Nintendo Patent Discovery Could Suggest Eliminating Joy-Con Drift Problem

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The Nintendo hybrid console platform was a huge hit and a much-needed one at that. Nintendo had a real dud with the Wii U, so having the immense success of the Nintendo Switch was likely a massive relief. But, of course, that doesn’t mean the console platform is free from any problematic issues. One of the biggest problems that the Nintendo Switch has for players is the dreaded Joy-Con drift. This issue has been around since the platform was first released, and still, it looks as if Nintendo is trying to find a solution that would remove this problem going forward. But it might also indicate whatever else Nintendo might be working on regarding the Nintendo Switch successor. 

Thanks to a report from Gamerant, we’re finding out about a new patent from Nintendo. The Joy-Con drift is something that I’m sure you are all aware of. However, if you need a refresher, I’m more than happy to oblige. While the Joy-Cons can be replaced and swapped out, the analog sticks for these controllers are the problem, and so far, it doesn’t look to be something completely fixed quite yet by Nintendo. You might find that your analog stick is triggering movement within the game without you actually pressing onto the analog. This is what Joy-Con drift is referencing. The consensus suggests that the analog stick’s dirt, grime, and overall grinding parts are to blame for these movements being triggered.

Fortunately, Nintendo has offered to fix these controllers, but in terms of eliminating the problem altogether is something of a dream right now for Nintendo. We still have issues with the Joy-Cons and even other controllers regarding analog stick trigger movement without being used by players. After so long, it’s typically best to just replace the