Tag: Joy-Con
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Video Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Shows Off Switch 2 Mouse Minigames
Two unique minigames
If you're looking for some quality RPG action on the Switch 2 at launch, one game you might want to check out is Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. This improves on the original 3DS experience with various enhancements including mouse-controller minigames. In case you missed the initial coverage of this game during...
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News Koei Tecmo Switch 2 Launch Title Showcases Joy-Con And USB Mouse Gameplay
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening lands next month
One of the new features of the Switch 2 is the ability to use the Joy-Con 2 as a mouse-like controller. It's a feature that quite a lot of games and genres can benefit from and in case you missed it, Koei Tecmo's grand strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition will also this...
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PSA Mix And Match Your Switch OLED At Nintendo's New Store (US)
Decide how you want your Switch to look
It might be incredibly late in the Switch's life to be doing this, but Nintendo will allow fans who visit its new store in San Francisco to fully customise the colour of their brand-new Switch OLED. This includes the Joy-Con colours and also the Joy-Con wrist straps. Of course, you are bit more limited when...
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News Yes, Nightdive Is Aware Its Games Would Be "Great" With Switch 2 Mouse
"That's how they were originally intended to be played"
The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers include mouse capabilities which opens the new system up to even more games. We've already seen how third-party titles like Civilization VII will this feature when the new device arrives this June, and it seems other developers are just excited...
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PSA You Can Use Mouse Controls On The Switch 2 HOME Menu
Navigate with ease
One of the unique aspects of the Switch 2 is the fact the Joy-Con 2 can be used as mouse-like controllers to play games in a new way. In the Nintendo Today! app, the Japanese firm has now demonstrated how you'll also be able to go beyond games and use this control option to navigate the Switch 2 HOME Menu. Just like in games,...
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News Accessory Firm 'JSAUX' Reveals A Slick Switch 2 Joy-Con Charging Dock
Complete with RGB lighting
Accessory manufacturer JSAUX has revealed a rather fetching new Joy-Con charging dock for the Switch 2. Though not yet available for pre-order on the official website at the time of writing, the 'EnergyFlow Joy-Con Charging Dock' will cost $35.99 and will charge up to four Joy-Con 2 controllers at once. It also...
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Video Nintendo Demonstrates How To Sync Original Joy-Con With Switch 2
Back to basics
When the Switch 2 launches, you can expect to be navigating the system in a similar way to the original unit. For example, there's a familiar-looking HOME menu, the eShop has received a slight makeover but you'll still access it in the same way, and you'll also launch games from the main menu like the previous generation. Along with...
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News Store Listing Suggests Switch 2 Joy-Con Might Be Customisable
We'd advise caution, though
A new store listing on AliExpress suggests that the new Switch 2 Joy-Con might be customisable; at least to a certain degree. As highlighted by Stealth40k on Bluesky, a listing from Electronics-Dropshipping Store shows that the side s on both Joy-Con can be removed and replaced with different colours. The two...
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News Switch 2 Joy-Con 'HD Rumble' Won't Be As Loud As It Was On Switch
But it might make one game "more difficult"
We're still finding out new details about the Switch 2 and one other little update that's recently been discovered is tied to the new Joy-Con 2 controllers. On Nintendo's backwards compatibility page covering the Switch games that will play on Switch 2, some more information about the Joy-Con 2's 'HD...
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Video Switch 2 'Joy-Con 2' Magnet Strength Tested
Here's how they hold up
The Switch 2 will replace the Switch's physical rail system with a magnetic connection where the Joy-Con 2 "snap" into place. Nintendo has already stated how it wanted this new design to attach the controllers "firmly" to avoid any "wobble" - so just how strong are these magnets? The folks at IGN recently put it to the test...
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PSA Be Careful, These Light-Up Joy-Con Look As Dodgy As They Come
AI spy with my little eye
We Switch fans are no strangers to AI-generated software — heck, we hardly bat an eyelid at it when opening the eShop any more — but seeing it used to promote hardware still catches us a little off guard. Sure, the product likely exists, but can we assume that it actually has any of its promised features if even the...
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Random Switch 2's Joy-Con Could Really Benefit From Nintendo Alarmo's Tech
Will stick drift be a thing of the past?
Joy-Con drift has been a major talking point throughout the Switch's lifecycle and if you're worried about it making an unwanted return next-generation, there might be some good news on the horizon. The tech experts at iFixit recently did a teardown of Nintendo's sound clock 'Alarmo' and it appears to be...
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News Switch 2 Will NFC, According To New FCC Filings
amiibo live on
Although we're just weeks out from learning more about the Nintendo Switch 2, new findings have surfaced ahead of the Direct broadcast - shedding light on the successor system's capabilities. As reported by The Verge, the latest filings at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in th
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News Switch 2's Magnetic Joy-Con Connection Was Originally An Idea For Switch
Years in the making
Nintendo's Switch 2 has finally been revealed and it seems some of the features of this successor system have been years in the making. One of these happens to be the magnetic connection for the Joy-Con controllers, which replaces the physical rail system on the original system. Former Nintendo Minute hosts Kit and Krysta have...
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News Genki Claims The 'Switch 2' Joy-Con Can Be Removed By 'Brute Force'
But good lord, don't try it
Accessory manufacturer Genki has well and truly stuck its middle finger up to Nintendo in recent days, opting to openly showcase its planned accessories for the as-yet unannounced 'Switch 2' during CES 2025. Now, in a new interview with The Verge, Genki's co-founder and CEO Eddie Tsai divulged a few more details...
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Rumour New 'Switch 2' Photos Show Off A Very Legit-Looking Joy-Con
Black and blue, not white and gold
Fresh images of what looks to be the left Joy-Con controller from the 'Switch 2' hardware have been posted online, supposedly originating from China. Hosted over on Reddit by 'thisSubIsAtrocious' and subsequently shared all over social media, the Joy-Con sports the new magnetic rail with which to attach...
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News Switch "Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed After Five Years
Five years of effort ended "with a whimper"
Throughout the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch, there has been all sorts of controversy surrounding Joy-Con controller drift. As the generation winds down, it looks like "5 years of efforts" to sue Nintendo over "Joy-Con drift" issues have now come to an end. As highlighted by Game File reporter Stephen...
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Reminder Nintendo's New Pastel Pink Switch Joy-Con Set Is Out Now
Launching alongside Princess Peach: Showtime!
Princess Peach: Showtime! isn't the only official product arriving this week. Alongside her new solo adventure, Nintendo has also released a set of pastel pink Joy-Con controllers for the Switch. In case you missed it the first time, they'll set you back $79.99 (or your regional equivalent) and will be...
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News Nintendo Reveals New Pastel Pink Switch Joy-Con Set
Launching alongside Princess Peach: Showtime!
the range of pastel-coloured Joy-Con controllers that released last summer? It sure would have been cool to get one of those adorable pink ones for the right controller, wouldn't it? Ponder these questions no longer! Nintendo has today revealed a new set of pastel pink Switch Joy-Con controllers...
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Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch Pastel Joy-Con
All colours, best prices!
Launching on 30th June 2023, two gorgeous new Switch Joy-Con sets are now available to buy. The Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow and Pastel Purple/Pastel Green combinations are available at a variety of retailers, and we've been busy tracking all the best deals and cheapest prices so you don't have to. If you're in need of some...
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News Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle Announced
It's party season
Nintendo has revealed a bunch of Switch bundles and discounts ahead of Black Friday and the Holiday season, but one new bundle to come out of this announcement is the Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle, which launches on 10th November. Retailing at $99.99, you'll be able to pick up a copy of Super Mario Party along...
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News Extremely Limited Edition Cult Of The Lamb Switch Controllers Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
Joy-Con and Pro Controllers up for grabs
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb recently received a cool Don't Starve crossover, but if that wasn't already enough it's now unveiled officially licensed Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controllers. These designs were crafted by tnAlex Designs and are "extremely limited" edition. There are only 125 of each controller...
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News Nintendo Reveals New Switch Joy-Con Pastel Colour Controller Sets
Coming later this month
If you're looking for an excuse to add even more Joy-Con colours to your Switch collection, you'll be pleased to know Nintendo has today announced another two sets. They are due out in North America and other locations on 30th June 2023 and will be priced at $79.99 (or your regional equivalent). As you can see, one set is...
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News Nintendo Will Repair Out-Of-Warranty Joy-Con For Free In The UK, EEA, Switzerland
Policy change extends free Joy-Con drift repairs to new territories
Updated with Nintendo UK's official statement at the bottom of the page. Nintendo will now offer free repairs of faulty Joy-Con to Switch owners in the UK, European Economic Area, and Switzerland. This is according to an update to the company's page on its UK site (which...
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News Nintendo Wins "Switch Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit
Drift? What drift?
a story we ran about some parents in the US who were trying to get their kids to sue Nintendo over "Joy-Con drift" in a class action lawsuit? Well, it seems the video game giant has come out on top. In November last year, a federal judge ruled in favour of Nintendo in the 'Sanchez et. al. v. Nintendo of America' case...
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News Gulikit's 'Hall Joystick' Promises To Eliminate Drifing For Your Switch Joy-Con
"Drop in with no hassles"
Gaming accessory company Gulikit has released a new 'Hall Joystick' for Switch Joy-Con controllers, promising no drifting or wear and tear with easy "drop in" installation. We're currently in the process of procuring a set for ourselves, so look out for our verdict in the near future, but for now you can check out the...
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News NYXI Reveals A GameCube-Inspired Switch Controller With No Drifting
The ultimate Smash pad?
Peripheral brand NYXI has revealed its latest Nintendo Switch wireless joy-pad, dubbed the NYXI Wizard. Directly inspired by the Nintendo GameCube, the joy-pad features Hall Effect analogue sticks to eliminate drifting, along with interchangable joystick rings, a turbo function, illuminated 'ABXY' buttons, and an ergonomic,...
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News Got Joy-Con Drift? Don't Worry, Those Switch Controllers Can Live On As Works Of Art
Get hung up
the 'exploded' Game Boy consoles we showed you a while back? Well, the company behind them, GRID Studio, is back with a more up-to-date example: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. While we'd argue that getting Nintendo to repair your Joy-Con is a more sensible course of action when they finally succumb to Joy-Con Drift, there is...
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News Valve's Steam Client Beta Adds For Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Sharing the joy
If you love being able to sync your Nintendo controllers with new devices and applications, you might be a fan of Valve's latest update to Steam. The company responsible for hits such as Half-Life, Team Fortress 2 and the Portal series has revealed it's added for Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers in its latest Steam Client beta...
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News Apple's iOS 16 Update s Switch Joy-Con And Pro Controllers
Apple Switch?
Apple recently announced its latest operating system for iPhone devices at WWDC: iOS 16. While the update focuses primarily on allowing s to personalise their iPhone experience in new ways, another added functionality was discovered via the developer beta that might just be of interest to Switch owners. Switch controllers,...
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Random Of Course Someone Has Already Smashed Their TV Playing Switch Sports
Update: It's happened again
Update [Tue 3rd May, 2022 03:15 BST]: Unsurprisingly, this isn't an isolated case. It seems there are other Switch s out there who are also not bothering to wear a Joy-Con wrist strap when playing Nintendo Switch Sports. Here's another player who has supposedly smashed their television while playing this new release...
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Guide Which Switch Games Don't Work With Nintendo Switch Lite?
The games you can't play without Joy-Con Controllers
Switch Lite, the portable-only version of Nintendo's console, offers a cheaper way of jumping on the Switch train with a focus on handheld play which makes it a true replacement for Nintendo 3DS. However, it's important to that, unlike the standard Nintendo Switch or the OLED Model,...
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News Nintendo Issues Joy-Con Safety Warning Ahead Of Switch Sports Release
Wear a wrist strap and don't hit the TV
When Wii Sports got released on the Wii in 2006, it made headlines around the globe for encouraging people to get off the couch. The same game was also known for destroying a number of television sets back in the day, and while we would love to move on from that, it seems there's a real chance of it happening...
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News Former Joy-Con Drift Repairs Supervisor Says Work Volume Was "Very Stressful"
"Easily thousands of Joy-Cons were coming through each week"
Joy-Con drift sucks. Many of us have had it, and we're sure many of us have had to Nintendo to send it off to get repaired. But did you know Nintendo itself doesn't handle the repairs? Kotaku has investigated the process of getting your Joy-Cons repaired if they get the dreaded...
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News Don't Panic, Valve Has Already Resolved Steam Deck's Supposed Switch-Like "Drift" Issues
"We just shipped a fix to address the bug"
If you've been able to get your hands on a Steam Deck and are worried about the reported "drift" issues, it seems there's no need to panic. Valve, in record time (not Valve time, thankfully), has already issued a fix to address the supposed issues associated with the Steam Deck thumbsticks. This...
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Random Nintendo, Stop Teasing Us With Chocolate Joy-Con
"Please note that this is a fictional product and is not available for sale"
It's Valentine's Day today, and that means that millions of cards, gifts and flowers will be exchanged all over the world – but Nintendo has broken our hearts by showing off a set of chocolate Joy-Con and then pointing out that they're not available for purchase. I mean,...
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Feature How One Small Company Is Making The Switch Joy-Con You Always Dreamed Of
"There’s kind of something for everyone"
If there's one aspect of Switch which has allowed players to truly make the console their own, it's the ability to chop-and-change the Joy-Con which ship with the system. Many different colour combinations are available thanks to the various packs Nintendo sells, and the company has even gotten into the...
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"we’ve observed as people have returned units"
Nintendo's released all sorts of statements regarding Switch Joy-Con 'drift' in recent times, and the latest one comes from the NoA's Doug Bowser. In the same interview with The Verge - where he sort of addressed complaints about Switch Online's N64 emulation - Doug was queried about the company's...
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Soapbox Joy-Con Aren't Perfect, But They're Great For Sick Day Gaming
Everybody hurts (themselves) sometimes
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been pondering. Today, Kate discusses rediscovering the joy of Joy-Con following a recent mishap, and her dreams of Joy-Con 2.0... I'm about to turn 30, so of course, the natural...
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"We have always been trying to improve it"
Alongside the launch of the Switch OLED model, Nintendo has released a new 'Ask the Developer' discussion on its official website. While it touches on all sorts of details about the new system, towards the end there's some conversation about the Joy-Con controllers. The Joy-Con controllers have been...
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News Consumer Advocacy Group Calls Out Nintendo For Joy-Con Drift Ahead Of Switch OLED Launch
"This shows a regrettable lack of respect for both the environment and consumers."
With tomorrow's launch of the Nintendo Switch OLED model, consumers will have the option of paying $50USD more (with regional equivalents) for a system with notable enhancements over the other models - an improved and larger screen, a new kickstand, an updated dock...
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News The "Foam Pads" In The Zelda Joy-Con Controllers Aren't New
Update: YouTuber chimes in
Earlier this month, we ran a story about someone who had supposedly come up with a solution for Joy-Con drift. In case you missed it, the fix requires you to insert a small square of paper or cardboard into the same spot as the analog stick locations in order to reapply pressure to the case of the controller. It's that...
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Random The Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con Appear To Feature A Neat Character Reference
Have you spotted it yet?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now available on the Switch. As part of this, Nintendo has released a new special set of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con controllers. Although the company has already made it clear the controllers are based on the design of the iconic Master Sword and Hylian Shield, it seems some fans...
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News Someone Thinks They've Resolved Nintendo's Joy-Con Drift Problem With An Incredibly Simple Fix
"There you go, Nintendo"
If you're desperate to salvage those drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, have watched all the videos online (including our own), and still haven't had any luck, then why not try this new fix that's surfaced on YouTube, which is claiming to have solved Joy-Con drift problems once and for all. VK's Channel on YouTube identified...
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News Nintendo Won't Say Whether Switch OLED Joy-Con Fixes Drift, So Don't Count On It
Four years in, Joy-Con drift isn't going away
Switch OLED's shiny new Joy-Con are easy on the eye, but will they suffer from the infamous Joy-Con drift? Nintendo's latest Switch revision is just a few months away from release, with the super-slick Switch OLED model hitting stores on 8th October. Naturally, it'd make sense for gaming fans to hope...
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Guide How To Update Your Switch Joy-Con And Pro Controller
Keep up to date with our guide
Like any other piece of consumer hardware that's connected to the internet, the Switch is subject to regular firmware updates which add functionality, fix bugs and introduce exciting new features. However, what a lot of people don't realise is that alongside these system updates Nintendo often issues firmware updates...
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Guide Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller
The Joy of Joy-Con
One of the most wonderful things about the Nintendo Switch is the modular design, which allows you to remove your old boring Joy-Con controllers and slide in some new colourful ones to show the world how individual you are. There's quite a variety of different colours of Joy-Con available now (there are now over 250 possible...
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Guide Where To Buy The Limited Edition Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con
Can you resist these two blue hues?
If you are anything like us, you've been looking forward to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD which land on Nintendo Switch on 16th July. This would be exciting enough on its own, but along with this launch came some delightful new Joy-Con which will make you feel much more at home with the action. With The...
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Random The Switch Joy-Con Can Be Used As A Remote Shutter For Mobile Devices
Well there you go
Have you ever wanted to take a photo of something with your phone without tapping the screen but didn't want to resort to the timed function? Well, it turns out the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con doubles as a remote shutter. Yes, as demonstrated by Byotan on the Nintendo subreddit, you can use your Joy-Con to take photos with your phone...
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Talking Point Should It Be Easier To Customise A Nintendo Switch?
You bought it, you break it
It's almost the dictionary definition of a first world problem, I know, but I've been having an awful time lately trying to make my Switch cute. Sure, there are a ton of Joy-Con colourways that I could drop at least 70 quid on, but the issue is that they aren't cute. Forgive me for being the kind of gal who wants lovely...
