New Nintendo patent suggests Switch 2 may solve joycon drift - Dexerto
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A patent from Nintendo suggests that they're working on a magnetic joystick system, aka hall effect joysticks, which would solve stick drift.

A patent filed by Nintendo suggests that they’re working on Hall Effect style joysticks for the Switch 2 that would eliminate stick drift almost entirely.

  • garretble@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    I had to replace my original sticks this year because they finally started to drift after five years or so.

    I now have some Hall Effect sticks in each side, and I haven’t had any problems in the last six months with them. I really hope they go this route for the switch 2. It makes a lot of sense for them to, as well. They wouldn’t have to deal with fixing as many, and consumers would get a better product. Could be a rare win for both parties when I’m sure there’s some bean counters going “but if the controllers break more often we can sell more controllers!”

    • m-p{3}@lemmy.caEnglish
      6·
      2 years ago

      Could be a rare win for both parties when I’m sure there’s some bean counters going “but if the controllers break more often we can sell more controllers!”

      Hopefully a class-action wipes off all profits gained from that way of thinking.

      • sleep_deprived@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        2 years ago

        It’s a way to detect which way the stick is pointing using magnets. It’s way more accurate and incredibly reliable.

        • 9point6@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          2 years ago

          Also because the moving parts don’t actually make contact with the sensors, the wear issues that affect joycons basically don’t exist

    • Engywook@lemm.eeEnglish
      21·
      2 years ago

      HI! My son just received a Nintendo Switch for Xmas. Would you mint telling me more about those Hall Effect stick i.e., brand/model? It’d be interesting to know hot to get them “just in case”. Thanks a lot in advance!