the Nintendo Switch: Full Guide
In this article, we go over several ways to fix Joy-Con drift, including simple fixes—like recalibrating or resetting your Joy-Cons—and more advanced ones—like repairing or replacing the joysticks yourself.
How to Eliminate Joystick Drift from a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
You may be tempted to throw away the controller and buy a new one, but a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has an MSRP of nearly $70.00! Fortunately, there is a relatively easy fix for joystick drift.
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Calibrate your control sticks within the Controllers and Sensors section of your Switch’s System Settings if the issue persists. Cleaning around the joystick with compressed air may also help dislodge any dust that could be causing the drift.
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The fastest Joy-Con drift fix is spraying electronic contact cleaner under the joystick cap - this works in about 70% of cases and takes under five minutes.
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Important: These steps may fix your issue. If your problem isn’t resolved, you can set up a repair for affected Joy-Con controllers.
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The good news is you have options to fix this inconvenience, some of which don't involve tools or spending any money at all. Here are five ways to fix, clean and replace your Joy-Cons on your...
How to Get Your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Repaired for Free
With enough playtime, all Nintendo Switch controllers will experience "Joy-Con drift" and require repairs. Thankfully, Nintendo has acknowledged this problem and now offers Joy-Con repairs for free.