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Joy-Con Drift: What Really Works Before Buying New Ones?

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Accepted solution by Mila Tanaka — ahh classic on a Switch Lite the sticks are built in, so a DIY fix means opening the whole console. that's a strong reason to go through…
  1. Bo B.
    @bbauer

    ok so im playing an open-world adventure on my Switch Lite and the left stick has started drifting, menus scroll on their own, and in-game my character slowly wanders off. i ran a stick test with my hands off and its clealry not centred:

    Controller test

    Controller test
Release both sticks. Both dots should rest in the centre.
Left stick    X  0.18   Y -0.26
Right stick   X  0.00   Y  0.01

    ive had these controllers for a while, but Im careful with them, is calibration enough, or is this the infamous drift everyone talks about?

    Id really rather not keep buying new controllers. If theres something that actually lasts, Im all ears. pls help 🙏

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  2. Wes Castillo
    @daemon_pusher330

    Did calibration show teh stick returning to the centre after you release it??

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  4. Mila Tanaka
    @cacheowl-3pn

    If you're comfortable with DIY, replacement stick modules exist, but opening a Joy-Con involves small ribbon cables and tri-wing screws. It's easy to make things worse, and it can affect warranty.

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  5. Mila Tanaka
    @cacheowl-3pn

    wowww ok finally got it working, thanks everyone u guys are the best!!!

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  6. Mila Tanaka
    @cacheowl-3pn
    in reply to @cacheowl-3pn

    Contact officail repair support. Joy-Con drift is a well-known issue, and repair options exist in many rgeions. Check what applies where you live before paying for anything. fingers crossed 🤞

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  7. Mila Tanaka
    @cacheowl-3pn

    been there man this 🔥 so much this. dumb question but how do i even check the settings lmk how it goes

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  8. Arjun Okafor
    @arjun_tensor

    uhh wait does this also apply to switch? ?

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  9. Otto Ferreira
    @otto_daemon

    oof following, having the same problem. is joy-con even worth btohering with or should i just leave it

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  10. Arjun Okafor
    @arjun_tensor
    in reply to @otto_daemon

    Gently rotate the stick in full circles a few times and use short bursts of compressed air around the base. Dust is a common cause of early drift. lmk how it goes

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  11. Arjun Okafor
    @arjun_tensor

    yeahhh update teh controllers in System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Update Controllers, it takes a few seconds and rules out firmware issues. good luck man!

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  13. Wes Castillo
    @daemon_pusher330

    Start with System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Calibrate Control Sticks. Follow teh on-screen steps carefully, it fixes mild drift and confirms the stick isnt just mis-calibrated.

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  15. Mila Tanaka
    @cacheowl-3pn
    Accepted solution

    ahh classic on a Switch Lite the sticks are built in, so a DIY fix means opening the whole console. that's a strong reason to go through official rpeair. good luck man!

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  16. Idris Eriksen
    @idris.eriksen

    have u checked your drift settings? mine were reset after an update hope that helps :)

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  18. Bo B.
    @bbauer
    in reply to @cacheowl-3pn

    @cacheowl-3pn wowww ok sent teh Joy-Con in for repair and got it back working perfectly. Much easier than i expected. seriously made my day 😭🙏

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