I have never encountered such shoddy controllers. Do the workaround at your own risk and don’t blame anyone if it doesn’t work. Hardware is going to wear out, but the joycons should last for several years. Still not working perfectly? That's so irresponsible, Nintendo. That's what quality control and warranties are for. @Guitario they made a new one, but it didn’t fix the issues discussed here. Once that’s complete run through the same tests we mentioned earlier like flicking the stick and rotating it. Anyone else familiar with this issue or is it isolated to mine? why paying 70+ bucks for a device, which is defective in a short period of time ... 30 bucks 8bitdo will do it too .... maybe better than the OG one ;(, the only thing i do not like with 8bitdo - i hate the playstation like stick placement ... i love asymetric stick positions since the dreamcast, so much better to control ... having the stick below the digipad just does not feel right haha. But my original black one that I use all the time is still flawless. And that is why people go silent. And, anecdotally, I know a few people IRL who have dealt with the issue as well, which likely means its impacting a huge number of people overall. Anyways, giving it a good blow and cleaning out the analogue stick caps, which were admittedly filthy, seemed to do the job for now. I have 4 Pro Controllers, all a few years old now, and they all drift to a certain degree at certain times. If any debris gets in between the pads and the motherboard then it can hinder a button's response to the point that it may do nothing when you press it. It can and will happen to everyone who owns a pair, including you. The only issue is the way that Nintendo designed the cup of the joystick, it allows dust to fall into the joystick itself. These housings need to be cleaned directly to eliminate the problem. I've had PS4 controllers develop drift, and no pro controllers. An internet connection is required to view bookmarked News items. Nintendo have always had an issue with their systems for that. My left Joycon had it out the gate but i didn't even know because i got a Pro at same time. With that scenario, my 2nd pro con started to drift ahead of the 1st pro con. Joy-Con drift is an issue that Switch owners have been encountering over the last few months that causes the analog sticks on the controllers to … Have not used my joycons ever since i got em back for the third time and drifting again within a week. I just assumed the joysticks were like my other controllers like Wii, Wii U, and GameCube. I didn't have problem with drifting on my pro controller, what I had was two pro controllers where the left stick would start squeaking. It only became apparent then so is not due to improper usage etc. Got a pro controller 7 months ago and if this article states that It also has the same problem then I may have to put my switch on a backburner till a proper fix is issued. Both were bought in the first few months of the Switch launch. It's funny that I'm seeing this article right after rage quitting my Switch because of joycon drift. (not to mention, the 80 dollar joy-cons that drifts worse/ just as bad). My Pro controller hasn't given me any problems, but until now, I didn't think I would need to suffix that statement with 'yet'. Added an option to transfer software data between the system memory and an SD card. Advanced controller grips that utilize a tri-layer combination of materials to give gamers better grip, support and comfort on Switch Pro controllers. Who knows. Once you’ve applied the final dousing of cleaning, wait a good ten minutes with the controller in a well-ventilated area to make sure it’s all lovely and dry in there before putting it back together. 1. @sixrings The joycon controllers have a documented issue with drifting that's not connected to abuse of the controller. I totally didn't expect them to do anything about it, but am grateful that they are repairing it now. That’s now been followed by two hotfixes. Configurations can be customized for the following controllers: Joy-Con (L), Joy-Con (R), Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Just because for you the switch Pro controller had drift and no other has, doesn't mean that automatically means the switch Pro controller is more prone to drifting. I'm not having any issues with the replacements so far. Cleaning out the joystick through disassembly fixes it - nothing is wrong with the unit itself, just dust ingress getting in. @Ronwantread as the article says, even the xbox elite controller is prone ot drifting. @dazzleshell I'm in the same boat. I've cleaned it twice already. Article posters are the individual owner of the article content. Its as likely to happen on all consoles. Its seems to be degrading pretty fast over the last few days, it started out as a slight drift, now my villagers is taking a few steps down. While anybody else who plays 4 hours a day would probably see more wear and tear. Ohno. It literally scrapes off over time. Make sure the metal contact ring is also completely clean, then put the metal/plastic wheel back inside with tweezers, pinch the green housing back against the cradle box and you're done. SHOP PRO GRIPS This vibrant red Performance Thumbstick set adds 9.9mm of height to your Switch Pro Controller sticks, increasing accuracy and … PSA. But anyone saying they have issue I would say where is your documented problem? Custom configurations can be saved as favorites in System Settings > Controllers and Sensors. Gaming hard on Splatoon 2 probably speeded up the developing fault. Now I have 4 perfect working joycons again. We do not license content or design to any other site. I wanted to casually play BOTW, and Link kept running off platforms without my input. I had to replace the analog sticks. The only time cleaning the board won't solve your issue is when there's a problem with the motherboard itself, which is rare. Would explain why it was fixed after the software was closed. It happens when I use my 8BitDo... but when I use anywhere else, it’s ok. I have a stock of flex cables to replace them when needed. This process was not mentioned in the article. A lot better than Nintendo's pro controller. My Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Pro Controller started to drift last month. All you're doing is anecdotal evidence. Users can now transfer downloadable software, update data, and DLC from the system memory to an SD card (and vice versa). I am surprised at how many of you haven't read the article correctly. RELATED: At This Rate, The Switch Pro Will Have Joy-Con Drift Too. The d-pad is the only issue I had with my pro-controller from the start. 10.0.2 should hopefully resolve that issue, but likely won’t address stick drift from before 10.0.0. However, the Pro controller for the Switch is not without its faults. It comes as no surprise that the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller may drift - this can happen on every single controller, but it's never as common as the Joy Cons. @Zuljaras I have owned Xbox one, ps4 and switch, and have only experienced drift on the Nintendo joy cons(two of them) and pro controller. It always happens after 14 months. My drift on my Splatoon 2 themed Pro controller seemed to have happened suddenly after a recent update. Hey @AlexOlney, thanks a lot for this video and the other one with the joycon. I don't think Pro Controller drift is a widespread issue. This is just bad. Go to the Home Menu, navigate down to System Settings, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the left menu and select Controllers and Sensors. When I use the Pro Controller's D-pad it causes so many screw ups because again I swear I hit either right or left and instead the piece snaps down into place wherever as if I hit the up command. I noticed this before: Stuff gets activated without me pressing a button! I picked up a brand new WiiU pro controller in January (off work with a broken leg for three months so planned a play-through of Breath of the Wild). After about 13 months of casual use my blue dualshock 4 got a bad case of drift in the right stick. They never drifted once, again I take care of my stuff, so there is that. They probably chose them because of the smaller size and not to save money, but still the way they handle this is unacceptable. Document your own and send them in for warranty replacement or fix or contact NIN if you have to pay to ship. I don't even dare to click on the sticks (as buttons). Nintendo has been offering FREE repairs on controllers, and believe me, if they could avoid this cost because they are not at fault, they would. It only started in the past couple of months, but having my character randomly run to the left is annoying. It is super comfortable, however, I probably should have gotten the 8BITDO controller for less money. I'm having the same issue with my pro controller. It's almost never an issue with the joystick's cradle box; It's the wheel housings on the two sides of the cradle box (In this particular case for the pro controller, it's the two green plastic enclosures). Don’t worry, if you click this link it will take you right to the part of our handy guide video that should help you out if you’re not sure what to do or where, but it’s a fairly simple procedure as long as you pay attention to which screws come from where, and make sure you don’t lose any. And those two have been tucked away in my blue tote bucket with all my personal belongings from high school and such. Custom configurations are stored on the Nintendo Switch system. One bought earlier than the other with the 2nd/newer one getting less use until ACNH came out. I do not experience in any other game or the menus. Or sometimes neither presses will register the first time pressed. To clean the wheel assemblies without soldering/desoldering, you gently pry the top of the green housings away from the cradle box, remove the metal/plastic wheel from inside with tweezers, and gently clean the carbon wheel with isopropanol and a q-tip being sure to remove all debris (If any of the carbon wheel is completely worn off, the wheel housing needs replaced which will require soldering/desoldering. Alex is the man responsible for the daily videos you'll find on our YouTube channel. @WiltonRoots I can't say what they think, however I remember the 3ds having warning signs when playing games for a certain amount of hours that the "it's time to take a break" notification would pop up. Where is the famous Nintendo ingenuity? @WiltonRoots Maybe it is the consumers fault for playing their games too much lol. I ended up fixing it with contact cleaner just like they say here, and since April it has worked very good. Random: YouTuber Shows Google Stadia Version Of Cyberpunk... Zelda Voice Actress Patricia Summersett Speaks Out About ... Random: Looks Like You Have No Control Over Mario Party D... Super Smash Bros. No surprise here. Just search "Wii U gamepad teardown" on YT if you want to see the disassembly process. How to Fix Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Drift for $10. I just wanted to stress that Joy Con drift and Pro Controller drift are not the same! (pic: Nintendo) Bowser was also asked about ongoing problems with Joy-Con drift on the Switch’s controllers, although it should be noted that Nintendo of … So drift issues should be a lot less common and the same as on other consoles. @sixrings yeah, I used to complain as well, but then I realized I lived in a family of 4 kids (2 under the age of 5) who love to play the switch. I bought him a new one and nothing yet, however he plays 3ds more then his switch. @Zuljaras You and me both. Seriously. I don't see the value in a controller that drifts after less than 1 year like mine did. Analog sticks are mechanical objects subject to the laws of physics. Drifting is a problem that is undeniably common in the Switch’s Joy-Con, but it can also affect Pro Controllers as well. Even joy-cons aren’t faulty! This means they wear down and eventually will malfunction and need service. In all likelihood you’re going to see dust, debris, hair, the usual suspects for why precise electronics aren’t cutting the proverbial mustard. After just 2 years of use all the Joycons have knackered. Maybe Nintendo didn’t factor in that people spend so many long long hours playing games. Will there ever be a Switch Pro? Nintendo denied it is a problem and wanted to charge me £35 per controller to fix it. All content should be considered opinion. That's the reason why the person who wrote the repair guide posted by @wert303b was able to use PS4 replacement sticks to repair his controller. Ohhhhh, what a mess. Step 1: Don't buy a pro controller.Step 2: Buy a CHEAPER third party pro controller that doesn't have the issue. I am in my 30s and never had any other controllers break/drift/etc. How to Fix Joy-Con Drift on Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. The update is targeted on Pro Controllers being newly registered with the console, which could result in a false analogue stick input impacting its use. What is “Joy-Con drift”? Yet there have been times where I know I'm only pressing a certain direction but it still reads another input. Might as well throw my hat into the ring, I’ve had zero issues with my launch Pro Controller. Noticed it first when I loaded up Splatoon 2. 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I bought my Switch (black and grey)in December of 2018 and bought a used pro controller at Gamestop last September, no drift problems. @sixrings I don’t abuse my controllers and I’ve had joy-con drift twice now and I know my new pair has drift upcoming. Nintendo I love u...but this is just purely unacceptable. I have no problems taking a break, all my games are offline on the switch. I can't agree with this. If you're going to sell these controllers for such a high price, I expect quality. Considering it's officially licensed by Nintendo, I would imagine that it would be a good product and it is. I didn't think any of Nintendos controllers had drift issues. By far not only a Nintendo issus though. If you’re still seeing problems however, you’re going to need to get a bit more technical. If the issue no longer presents itself you’re one of the mega lucky ones, and you don’t need to do anything more. I dread the day my pro controller starts drifting. Also be sure to leave it alone for a time. Analog stick and button configurations can now be changed for each paired controller. @RustedHero You need to open up your pro controller and clean the contact points on the motherboard and the silicone pads that contact them (for the d-pad, all four contact points). Give the stick a general wiggle to make sure the cleaner gets in and around everywhere it needs to, and don’t be afraid if it feels like the stick is catching in places, that’s just because the faceplate of the controller usually stops it from moving this far. Nintendo needs to fix this crap! Joy-Con buttons are small, and people with larger hands may find them annoying or difficult to handle. Nintendo Switch system update Version 10.0.2 fixes Pro Controller drift. @Kawaiipikachu Probably I've just never seen so much articles about controller issues foe the other consoles. I'm surprised my 3DS hasn't had this problem and I've had it for a good 7 years, the red covering on it has started to peel off but that's just wear and tear, however ever since then, I have not had my 3DS drift at all, my Wii U hasn't had that problem either, and I got that in June of 2014, It's still has the black covering on it, and I haven't bothered taking it off, cause in fear of having that drift. @Zuljaras It may be true that the pro controller doesn't have the same as a joycon.Just the Pro controllers thumbstick, just like with any other mechanical device, can wear out over time. Added an option to remap the controller buttons. I think my first one was cleaning out a sticky button on a Gameboy Micro, and then I put some custom buttons in a Wii Controller for the fun of it. The fault developed just under 2 years. A maximum of 300 news items can be bookmarked. Nintendo would normally at the very least release some sort of Joycon 2.0 that corrects all these problems and maybe sell them at a discount to players who have had Joycon 1.0 problems. The DYI guy. Once you’ve completed that you should now have a fully-working Pro Controller again, unless there was something else wrong with it like the A button had melted. I play Smash professionally (or at least as professionally as I can), and I have already experienced drifting on almost all of my left joycons and now on my PRO controller (that's why I'm here). @wert303b Please read the cleaning process I mentioned above if you're interested in fixing them (which is much easier than fully disassembling a joy-con joystick assembly for the record). The other known issue where you can be pushing right to make your character go right then for some reason it goes up or even left. And don’t even get me started on the joycons. Normal life wear an tear? @New_Guest Did you happen to boot the game up while the analog sticks werent in their neutral position? So don't panic about your pro controller, it's as likely to do it as any other console you have. In that case your only other option is to get in touch with Nintendo directly and discuss repairing the controller with them. Nintendo have dropped a hotfix for the Nintendo Switch System software this morning, bumping the version number up to 10.0.2 and addressing a … Now works great but the pad dimensions were a tiny bit different so the feeling is a bit off. My biggest problem with my 3 pairs of joycons is the SR SL buttons. I think you have your head in the sand. @MsJubilee Can you read?The article literally says that EVERY controller can drift.Only the Joy-Cons have a problem where they drift very easily. Hopefully they will last alot longer before I have to clean and/or replace them if the cleaning doesn't work. You did no research and instead came down on a group of people. I'll give this guide a go and see if it makes any difference to that device. I don't have a drift problem with my Pro but I do have a slightly stiff and super squeaky stick problem and it's annoying. Friction doesn’t give a damn how well you treat your things or how much you paid for them. Any one had luck removing a stripped screw on the Pro Controller? Each person need to do their homework here. @Henmii the pro controller is prone to drift as much as any other console so on less you never play games you risk this on any console you play. @sixrings you are delirious if you think drift is made up at this point. This portion of the Nintendo Switch IGN wiki explains what Joy-Con Drift is and how you can attempt to fix any Joy-Con Drift issue as quick and easy as As much as I like the Switch, the drifting issue is just embarrassingly badly handled. @Guitario Nothing that I know of so far. 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My pro controllers suffer from drift, and not even mildly. I remember the issues with the docks scratching the screens... mine doesn’t do that, some people must be rough with the hardware. i swear i was going to get a pro controller but now no way i am not buying a 90 dollar controller just to get drift again i am probably just going to get a third party controller btw i live in canada so thats why its 90 dollars. If there was any justice we would be mentioning Joycon drift in the same sentence as RROD and the ApocalyPS3. Excitable and fuelled by coffee alone, his floppy hair has charmed many a sceptic into subscribing. I have said in another article and I’m going to repeat here: this is not a controller problem! And that law-case is now going on for ages, and they still haven't found Nintendo guilty. I have 4x Xbox 360 Controllers, 4x PS3 Controllers, 4x Dreamcast Controllers, 3x Xbox One Controllers, 4x Joycons and a wireless GameCube pad-thing for the Switch and I've only ever had problems with the Joycons. also why are those screenshots in the basic white theme. General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience. I’ve had it a couple of years and use it quite a bit. The left stick on my wii u gamepad had drift. I personally have yet to see one that's been completely worn through though). I used the process linked above to fix my joysticks and added thin tape afterward to hopefully minimize the chances of happening again. My first two 2017 launch procons got drift after around 400 hours. Button configurations can also be customized on the Nintendo Switch Lite system. I've owned Nintendo systems for years and they each have their own quirks overtime (the N64 analog stick getting "loose", [but that was after 8 years], the 3DS circle pad grip coming off [after 5 years]) but this one started happening rather early, and it also isn't an easy fix because it keeps coming back for me. Give these casuals time to catch up to us, and then you'll see the bandwagon. But yeah. This is the third update in three weeks, as Nintendo dropped the nice rounded version number of 10.0.0 on 13th April. And I doubt the drift is just a Joy-Con - it's because it is the flavor of the day and people are saying it just Joy-Con only. I suspect Nintendo saves a lot of money on those cheap components, otherwise they would already have solved it. It works fine now and the control stick drifting issue has been resolved. Believe me, if Nintendo COULD resolve this with a firmware change or software update, we would have seen that with the new versions of the Switch/lite, but we don't. super mario maker 2 maker id:GFH-MCB-51H AC NH Dream address:DA-8686-0818-6844 I don't trust myself with these things. It's surprising how misinformed they were when writing this article - using the method they suggest is at best a coincidental remedy that is a minor temporary fix. And vice versa if a different direction. You want to go into your Switch’s settings menu and recalibrate the offending stick - it’s usually the left stick but we aren’t here to judge. @Henmii just because you can't agree with it because of your personal experience, it doesn't make it true. Here’s the part itself: https://tech.alpsalpine.com/prod/e/html/multicontrol/potentiometer/rkjxk/rkjxv122400r.html. You saved me a lot of money and hours of anger while playing a game and fighting against drifting at the same time! This usually happens with other people's joy cons, but in this case it happened to my pro controller. I tried the guide and no luck. I'd recommend it to anyone, and once you've done it a few times its not so scary. ... And Platinum! If it was anywhere close to the case of joycons, we would all have heard about it much more often. I just purchased a brand new switch pro controller, took it out of the box, connected it, and have drift issues already!!!! For what it’s worth - Xbox One, PlayStation Dual Shock, and the Nintendo Pro controllers all use the same mechanical Alps joystick part. Once you’ve got out as much as you can, it’s time to whack out that contact cleaner. Has this guide helped at all? @wert303b here we go. That introduced the ability to manage where game data is stored on the Switch, as well as the major accessibility enhancement of system-wide button remapping. My left analog on pro has drift as well. Find Out With Nintendo's Year In Review. Hooray! I took them apart, replaced it with a metal joystick, but the problem came back. I thought I had a tiny bit of drift on Pokémon Shield the other day, the cursor on the map screen was slowly moving up on its own, but I couldn’t select any fast travel markers, and it didn’t do it again, so I think it was a weird bug. However Nintendo has a bunch of entitled owners who abuse their products and like to complain online. It’s possible you may be charged for a repair depending on various circumstances, so be prepared to cough up a bit to get back on the Pro Controller train. Any fixes? The D-pad is pretty terrible though. i know the pro controller might be different i personally didn't get any drift from it yet, but the whole drift problems is not really a big deal, all you need to do is just clean it, you won't need to open it either just clean under the joystick and it should work like new, everytime it comes for me i just clean and it works fine. I still love my Switch. That’s not to say Nintendo’s products are cheap or shoddy universally; drift is an issue that can affect any controller on the market – even the mighty Xbox One Elite Controller isn’t safe. I love the Steam Controller's extra buttons though. The left stick was drifting by mid-March, admittedly after 5-6hrs of use a day, 5 days a week. The rest of the pro controller is fine. If it's out of warranty you may be better of money-wise fixing it yourselves as long as you have good soldering skills. Don’t worry, a quick recalibration just like before should solve any woes that may befall you. My gratitude and all credit goes to the author; the author also noted to spread the word and so here’s the resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KXz0gD1Lo-7UkDyezSnyrm1vILn-fMSilwPE_kpOik/mobilebasic. I encourage you to check out the youtube videos that clearly display this, and then go a step further and validate it with your own hardware. We already have a guide up on how to fix drifting Joy-Con if you need it, but the same rules don’t completely apply to the Pro Controller. Scroll down on the right hand part of the screen and select Calibrate Control Sticks because we’re planning to do just that. I've had drift issues with a few joycons, even a pair straight out of the box (Splatoon pink and green, luckily amazon replaced straight away). Thanks. Nintendo have dropped a hotfix for the Nintendo Switch System software this morning, bumping the version number up to 10.0.2 and addressing a software issue causing Pro Controller stick drift. It would even keep going left for a couple of seconds even without touching the L joystick. I really hope these hardware manufacturers get their act together. just get a big hammer either it will fix it or break it for good. Although the steps detailed below are simple and not tremendously challenging, we do have to state that you follow this guide at your own risk, we cannot take responsibility for any whoopsies that may occur. I also rarely see any articles about other consoles with drift issues. @sixrings Boo. Drifting is a problem that is undeniably common in the Switch’s Joy-Con, but it can also affect Pro Controllers as well. Most often a small amount of the carbon ring abrades off and compromises contact between the carbon and metal ring, but sometimes external debris gets into the wheel housing and causes the same problem. I had drift in 3 pairs joy con, on the pro, have a more usage, never had any kind of drift problem. @Micheal6043 Nintendo fans reading carefully? I eventually called Nintendo Support last week and they were able to setup a free (post) warranty repair. My Wii U gamepad has a bad case of drift in its left stick which pretty much makes the console unplayable. It's incompetence of design. Nintendo Switch controllers have been prone to drifting issues on their thumbsticks since the start. The controller I use the most is actually the 8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus.. And that one has a broken "A" button so I managed to find my old SNES controller (still in working condition) and replaced the rubber pad of the buttons. I got rid of my pro controller and I got the Nintendo licensed PDP controller instead. And User Abuse happens more then you think it's not a quirk that it happens. Players from all over reported that their Switch consoles were experiencing a phenomenon called Joy-Con drift, which has resulted in a class-action lawsuit against the company. I opted to replace the parts myself. If the crosshair moves without you doing anything (however little), if you’re unable to make a clean, smooth 360º rotation, or if it doesn’t even want to move all the way to the edge in some areas, you’ve got a problem. For longer standing problems, we’d suggest trying to recalibrate the controller as a troubleshooting measure, before getting in touch with Nintendo support. @sixrings I totally understand what you mean. @RustedHero Mine does it too sometimes but I've caught myself pressing in between up and right sometimes. If you want to see a video showing this process search YT for a video titled "How to Fix Analog Drift or Analog Stutter on PS4 Controller (Cleaning Solution)". Very recently my copy of Smash brothers kept starting up whenever I wanted to leave it, as if I pressed the A button (wich I didn't). Not since alllll my other controllers from Nintendo still work fine after all those years! Even Lawyers require Documentation to proceed and without that your at the mercy of the Plaintiff to find holes in the story. Out of all my consoles the Switch controllers are the only ones that give me problems constantly... @spirit_flame From what I understand, the people who claim they don't have joycon drift are probably the same ones who play the switch maybe 4 hours a week. The joysticks are mounted to small pcbs that are completely removable and the interior layout of the gamepad is very straight-forward. The Pro controller is a separate product (an accessory.) All my PS3 controllers have seen better days but their sticks still work fine. Five configurations can also be saved as favorites for Nintendo Switch Lite. Because overall ALL consoles have the same amount of risk of it happening. It's too high, which significantly slows down quick, rapid presses. Never been used! Nintendo has instructed customer service representatives to stop charging customers to fix Nintendo Switch controllers suffering from Joy-Con drift, according to a new report. Note that save data and some update data cannot be transferred to an SD card. (Knock on wood). Find Out With Nintendo's Year In Review, Guide: How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KXz0gD1Lo-7UkDyezSnyrm1vILn-fMSilwPE_kpOik/mobilebasic, https://tech.alpsalpine.com/prod/e/html/multicontrol/potentiometer/rkjxk/rkjxv122400r.html, Small Phillips Head Screwdriver (long-necked). Cheers. Hosted by 44 Bytes. @XenoShaun Fixing a WiiU gamepad joystick is probably one of the best first experiences you could have with controller repair. It shouldn't be that way... @Fido007 you might be onto something here. There's class action lawsuits against Nintendo on this. This makes games like Splatoon almost unplayable. For the joy cons, my two left ones developed drift (I use the left stick for walking in games a lot more than the right sticks). It should work like new with no problems at all. Stop whining and repair the joystick yourself... it's so easy my daughter can do that and it'll cost next to nothing. There could be a couple reasons why there isn't drift in Switch games. I'm probably wearing toe shoes, and there's nothing you can do to stop me! I agree it is annoying and frustrating especially when in combat, it happened 2 days ago when I was playing The Witcher 3 fighting a werewolf. Ultimate Version 10.1.0 Is Now Live, He... What Are Your Most-Played Switch Games This Year? But I get it: reducing costs by using the cheapest parts. i recently brought a pro controller this week n yesterday it started 2 drift horribly .. i disconnected da pro controller thru settings > controllers n sensors ...& turned it bak on n now iz working no more drift 4 da most part. There are probably just as many shoe shiners as there are people with faulty joycons. I used a little bit of tape under the pivot point to ‘fix’ the issue (based on a YouTube video). Perhaps the cat hair caused the problem...Just kidding, those cats are very cute. I usually just try to wipe the white dusty stuff off as best I can, but I’m probably due for a better cleaning, so this was helpful. But people only come after saying I got drift and the question is how did you document this problem to trace it. @sixrings Oh, just stop. The 2nd pro con was tolerable to play with until a few days ago...when I try to go right with the L joystick, it would go left instead. I don't have Joycon drift or other issues with Pro. Let us know in the comments below. T does say this in the article. Wait what pro controller have a drift problem? Here's my take quit using another person undocumented drift as your problem. I thought that the pro controller does not have drifting issues! Having never used the D-pad for a game until Zelda 2 on the Online Service. If you’re still stuck in a drifting pickle, you’ll need to get a few supplies, namely these: You’ll need to disassemble the Pro Controller to a degree in order to effectively clean it, as unlike the Joy-Con there’s no rubber skirt you can pull up to access the stick’s internals. You can repeat the process again if you like, but it likely isn’t necessary. Mind you I’ve played more Ps4 than anything else using one controller from day one and had no issues. or hope its in warrenty and contact N and tell them fix the bloody thing, I followed a guide I found and it worked out really well for my drifting (2nd) pro con. This actually scaring me off from buying a pro controller. Does Among Us need Nintendo Switch Online to play? It really worked for me. Some people spend far more time playing games during a week than I do working full time. @thiagoauler Have you seen the materials used to track the voltages from the joycon analogue sticks? Ultimate Full Character Roster List. On the Joy Con Nintendo uses cheaper sticks that as far as we know will eventually wear out a lot faster than they should. Follow the instructions, and don’t go being a silly sausage now you hear? For a “background story” on the condition of my pro con, I have two pro cons. For example when I play Monster Hunter GU I have my hunter arts assigned to the D-Pad. I followed the guide because I had nothing to loose...my pro con was already unplayable with severe drifting. This is when something’s gone coco in your controller’s analogue stick, and it’s not functioning like the reliable potentiometer that it should be. Use isopropanol and a q-tip to clean the motherboard's contacts and the silicone pads (Be gentle when cleaning either one. It was my go-to controller for both switch and pc gaming. You can do the same technique I mentioned above for cleaning the joystick assemblies and as long as the carbon and/or metal ring isn't too worn, it'll work like new. I've found the Pro controller's drifting issues are mostly caused by dust getting inside the mechanism, a compressed air can and a q-tip with alcohol solved mine and two months on, everything works perfectly. Posted on: Sun Dec 15, 2019 9:45 pm EST This article was last updated on: Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:25 pm EST UPDATE: After a week and a half, I have received my Switch Pro Controller back from Nintendo. My Pro Con Gyro seems to drift slightly right in all my Cemu games. Seems to be a running theme. 3 friends of mine each had joy-con drift once since launch and they rarely use their switch, only for exclusives. I must be incredibly lucky, because of all the Nintendo systems I've had that feature an analog stick, the only one that ever gave me trouble was the N64. That'll be the day. They used to put in their manuals all the time that people should take regular breaks and do something else. Read what I posted up above it makes me nuts. It’s about £2.50 for the part, really cheap. If controller drift continues after cleaning, you might want to send your Switch in for repairs, or, if you're handy, you can replace the joysticks. @sixrings oh shut up. Games like Celeste were totally unplayable otherwise. Lawyers will be asked to provide this and if you got nothing to show for it you have nothing in the end. I'm a huge Nintendo fan, but the engineering choices (ya know, my degrees) were poor. Thankfully it was only just barely off center and rarely had an impact on games. Also just to clarify, this does not work with Joy Cons, only Pro Controller. Not too difficult. You’ll then be presented with a screen that shows how the console interprets the stick movement; rotate the stick on its axis, flick it around, generally get a feel for how it’s behaving. Once it’s open you’ll be able to access the problem stick’s internal gubbins and have a proper look at what’s going on. Wow, even the pro controller can drift. Which scared the hell out of me because people are trying to change £200 for these things on eBay! It is NOT a simple thing to do, however, and it helps if you've worked on electronics before (Joy-Cons, iPhones, etc.). To be clear, I am not requiring everyone to do what I did, I’m merely sharing another workaround to the community in the same spirit of the article. I didn't think the pro controller had drift issues but one of mine started drifting a few months ago after almost 3 years of use. ... I’ve had my newest switch and had the left drift but it was fixed by simply power cycling the console. That could be a fair argument. I did send both my controllers to be repaired. @dazzleshell Amen! I've been buying consoles since the early 80's and never had issues with any controllers, until the Switch. DIY fix by replacing the analog stick If you're still having Joy-Con drift issues after using the canned air method and recalibrating the controllers, you may need to replace the analog sticks. Not had any issues with my pro controller so far after almost three years now. The original right joycon started drifting around 400-450 hours playing Breath Of The Wild give or take and got worse so I had stopped playing anything until I got my pro controller as mentioned above. The harder you use something to sooner it breaks. Sadly. Loving the generalisations about reasons of stick drift. So when i played games like Super Mario Party.. i found out the hard way. However the drift problem is real, no matter how careful you are. Press the X button to enter calibration and follow the onscreen instructions as best as you can. @MsJubilee The only thing irresponsible here is your statement. @sixrings as someone who owns a Nintendo 64 and still works to this day with functioning controllers, I disagree with you. Haven't cleaned it since last year. I recalibrated the motion controls on a real Switch and the Gyro works fantastically on a real switch, no issues there. Happy to say this isnt as widespread as the joycons. But they do, because they know they are. Pokémon Sword And Shield Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live, Here... Random: Man Accidentally Names Nephew After A Pokémon, Get Serious About Fun With A Nintendo Of America Internship. Wait for a few minutes and repeat the process, feeling free to apply and rotate at the same time if you like, as long as you don’t put too much on as we said before. But the Joy-Con drift isn't limited solely to the dockable Nintendo Switch console. @Fido007 Yeah I remember when Nintendo were a bit surprised when Splatoon came out on the Wii U that some people got up to level 20 in the space of a day, when they figured it would take people at least a week or two. On each system, up to five favorite custom configurations can be saved for Joy-Con (L), five for Joy-Con (R), five for Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Mine developed a fault to the left stick. The Switch has copious controller choices, offering dozens of different Joy-Con with multiple configurations, the top-notch Pro Controller, plenty of … Find Ou... Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games: Christmas 2020 Switch e... Best Of 2020: 10 Nintendo Games We'd Love To See Finally ... Join 1,073,427 people following Nintendo Life: © 2020 Nlife Media, partner of Gamer Network. It was like I was walking in low motion. These same joystick assemblies have been used since at least as far back as the Dualshock 1 and it's always been the same problem (the drifting problem with the joy-con is a completely different, unrelated problem). I recently bought a new pro conrcontro for the Nintendo Switch and it was working fine for a few weeks, but now the joy sticks are making inputs without me touching them. The Nintendo Switch 's small Joy-Con controllers are good for simple multiplayer games (drift issues aside), but the bigger Nintendo Switch Pro controller is … First things first, and we know this may seem obvious to some, but it’s only obvious if you know. I thought I had Pro Controller issue so got a new one and it does the same.Now wondering if something I don't know about in the game. But I was annoyed to discover that they could drift too! My only gripe with my Switch hardware. Once one does a documented paper trail then and only then can anyone know where it started. I have done this. … Some grinding white dust develops on the stick. Best Third-Party Controllers for Nintendo Switch iMore 2020. All controllers for all consoles have as much risk. Return to the Stick Calibration screen and test out your newly cleaned stick. It's only the joycons that seems to be more so prone to drifting. @tofarawaytimes Although as has been pointed out, ALL analogue stick controllers can suffer from it.It is a thing that happens - it's certainly not the user's fault, but may not be entirely the manufacturer's either. Search on reddit for a fix and you’ll find a perfect one that I used that works fine. I only experience it in Mario Kart 8.From start of the race I pull to left and then for all of race have a tenancy to drift left. There's a carbon ring that's adhered to the inside of the wheel housings that contacts a thin metal ring that rotates when you move the joystick (each wheel housing accounts for 1 axis of movement). Its not just the sticks (I can replace those myself) the shoulder buttons don't work on 2 of them and neither do the lights. If your in-game character is moving when you’re not touching the left stick, or your aiming is slow or limited in one or more directions, you could well be suffering from something called ‘stick drift’ or just ‘drifting’. Oh, and I suspect that the normal buttons start drifting too. Thankfully you’re in the right place to sort it out. This feature allows you to bookmark your favorite news items. Any analogue stick on any controller can succumb over time. It’s possible to replace the analogue sticks in a Pro Controller, but we’re not really happy to recommend that; the sticks are soldered in place which may seem trivial to some, but there’s too much that can go wrong with a soldering iron for us to feel comfortable taking you through that, nor the process of ordering replacement sticks. Nintendo Switch firmware 11.0.0 is out, adds new features, details here! Never had a problem with the Gamecube controller, Wii Nunchuck, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, Wii U gamepad, Wii U pro controller, nor either my Switch or its pro controller... @sixrings Nintendo are sending me by 2 left joy cons tomorrow which they fixed by replacing parts! Even though I'm extremely careful with my Switch Lite, I'm just afraid that it will happen to it as well one day. I sneakily swapped it with the stick on my brother’s gamepad haha. I take care of my systems and don't abuse them, so this is definitely a design flaw. I did have joycon drift on my day one Switch however. It will eventually break down. No element of this site can be used without written permission. Added a bookmark feature to News. This feature is not available for other controllers. I dont have an option to calibrate my pro switch controller!And for all those jack offs saying drift doesn't exist. @graysoncharles I got my first experience with my brothers, he barely played it for a few years, then last year he put more time into it. The options for “Display play activity to:” and “Delete Play Activity” have been moved from Friends Settings to the new Play Activity Settings. It's the controller hardware. Added a new section in User Settings for Play Activity Settings. Dude, if your pro controller is drifting, you're screwed. Yep. Users on Reddit have reported drift associated with the stand-alone gamepad as well as a supposed remedy for it. I can second @wert303b suggestion. The response got really bad. Boo to you, sir. I originally bought the classic controller for gyro aim in Splatoon, also, not to wear down my Joy-Cons for games that require them (Pokemon Let's Go and Super Mario Party come to mind). It's worse when you're intentionally moving slow in an area, and then he just starts running in a different direction. Have had 0 problems with the split pad pro and all 3 limited edition pro controllers (splatoon, xenoblade and smash). Every single one. My Joy-con don't even work at all, totally dead. It’s more likely to be a firmware problem in the switch itself.... the same drift problem can happen with any controller you use with Switch. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Analog Stick PERMANENT Fix. Added new selections to the lineup of user profile icons. In a game like MHGU when these situations occur it can seriously be the deciding factor between living and dead (especially on EX monster hunts!!!). Wasn’t aware that the pro controller has drift issues mine certainly doesn’t and I’ve had it since launch very unnintendo like I use mine on switch and on my raspberry pi and never had an issue. Lol it's gotten so bad that I try to use the directional buttons as much as possible in the games that support it. Don't be intimidated, just give it a go. I've never had any drift issues with the Pro Controller's stick(s) HOWEVER I swear my D-pad can be wonky sometimes. All my controllers minus my pro controller drift. @MsJubilee I wouldn’t pay 70$ for a controller unless it had Bluetooth enabled, and never did **** like this. I have contact cleaner on hand, but that’s just a temporary fix with my experience with the joy cons. It's really annoying. It does become a hobby in itself. Both have the issue. The switch pro controller is not significantly more likely to develop drift than its contemporaries on PlayStation and Xbox. The Pro controller is as prone to drift as ANY OTHER CONSOLE. Did they do a revision on the pro that fixed these issues? Use of this website is subject to acceptance of our legal terms of service. I used to think it was just a Nintendo problem until two of my official PS4 controllers started drifting too. The Switch Pro Controller is my preferred gyro controller. Grab your handy can of compressed air and blast these intrusive bits of rubbish out of your precious equipment. I was just searching how disastrous it would be for me to open my Pro Controller, but we'll see. I bought a brand new pro controller and it is giving me drift issues day 1! I really took care of my switch and it still happened. All of the sudden my right joystick would drift severely downward. Noone is "screwed" just because of a little drift. I take care of my stuff, and I shouldn't be worried about something like this. Spray the area underneath the plastic stick cap generously but carefully; you want to coat it but not drown it. Given my reasonably sizable collection of old consoles, it's payed dividends to learn to properly look after and maintain things; disassembly, cleaning, all that jazz. Many gamers have also reported drifting issues with the handheld Nintendo Switch Lite console (whose controllers are not detachable), which was only released last year. No drifting on my pro controller. I need to get that fixed up but lack the confidence myself. Mind boggling!! Oblivious to the idea that some people have no intention of fixing broken things. @tofarawaytimes your post is 100% spot on. Maybe they didn’t base the Switch around these people and based it around people who saw it purely as a leisure pursuit to complement their lifestyles. All of them. This is obviously a false narrative being used. The officially licensed PDP controller is actually better to hold and feels more comfortable. You can replace it without having to solder it, because it’s not the whole component, only a little bit. The Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are fantastic controllers, but they are expensive and some of the best Switch third party controllers can be better options. Washing the silicone pads with soap and water is also fine; just make sure they dry completely before putting them back in the controller). The pro controller is 70 dollars and it drifts!?!? Cheers. Just a few days ago while playing AC:NH, I found the left analog stick on the procon started drifting down causing my character to move slightly. Calibrating didn’t solve the drift issue too. And with anything where's your Documented issue and or repairs sent to Nintendo-this would do more for your issue and not user others issue whom no-one can verify since they don't have access to yours or the other person to determine hardware or user fault. About a month or 2 later I finally bought a used red right joycon so I could play handheld again from Gamestop and it works fine. Please exit the internet. my 2 pro controllers - both 10 months old - drifting like crazy ... as much as i love the switch, but i will NEVER buy nintendo 1st party hardware anymore. News items that are no longer available cannot be viewed, even if they were bookmarked. I do experience the d pad on the pro controller acting wonky sometimes like a couple of others have mentioned above but it doesn't happen all the time. However, my controller's gyro still drifts to the right on Cemu. It's this issue is why I MUST use the joy cons to play Tetris 99. They invariably stop working after one year or so. Note: This is only a fix for a Pro Controller issue that was introduced in version 10.0.0, and not related to the common complaint over Joy-Con drift. If you've seen how widespread the joycon issue is and you STILL believe it's just people who abuse their controllers experiencing joycon drift, you're living in denial. I need a new controller, but can’t justify spending another $60 on a controller that’s just going to eventually drift. The only controllers I've had that had a drift problems were my Wii U gamepads left stick and my Xbox One controllers left stick. My controllers are well taken care of. The joycons are a different issue. I've never taken it part but I have tried cleaning it, with no success. That said I do have another Switch now (Smash edition) and have preemptively traded the old one in for a Lite. As it stands we get apologies but no solutions. Be gentle, but be firm. Sometimes I swear I know I hit the up command but the right command will execute or vice versa. Plus, why would they miss out on selling extra controllers? Mine came after about 300 hours in, playing dragons dogma, I tried to it to my advantage but it was too frustrating. Do You Have It? Luckily it was still under warranty and got fixed by Nintendo. If your Nintendo Switch joysticks are becoming unreliable, pointing your game in random directions even if you haven’t physically pushed them that way, you may be experiencing "Joy-Con Drift." Here are your options. Learn how to address and fix the problem of Nintendo Switch controller moving by itself AKA Joy Con drift. Here’s the patch notes for this update and the ones it builds upon: General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience, including a solution for the following: We have fixed an issue where a Nintendo Switch console with system menu version 10.0.0 or 10.0.1 does not set up a new Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, sometimes causing incorrect joystick control. Make sure you follow the instructions on the can of compressed air that you have, as some contain a liquid that may potentially damage your controller. Both of my joycons suffered from drift. And it's not very precise on top of that either. Most notably with games that only use it for certain actions that are not movement. Both are stored just on top of the tv console. I bought a new Pro controller from Best Buy around when all the Switch systems and accessories were sold out. @Zuljaras it does! So far my Wii U and 3DS has not had any problems. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller e Joy-Con são homologados pela ANATEL à pedido de… Nintendo Doug Bowser – Comentários sobre suporte ao 3DS em 2020, Problemas do Joy-Con drift e… Staff / Contact Us | Review Policy | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy – Manage Cookie Settings, Advertising and PR: [email protected] | News: [email protected] TheSixthAxis is featured on: Metacritic, OpenCritic, vrgamecritic, Google News | listed on: NewsNow. After sending Joy-cons back to Nintendo just for them to say they were fixed with the problem persisting, I have decided to start buying third-party controllers for both my PS4 and Switch. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment... 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