So, my both my JoyCon have a bad drift, and the extra one I got also have the same issue. I am looking for some third party handheld controller for Switch.

Only need it for handheld, since Pro Controller is pretty great and I have no issue with it when playing docked.

I have done some research, but was hoping to get some personal feedback from the lovely people in the community.

So, any recommendations?

  • Donut@leminal.space
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    10 months ago

    Alternatively, get in touch with Nintendo if you’re in the part of the world where they offer free replacements / fixes. This would be the most cost effective solution.

    • Wolf Link 🐺@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      German here. I had to send mine in four times since buying them, and always got a joke invoice of zero Euro for the repairs/swap. However, they never said they were going to replace them for free, and the poor guy I pestered on the hotline just kept saying I should send them in, as if he was forbidden to make any promises.

      Long story short; it can’t hurt to try even when they not openly advertise the free-of-charge repairs.

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      10 months ago

      Yeah, I’m in Canada and had a great experience.

      I don’t think they give you back the same Joy-Con though. So if you have a special model, I can understand not wanting to go that route.

    • ApollosArrow@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Yeah, I’ve sent mine in to get fixed a few times. it’s hit or miss. Once they sent me back one that was scratched. I complained, sent it back, they sent me another one, but it ended up being the same exact one. After all was said and done they ended up sending me a brand new one for all the hassle. Also be aware if you send a special joycon that you may not get that one back.