Joy-Con drift has loomed over the Switch throughout the console's career. This condition causes phantom movements: the character or camera begins to move on its own, without the player touching the controller sticks. This symptom, which affects many consoles, has been acknowledged by Nintendo; a free repair program has also been implemented by the after-sales service.
Customizable buttons by profile and by game
The launch of the Switch 2 has reawakened hope that Nintendo has found a solution. But it won't be with the Hall effect, often presented as the ultimate cure. «The Joy-Con 2 controllers have been completely redesigned,” explained Nate Bihldorff, vice president of product development at Nintendo of America. “They’re not Hall Effect sticks, but the feel is really good,” he added to NintendoLife.
Hall Effect sticks are based on magnets, effectively eliminating the stick friction that can eventually wear out the Joy-Con’s internal mechanisms and cause drift. It is possible to replace the Switch controller sticks with Hall effect models (sold by third-party manufacturers), but this is not the solution chosen by Nintendo. Here's hoping that the manufacturer's remedy is just as effective.
Another big new feature of the Switch 2 is the presence of two buttons on the back (GL and GR) of the new Pro Controller and the Joy-Con support supplied with the console. They can be used, for example, to take screenshots or to simulate the click of the sticks.
Nate Bihldorff adds that the Switch 2's settings will allow you to modify the behavior of these buttons and even all the controller buttons not only by profile, but also by game. "What's great is that you'll be able to configure your controller preferences according to the game and the profile," explains the executive. "Once everything is set up perfectly, the next time you launch this game, it will launch with your profile and your settings will already be saved.".
This is not unlike what Valve's Steam Deck offers. As a significant bonus, the Nintendo Switch Online controllers (NES, SNES, N64, Mega Drive and now GameCube) will benefit from the same settings.
Source: NintendoLife
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