Nintendo Switch: How to Fix Joy-Con Drift

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  • @stickniemand5571
    @stickniemand5571 2 роки тому +812

    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery connector if you can avoid it. You can carefully pry up the battery and place it aside while it is still connected. During removal or replacement of the battery connector, if you inadvertently touch a very small, grey “fuse” right beside the connector with anything metallic, it can short out, resulting in the JoyCon’s battery becoming disconnected from the mainboard and no longer able to power it. The JoyCon will still work when docked but ONLY when docked.
    -Sheldon Carpenter
    Happened to me one time, so watch out and just skip step 3.

    • @commanderredjonkks5268
      @commanderredjonkks5268 2 роки тому +45

      That's probably why this video specified using non-metallic implements for all the steps like that, but it's nice to know what to look out for and that it's possible to work around the step the video describes as "scary"...

    • @veero8130
      @veero8130 2 роки тому +3

      My right Controller fell down and now it doesn't work anymore, only in handheld and only if the switch is charging while in handheld 😭

    • @marcgyven
      @marcgyven 2 роки тому +4

      Not to mention that reattaching the battery was the hardest part of this whole process for me.

    • @RJWaynerium
      @RJWaynerium 2 роки тому +3

      @@veero8130 sounds like the battery came unplugged? Easy to take apart and verify

    • @darkacb8422
      @darkacb8422 Рік тому +5

      before starting any repair, you should ALWAYS disconnect the battery.

  • @jackwoodhead
    @jackwoodhead 3 роки тому +1277

    Tip for viewers who haven't seen VK's video: if you firmly press down on the plastic right above and below a drifting joystick and the drift goes away while you're squeezing the plastic, that means this fix will work for you.

    • @TheSaintsVEVO
      @TheSaintsVEVO 3 роки тому +12

      Thank you! Does this work for a ps4 controller as well?

    • @jackwoodhead
      @jackwoodhead 3 роки тому +25

      @@TheSaintsVEVO No; ps4 controller drift doesn't appear to be caused by the same issue so this test and fix probably won't work.

    • @queendopamin
      @queendopamin 3 роки тому +4

      can confirm it doesn't

    • @hunyadimolnarmatyas7822
      @hunyadimolnarmatyas7822 3 роки тому +30

      @@TheSaintsVEVO that was a very dumb question bro…

    • @alexism9656
      @alexism9656 3 роки тому +141

      @@hunyadimolnarmatyas7822 people are allowed to ask dumb questions. They didn't know, and now they do.

  • @lancefisher8358
    @lancefisher8358 3 роки тому +3819

    The fact this video exists is a bad image for Nintendo, wish they had a better design

    • @ff343355
      @ff343355 3 роки тому +196

      lol they do it on purpose so people will buy more joycons, if you send it to nintendo and they're special edition joycons they'll send you grey/blue/red ones back as replacement

    • @dewolf123
      @dewolf123 3 роки тому +98

      @@ff343355 That's an utterly low and scummy way to leech off ppl, they're rich as hell why the hell do they even need to do that it'll literally be chump change compared to buying whole products anyway.

    • @afifsahrin5708
      @afifsahrin5708 3 роки тому +33

      @@dewolf123 it's called business. nothing to do with if you are rich as hell or not

    • @otiko8412
      @otiko8412 3 роки тому +38

      @@afifsahrin5708 it's called not being ashamed

    • @Gigi-zr6hp
      @Gigi-zr6hp 3 роки тому +24

      @@dewolf123 products aren't built to last nowadays, especially tech products. This is not just on consoles but smartphones and electronic vehicles as well

  • @TheJadedJames
    @TheJadedJames 3 роки тому +1166

    "We've fixed the joy-cons, thanks to recent advancements in cardboard box technology" - Master Miller

    • @gitgud2523
      @gitgud2523 3 роки тому +14

      Snake had the right idea

    • @eros439
      @eros439 3 роки тому +7

      Last word in stealth infiltration technology

    • @Old-Boy_BEbop
      @Old-Boy_BEbop 3 роки тому +3

      nintendo will capitalize on this feature and create a joycon drift Labo kit

    • @TheJadedJames
      @TheJadedJames 3 роки тому +6

      @@Old-Boy_BEbop We need a Metal Gear game on Switch where they make a meta joke about this

    • @liammcnulty1987
      @liammcnulty1987 3 роки тому

      Underrated

  • @tommydplayskeys
    @tommydplayskeys 3 роки тому +78

    Thanks for showing the second half where you put it back together. Enough times I've followed a video where it just stops when the thing is in pieces and you have to try and watch it back in reverse to reassemble your gear!

  • @セータン
    @セータン 3 роки тому +2558

    Trust me, Nintendo knows how to fix it. They just won't bother because people would buy new joycons every month because of the drift.

    • @EstebanCodes
      @EstebanCodes 3 роки тому +130

      Even worst it may be a case of Planned obsolescence

    • @forbiddene705
      @forbiddene705 3 роки тому +90

      They just see the money pouring in and have no intention to stop it. Greedy

    • @reinforcedpenisstem
      @reinforcedpenisstem 3 роки тому +19

      That's probably true

    • @purge3883
      @purge3883 3 роки тому +23

      Makes me sick

    • @RileyJustHappened
      @RileyJustHappened 3 роки тому +25

      No, they can't do the fix because that would be admitting fault, which they never have, and would be an instant fail-state for all the law suits against them.

  • @DisneyTLK110
    @DisneyTLK110 3 роки тому +270

    It's because the conductive pads get scraped away after use. Cleaning them out with contact cleaner (after opening up the stick modules themselves) works wonders. All this does is creating a more "aggressive connection", pushing the metal tabs closer to the conductive pads, thus improving the connection regardless of uneven conductive surface or debris.

    • @TS_Mind_Swept
      @TS_Mind_Swept 2 роки тому +5

      Even if that's true (which he did address in the video), it'd still help

    • @firmbutton6485
      @firmbutton6485 2 роки тому +5

      need a video how to do this

    • @McStebb
      @McStebb 2 роки тому +19

      Or perhaps Nintendo could stop building components out of cheap, high-wear material, and sacrifice just the SLIGHTEST bit of thinness in order to install a robust, durable joystick module.
      This race to make everything as thin as possible has lead to so many problems.

  • @Crashsquirrel72
    @Crashsquirrel72 2 роки тому +359

    The fact this video exists is fine. The fact it has 600k views is a problem.

    • @dinham16
      @dinham16 2 роки тому +1

      When you do a quick some compared to worldwide figures, only 0.5% have watched this video, no problem there

    • @SimplyLyrical999
      @SimplyLyrical999 2 роки тому +1

      Underrated comment 👏

    • @annihilus6724
      @annihilus6724 8 місяців тому

      tHe FacT

  • @steveo1131
    @steveo1131 3 роки тому +119

    You can also use Barley Paper Insulation Tape (it's used for 18650 Batteries) or Kapton (polyimide) Tape in place of Cardstock in case you're worried that it might shed tiny paper bits.

  • @Decastellac
    @Decastellac 3 роки тому +1508

    You’re telling me all Nintendo needs to do is put a piece of paper in there controller and this whole issue goes away

    • @stoheha
      @stoheha 3 роки тому +125

      Or, perhaps make the housing for the control stick slightly thicker.
      Still not as bad as the N64 controller design flaw where the base of the stick gradually erodes from grinding over time.

    • @bobthemagicmoose
      @bobthemagicmoose 3 роки тому +39

      My guess is that a plastic piece wears down that allows the joystick to have more play in it, the cardboard just adds extra pressure to compensate for the worn plastic. So when the plastic wears down more, you'll need another piece of cardboard to compensate more. Also, doing this to a new joycon likely would quicken the wear on the plastic causing drift sooner.

    • @christopher32074
      @christopher32074 3 роки тому +29

      @@bobthemagicmoose According to VK’s channel, the bottom of the control stick of the Joycon starts to warp after a long time of use which affects the inputs of the control stick.

    • @foxmamer
      @foxmamer 3 роки тому +5

      @@bobthemagicmoose watch the original video for the fix, the person goes into detail explaining what's the issue

    • @parkerking6410
      @parkerking6410 3 роки тому +3

      @@christopher32074 More specifically, the pads the joystick interfaces with aren’t fastened, so pressing the joystick button slower pushes the housing over time. This cardboard paper applies enough pressure to keep the housing where it should be.

  • @Arnaualgi
    @Arnaualgi 3 роки тому +3156

    It's insulting that Nintendo won't fix their cheap console assets themselves.

    • @andrewmason8309
      @andrewmason8309 3 роки тому +86

      They will. For free.

    • @mcruff3
      @mcruff3 3 роки тому +184

      @@andrewmason8309 They keep producing hardware prone to issues. Just because they will fix it doesn't mean it's fine. It takes ages for you to send it and to get it back.

    • @stupendously_silly
      @stupendously_silly 3 роки тому +152

      @@andrewmason8309 not in all countries no, they specifically fix it in countries that could sue them then ignore the rest. Because you know.
      King of bare minimum.

    • @675alpha
      @675alpha 3 роки тому +7

      The reason why is because it’s actually really hard to mass produce fixing the drift in a affordable price and you may argue that it’s more expensive them doing the repairs but not everyone is gonna repair their joycons.

    • @weismax33
      @weismax33 3 роки тому +6

      How can they fix something that is an inherent flaw in the Joy-Con's design? It wouldn't be cost effective to fix the design since everyone who has drifting controllers will want a replacement for free.

  • @sauceyeti4381
    @sauceyeti4381 3 роки тому +398

    Nintendo: **Doesn't fix joy con drift**
    Everyone: "Fine, I'll do it myself"

    • @chan13153
      @chan13153 3 роки тому +7

      new report coming out that many peoples joycons from as far back as 2018 has foam padding where you place the cardboard.

    • @sinper480
      @sinper480 2 роки тому

      Did it work

    • @Concise_Parakeet
      @Concise_Parakeet 2 роки тому

      @@chan13153 damn

    • @Concise_Parakeet
      @Concise_Parakeet 2 роки тому

      @@sinper480 it might have

    • @reminagyo2973
      @reminagyo2973 2 роки тому +1

      WHOLESOME 100 FELLOW REDDITOR!!!!!!!!!

  • @Playstation_Sony
    @Playstation_Sony 3 роки тому +533

    "you'll need a variety of tools" gave up there lol

    • @g0507953
      @g0507953 3 роки тому +8

      True

    • @ToniSkit
      @ToniSkit 3 роки тому +10

      You can buy it full on Amazon for pretty cheap - they give full kits

    • @mikenovo3867
      @mikenovo3867 3 роки тому +45

      Least you dont need a soldering iron😁

    • @IBeChubbz
      @IBeChubbz 3 роки тому +14

      enjoy ripping it open with your bare hands then

    • @LOW-KEY78
      @LOW-KEY78 3 роки тому +4

      LMAO

  • @NawTNicky
    @NawTNicky 3 роки тому +136

    Really easy to repair this. Takes like 5 minutes. Worth it

  • @randehmarsh40689
    @randehmarsh40689 3 роки тому +259

    IGN: *How to fix Joycon Drift*
    Nintendo: wtf yall talking about?

    • @10191927
      @10191927 3 роки тому +15

      Nintendo: “🤔 What is this…..Joycon drift you speak of?”

    • @frenchfry7631
      @frenchfry7631 3 роки тому +1

      Lmao

    • @Itherealshadow
      @Itherealshadow 3 роки тому +1

      This was a thing for a few years. We just finally found a working fix. And the amount of money nintendo makes they probably care less that we learned to fix it bc they did make it to where we can open the controlers/switch

    • @chrism7067
      @chrism7067 3 роки тому

      nah not IGN, try VK.

    • @realJosshhh
      @realJosshhh 3 роки тому

      they're perfectly aware of it, they just keep it in the joy cons so that people buy new controllers since switch sales have gone down tremendously after the pandemic.

  • @pipagap
    @pipagap 3 роки тому +333

    VK's Channel: *makes video about how to fix your Joycon with a piece of paper*
    IGN: "Write that down!"

    • @andretti10
      @andretti10 3 роки тому +4

      It's news... relating to gaming... so...

    • @cnk9822
      @cnk9822 3 роки тому +40

      Why is that a bad thing? IGN credited him in the description and they have more SUBSCRIBERS so more people can watch it.

    • @XOB89
      @XOB89 3 роки тому +19

      While they could’ve shown his name bigger than just a small mention and a tag in the corner, this video is way more in depth in how you do it

    • @7soon010
      @7soon010 3 роки тому +15

      They could have mentioned him as a thank you honestly

    • @pulseofme6884
      @pulseofme6884 3 роки тому +15

      @@cnk9822 they should also credit in the video. Not everyone looks at the description

  • @84Punkmonkey
    @84Punkmonkey 3 роки тому +305

    Used this fix last week. So far it's holding up.

    • @mina352
      @mina352 3 роки тому +4

      Same here

    • @DamnitMan88
      @DamnitMan88 3 роки тому +38

      @@subtegral 24 hours a day for 7 days! 168 hours of continuous moving the joystick around and playing game. It's truly amazing!

    • @theredmeadow
      @theredmeadow 3 роки тому +18

      Did the fix and worked for a couple days. Back to drifting.

    • @CloneClooney
      @CloneClooney 3 роки тому +10

      @@theredmeadow Try to find construction paper or the thinnest bit of foam padding maybe. The paper probably moved slightly when you reassembled the joycon. Did mine two weeks ago and its been perfect since.

    • @felixpham4934
      @felixpham4934 3 роки тому +29

      @@DamnitMan88 obviously every switch user uses their switch 24 hours a day without eating, sleeping or any other activities

  • @asghol
    @asghol 2 роки тому +39

    Thanks for this tutorial. Fixed both my left joy-cons with ease. Didn't have 5mm business card but used double A4 photo paper with the glossy sides inwards. Works so far.

  • @ncBadrock
    @ncBadrock 3 роки тому +77

    Nintendo next week: Please enjoy our new Nintendo Labo Joycon Repair Set.

    • @normalhuman4951
      @normalhuman4951 3 роки тому +2

      For the cheap price of 100€+ Tools dlc (50€)+ Intructions dlc (80)+ Delivery (99,99€)

  • @hyperdrivepics
    @hyperdrivepics 2 роки тому +24

    My joycons had gotten borderline unplayable during Breath of the Wild. Impossible to use the bow and arrow, messed the camera up constantly during everything else. Tried this fix just now and everything's perfect again. Stable ci tools, and the rumble seems to be on more often now. Thanks for posting!

    • @jestes7
      @jestes7 2 роки тому

      how is it now?

    • @mybaIIz
      @mybaIIz 2 роки тому

      how is it now?

  • @rafaelbarrera7834
    @rafaelbarrera7834 3 роки тому +142

    Step 1 being anything else other than forming a class action lawsuit....

    • @sheikahblight
      @sheikahblight 3 роки тому +5

      It would probably fall through considering they have a service that will repair them for free.

    • @SierraHarmony
      @SierraHarmony 3 роки тому +4

      @@sheikahblight which they've only brought in since they've been getting sued over this since the console came out.

    • @sheikahblight
      @sheikahblight 3 роки тому +1

      @@SierraHarmony Goob deduction skills 👍

  • @bennycaustic5102
    @bennycaustic5102 3 роки тому +157

    I'm pretty sure the reason Nintendo hasn't fixed joycon drift is because they've been sued and taken to court over it several times, and if they fix the issue they're admitting there was an issue.

    • @unfavred4205
      @unfavred4205 2 роки тому +7

      And so you buy more joycon's

  • @j3kwe
    @j3kwe 2 роки тому +53

    Controller reliability are the catalyst to whether or not a game is even playable. Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft should take this VERY seriously. The one whom addresses this last will never be able to remove the negative stigma.

  • @Dtgray12
    @Dtgray12 3 роки тому +235

    Step One: Sue Nintendo for a blatant design flaw.

    • @christopher32074
      @christopher32074 3 роки тому +34

      Step two: Expect a defeat on your lawsuit.

    • @marinbelle
      @marinbelle 3 роки тому +9

      Step Three: ????

    • @RaymondStormbl3ssed
      @RaymondStormbl3ssed 3 роки тому +23

      Step four: Emulate

    • @marinbelle
      @marinbelle 3 роки тому +18

      Step Five: Profit!

    • @christopher32074
      @christopher32074 3 роки тому +3

      @@marinbelle Final Step: Watch VK’s Channel on how to fix your faulty Joycon and it’ll defeat those corny and pathetic Joy Con drift comments on UA-cam.

  • @kidsviewing3320
    @kidsviewing3320 3 роки тому +68

    Thanks for the detailed tutorial on the fix but the card stock should be 0.5mm thick instead of 5mm.

  • @danil1798
    @danil1798 2 роки тому +13

    Worked like charm. Took me 20 minutes. Brilliant stuff.

  • @abasbaum
    @abasbaum 3 роки тому +18

    Awesome video just fixed two controllers here in less than 20min thanks for the detailed steps!

  • @gabinidal6908
    @gabinidal6908 3 роки тому +44

    I'm so hyped for the drifting oled!!!

    • @ace_nx1580
      @ace_nx1580 3 роки тому

      ?

    • @lowsense4505
      @lowsense4505 3 роки тому +2

      @@ace_nx1580 the new switch is called the switch oled, and it’ll have (probably) the same joy cons and it will drift too

  • @cristianarreola8582
    @cristianarreola8582 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you IGN for acknowledging the joycon drift issue.

  • @stan110
    @stan110 3 роки тому +46

    The joycon perfectly shows that warranty does not matter and that the manufacturer does not know what is 'best' for the device.

  • @MrBillRizer
    @MrBillRizer 3 роки тому +16

    There is a little rubber sleeve just under the top of the analogue stick, lift it up a little with a toothpick and put a very quick spray of WD40 under it. Works every time. No need to open.

  • @LatinLegacyNY
    @LatinLegacyNY 3 роки тому +73

    Nintendo is already preparing to send you guys a takedown notice 😂.

    • @nickmotsarsky4382
      @nickmotsarsky4382 3 роки тому +1

      You can't have a valid takedown notice when no copyrighted material is being infringed.

    • @LatinLegacyNY
      @LatinLegacyNY 3 роки тому +10

      @@nickmotsarsky4382 Was a joke............

    • @k3tupat1978
      @k3tupat1978 3 роки тому +1

      Nintendo ninja

    • @foxmamer
      @foxmamer 3 роки тому +4

      @@nickmotsarsky4382 they have taken down videos of installing android on the switch

  • @Kragatar
    @Kragatar 8 місяців тому +11

    Considering how many of the comments say "it's easier to just buy a new Joycon", it's obvious why Nintendo hasn't fixed the issue.

  • @KawaiiPandass123
    @KawaiiPandass123 2 роки тому +10

    Me: *excited ready to fix my joycon drift*
    Him: So you’ll need some tools..

  • @mrizaldi7199
    @mrizaldi7199 3 роки тому +72

    This joycon drift that prevent me to buy a switch. All of my friends who have a switch are having this problem.
    It's like 100% failure rate on industrial product 😂

    • @mioda3109
      @mioda3109 3 роки тому +12

      Yet there are people who actually believe that its not actually a widespread problem and ive even seen people who believe its a myth.

    • @Master_A1
      @Master_A1 3 роки тому +1

      To be fair, by that logic you wouldn't be allowed to buy any of the current consoles as they all use cheap and faulty materials for their sticks. You have that on PS5 and on Xbox, too. Maybe not to that extent, but still. Also you could just buy a separate controller for a Switch. Some use the same components for the sticks, but by far not all of them.

    • @SirWampus
      @SirWampus 3 роки тому

      @@Master_A1 was thinking of buying these consoles but after hearing abt joycon drift ima just stick wit pc

    • @XyzCloud
      @XyzCloud 3 роки тому +1

      Just get a pro controller like everyone else.

    • @Master_A1
      @Master_A1 3 роки тому

      @@XyzCloud The rate for faulty sticks are almost as worse as with the Joy-Cons. It just takes a little more while. 8Bitdo controllers are reliable as an example.

  • @rumblehook9442
    @rumblehook9442 3 роки тому +5

    Bough an unpatched switch with everything included plus 256gb memory card for $180. One of the joycons had drift and this trick worked like a charm. Thank you!

  • @jakederouin9116
    @jakederouin9116 3 роки тому +18

    Joy-Con drift is fake. It’s actually the souls of children who died after being caught by their parents playing DS after bedtime. They roam the world eternally attempting to play the latest Zelda and Pokémon games on your Switch.

  • @VKsChannel
    @VKsChannel 3 роки тому +22

    MOM I'M ON IGN!

    • @Yuna_Kobayashi
      @Yuna_Kobayashi 3 роки тому +2

      :D

    • @Xernamos
      @Xernamos 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for all the help man, we're all eternally grateful 🙏🙌

  • @lachburn1480
    @lachburn1480 3 роки тому +11

    In Australia, joycon drift is covered under your manufacturers warranty. Just take it to the store you bought and get a new one

  • @ॐIo
    @ॐIo 3 роки тому +252

    Nintendo treats their high end products like 2nd grade children's toys

    • @erfaniom9576
      @erfaniom9576 3 роки тому +12

      they are tho...

    • @christopher32074
      @christopher32074 3 роки тому

      Well they have a strong attraction to kids than Microsoft and Sony.

    • @MochaFatTart
      @MochaFatTart 3 роки тому +1

      @@christopher32074 Smash fans too

    • @Cclipze
      @Cclipze 3 роки тому +3

      High end?

    • @manojlds
      @manojlds 3 роки тому +3

      Their high end products are the games.

  • @flxtr
    @flxtr 2 роки тому +5

    If it still drifts a little, recomend doing this over and over again untill it doesn't drift, worked for me.

  • @sevorg_
    @sevorg_ 3 роки тому +5

    Lowe’s also sells an electronic repair kit that’ll also include a lifetime warranty. So if you break/ lose something you can take it back and exchange it for a brand new kit

  • @Hadeks_Marow
    @Hadeks_Marow 3 роки тому +38

    Thank you for covering this topic. The wider this spreads, the more likely it breaks the language barrier of nintendo of japan to where they might apply something to an official fix similar to how they did with the bluetooth antenna!

  • @MrZekedeezy
    @MrZekedeezy 2 роки тому +1

    Ooooh someone plays guitar! Thanks bro, yours is the most coherent tutorial for this I've seen so far.

  • @YeetusMingus
    @YeetusMingus 3 роки тому +55

    As much enjoyment as I've gotten out of having a switch for the past year, Nintendo's handling of this hardware defect only inspires me to skip whatever their next console is.

  • @Darksider087
    @Darksider087 3 роки тому +22

    This issue shouldn't be for the consumer to "fix" especially YEARS after its launch. Oh wait, this video will come in handy for new owners of the oled.👍

  • @SessleIsosceles
    @SessleIsosceles 3 роки тому +12

    Crazy because this could be fixed with just printing the back cover with some molded posts behind the stick box

  • @sants4560
    @sants4560 Рік тому +1

    The fact IGN made a video about this is insane.

  • @fernandojimenez9729
    @fernandojimenez9729 3 роки тому +83

    There’s no JoyCon drift at Ba Sing Se

  • @John-gl5ne
    @John-gl5ne 3 роки тому +60

    We need to demand better from nintendo

    • @NoExplosionsMcgee
      @NoExplosionsMcgee 3 роки тому

      And Sony as well as stick drift isn't an issue exclusive to Nintendo platforms.

    • @andretti10
      @andretti10 3 роки тому +12

      We can start by stop buying 3+ year old games for $60

    • @aihsanasl
      @aihsanasl 3 роки тому +4

      @@NoExplosionsMcgee are you kidding PS Vita don't have such an issue after 10 years.

    • @foxmamer
      @foxmamer 3 роки тому +2

      @@aihsanasl he's talking about the PS5 controllers

    • @JulliusTheGreat
      @JulliusTheGreat 3 роки тому +1

      @@NoExplosionsMcgee But Nintendo's much worse

  • @veeetox
    @veeetox 3 роки тому +6

    Guys, DO NOT remove the baterry from the joycon. is not necessary at all. By doing that, you can broke the battery connector from the board. So just take the battery and put it aside while you are doing this

    • @darkacb8422
      @darkacb8422 Рік тому

      when doing any repair, you should ALWAYS disconnect the battery before starting. you can get away without doing it, but you risk breaking the device further.

  • @tuco3056
    @tuco3056 18 днів тому +1

    3 years later, this video help me 😁😁😁😁

  • @joakimjarmland6466
    @joakimjarmland6466 3 роки тому +7

    Nice tutorial, works like a charm! 👍

  • @RetroRepair
    @RetroRepair 2 роки тому +1

    Cancelling my replacement joystick amazon order now, worked a treat 🙈

  • @fatefinger
    @fatefinger Рік тому +3

    The problem is this is a Band-Aid. Eventually the joycons will start drifting again. If you’re going to tear it down this much you might as well just replace the entire joystick. You can get them for like $10 a pair.

  • @petenas4404
    @petenas4404 2 місяці тому +1

    love the "drifting" at 2:26!lol

  • @Weirdaljackson
    @Weirdaljackson 3 роки тому +3

    It worked! Still wish this was an issue that Nintendo themselves could fix but at least there’s a solution.

  • @ChaosUnfold
    @ChaosUnfold 3 роки тому +68

    Nintendo being all sus with their joy cons makes me sick to my stomach.

    • @Wavy667_
      @Wavy667_ 3 роки тому +7

      when the joycon is sus 😳

    • @megamillion5852
      @megamillion5852 3 роки тому +4

      @@Wavy667_ Amocon. Joymogus.

  • @SpideyPlayzFN
    @SpideyPlayzFN Рік тому +8

    Just because it was designed in Tokyo doesn’t mean it has to drift.

    • @LeonSKennedy7777
      @LeonSKennedy7777 Рік тому

      Actually, it was designed at their development center in Kyoto.

  • @monkeyjayy9892
    @monkeyjayy9892 3 роки тому +4

    I’ll definitely look into this again when my newish joycons mess up

  • @DoubleO7-11
    @DoubleO7-11 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks! Now please make a video for the PS5 DualSense! 😭

    • @anuron4661
      @anuron4661 3 роки тому +3

      Words no one ever thought was going to say

    • @Swerveyy
      @Swerveyy 3 роки тому +4

      The ps5 controller drifts?

    • @christopher32074
      @christopher32074 3 роки тому

      @@Swerveyy It does and there is already a lawsuit filed against Sony.

    • @NoExplosionsMcgee
      @NoExplosionsMcgee 3 роки тому

      @@Swerveyy Both DualShock 4 and DualSense suffer from rampant stick drifting as well.

    • @antoniosanichar943
      @antoniosanichar943 3 роки тому +1

      @@Swerveyy got two dual-sense and both work fine 🤷‍♂️, maybe only happens to a few people

  • @rafaelballarin9969
    @rafaelballarin9969 2 роки тому

    I've just done it to my left joy-con. It worked like a charm. Thanks!

  • @CaravelClerihew
    @CaravelClerihew 3 роки тому +29

    How to fix joy-con drift: Hold Nintendo account for their terrible build quality.

  • @encrylix9092
    @encrylix9092 3 роки тому +35

    At this point, the fact that it takes the consumers to fix the drift is VERY embarrassing for Nintendo. Obviously they don’t care about their product

    • @unfavred4205
      @unfavred4205 2 роки тому

      Nah Nintendo just doesn't care in general

    • @RJWaynerium
      @RJWaynerium 2 роки тому

      That's a load of crap. You try designing a controller that can charge wirelessly from its host console/tablet in that tiny amount of space.

  • @elijahvincent985
    @elijahvincent985 11 місяців тому

    This video will be useful. I've manage to get my Switch controllers to last 7 years without any drift issues.

  • @stebecool
    @stebecool 2 роки тому +3

    This worked for me, but had to put in 3 layers of card stacked on each other for it to finally fix it

  • @elder_foot
    @elder_foot 6 місяців тому

    ill be damned, it worked, thanks IGN you're the best around

  • @DejonckheereWard
    @DejonckheereWard 3 роки тому +4

    Worked for my blue controller, but not for my red one. The blue has screws closer to the joycon, helping to keep the extra pressure but the red's battery holders screws are further away from it.

  • @2_L8
    @2_L8 3 роки тому +1

    Just went to calibrate my controller to see if it showed any more signs of drift after the repair. It hasn't yet. Thanks for the vid

  • @JulliusTheGreat
    @JulliusTheGreat 3 роки тому +18

    What's dangerous are the people who buys new joycons whenever their old ones get the drift, they are encouraging Nintendo on sustaining their malicious practices.

  • @TheReconBEAST
    @TheReconBEAST 3 роки тому

    Best ign video so far. Kudos

  • @LeapsofFaith1234
    @LeapsofFaith1234 Рік тому +5

    How can one void a warranty for a problem that NINTENDO THEMSELVES denies ever existing?

  • @mauriceseebauer5748
    @mauriceseebauer5748 Рік тому +1

    this actually fixed my joycons thanks alot and for saving me money .

  • @icanhazgoodgame3845
    @icanhazgoodgame3845 3 роки тому +11

    It does not void your warranty. thats a convenient and common misconception.
    The manufacturer would have to show how you the work you did damaged the device and therefore not responsible for your at fault damages. Opening and servicing a device is not on its own a warranty voiding action.
    However products are often cheaper than lawyers so they get away with it.

  • @Vandel212
    @Vandel212 2 роки тому +2

    Has anyone done this and reported how well the fix worked long term?

  • @bilanggoboy
    @bilanggoboy 3 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU!!! This fixed my joycons! Cheers!

  • @sxcm14x
    @sxcm14x 2 місяці тому

    my 2019 V2 got drift in early 2021. Applied this fix on same year and it's still working fine

  • @maxlong839
    @maxlong839 3 роки тому +9

    IGN does what Nintendon't *cough* oh excuse me, Nintenwon't

    • @alexanderryufenando9711
      @alexanderryufenando9711 3 роки тому +5

      U mean vk does what nintenwon't bcuz vk is the first to found the solution

  • @angrygunther2569
    @angrygunther2569 2 роки тому

    One of the best videos in the Internet.

  • @SaikaDeWinter
    @SaikaDeWinter 3 роки тому +3

    Had swapped both sticks myself like 2 years ago. Knock on wood but they havent drifted since then and been loving it!! ^-^

  • @Gainedfire
    @Gainedfire 3 роки тому +1

    Just tried it right now! And it works thank u so much! 🙌🏼

  • @GamingCornerYT
    @GamingCornerYT 3 роки тому +3

    Joy con Drift
    And
    Dock Screen Scratches
    Two fundamental issues with the two major components of the switch

  • @abu7880
    @abu7880 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this. It helped me sort the drifting issue in my left joycon

  • @tiagoj8020
    @tiagoj8020 3 роки тому +12

    Right to repair baby!

    • @scottgrant2825
      @scottgrant2825 3 роки тому +1

      Technically it can be repaired and they are doing it for free. However it shouldn't be happening on such a large scale in the first place. Nintendo should be sued for knowingly selling faulty products.

  • @VonBonzreich
    @VonBonzreich 2 роки тому

    Awesome! Finally a working Solution! Big Thank You!

  • @zumbyzoonvy2
    @zumbyzoonvy2 3 роки тому +4

    Its funny how they put a N64 at the background, the "strongest" console in the history

  • @Deadpuppies86
    @Deadpuppies86 2 роки тому

    Can't believe this worked for me. Thanks

  • @arc24CH
    @arc24CH 3 роки тому +8

    joycons are like having a subscription and when they run out they start drifting so you have to buy new ones

  • @soccer5stud
    @soccer5stud 3 роки тому +1

    worked like a charm. Thank you!

  • @jaredekelman4229
    @jaredekelman4229 3 роки тому +3

    Thank You for the Info and Assistance! I'm Sure That Will Come in Handy for All of Us!👍

  • @Jayflock_SMM
    @Jayflock_SMM 9 місяців тому

    This vid actually works thanks man 🔥

  • @geraldserra
    @geraldserra 3 роки тому +3

    Where are the credits in the video for the channel that really discover this solution?

  • @konradkauzny3560
    @konradkauzny3560 Місяць тому

    Before you open your joy-con, first try methods without opening it (look for movie 'how to fix joy-con no tools').
    In my case, it was enough to clean the dust from the outside with compressed air and alcohol.

  • @Aragorn7884
    @Aragorn7884 3 роки тому +10

    Shouldn't need to "fix" a purchased product from a Fortune 500 company...

  • @PfeffergrubenNick
    @PfeffergrubenNick 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks to VK's Channel for that fix.

  • @juniordelor1695
    @juniordelor1695 3 роки тому +10

    The lengths we gotta go to remove joycon drift when they could have fixed it a long time ago...

  • @jasongrace9114
    @jasongrace9114 3 роки тому

    Nintendo: Thanks for identifying the problem for us, we will now commence fixing the joycon drift, claim all credits and pretend we didn't know anything about this solution.

    • @chan13153
      @chan13153 3 роки тому

      Actually new reports are slowly coming out as people are attempting this repair and they are seeing foam padding at the area where this person said to put the cardboard. People are saying that joycons from around 2018-2019 have this padding.

  • @miketyggr1817
    @miketyggr1817 3 роки тому +21

    Tool kit with all necessary tools, pick, brush, tri screwdriver, etc. $8.00 on Amazon for a boxed kit.

  • @joni-if4ej
    @joni-if4ej 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this great tutorial!!

  • @ryanhashimoto9189
    @ryanhashimoto9189 3 роки тому +10

    Imagine spending so much on next gen controllers and ultimately having to do this 🤦🏻‍♂️