Did they do a revision on the pro that fixed these issues? I am surprised at how many of you haven't read the article correctly. Which scared the hell out of me because people are trying to change £200 for these things on eBay! Please exit the internet. It will eventually break down. If any debris gets in between the pads and the motherboard then it can hinder a button's response to the point that it may do nothing when you press it. If you’re still stuck in a drifting pickle, you’ll need to get a few supplies, namely these: You’ll need to disassemble the Pro Controller to a degree in order to effectively clean it, as unlike the Joy-Con there’s no rubber skirt you can pull up to access the stick’s internals. Has this guide helped at all? That's the reason why the person who wrote the repair guide posted by @wert303b was able to use PS4 replacement sticks to repair his controller. @MsJubilee The only thing irresponsible here is your statement. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Analog Stick PERMANENT Fix. The other known issue where you can be pushing right to make your character go right then for some reason it goes up or even left. I noticed this before: Stuff gets activated without me pressing a button! Having never used the D-pad for a game until Zelda 2 on the Online Service. Analog sticks are mechanical objects subject to the laws of physics. Joy-Con drift is an issue that Switch owners have been encountering over the last few months that causes the analog sticks on the controllers to … The Pro controller is a separate product (an accessory.) Will there ever be a Switch Pro? It's really annoying. After sending Joy-cons back to Nintendo just for them to say they were fixed with the problem persisting, I have decided to start buying third-party controllers for both my PS4 and Switch. I can second @wert303b suggestion. DIY fix by replacing the analog stick If you're still having Joy-Con drift issues after using the canned air method and recalibrating the controllers, you may need to replace the analog sticks. But my original black one that I use all the time is still flawless. I didn't have problem with drifting on my pro controller, what I had was two pro controllers where the left stick would start squeaking. But the Joy-Con drift isn't limited solely to the dockable Nintendo Switch console. Do the workaround at your own risk and don’t blame anyone if it doesn’t work. Haven't cleaned it since last year. (pic: Nintendo) Bowser was also asked about ongoing problems with Joy-Con drift on the Switch’s controllers, although it should be noted that Nintendo of … @RustedHero You need to open up your pro controller and clean the contact points on the motherboard and the silicone pads that contact them (for the d-pad, all four contact points). I have no problems taking a break, all my games are offline on the switch. @sixrings The joycon controllers have a documented issue with drifting that's not connected to abuse of the controller. Make sure the metal contact ring is also completely clean, then put the metal/plastic wheel back inside with tweezers, pinch the green housing back against the cradle box and you're done. It comes as no surprise that the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller may drift - this can happen on every single controller, but it's never as common as the Joy Cons. The pro controller is 70 dollars and it drifts!?!? I do experience the d pad on the pro controller acting wonky sometimes like a couple of others have mentioned above but it doesn't happen all the time. Nintendo Switch system update Version 10.0.2 fixes Pro Controller drift. Users on Reddit have reported drift associated with the stand-alone gamepad as well as a supposed remedy for it. Here are your options. Nintendo Switch firmware 11.0.0 is out, adds new features, details here! If there was any justice we would be mentioning Joycon drift in the same sentence as RROD and the ApocalyPS3. It shouldn't be that way... @Fido007 you might be onto something here. And that is why people go silent. For the joy cons, my two left ones developed drift (I use the left stick for walking in games a lot more than the right sticks). Yet there have been times where I know I'm only pressing a certain direction but it still reads another input. I need to get that fixed up but lack the confidence myself. I've had drift issues with a few joycons, even a pair straight out of the box (Splatoon pink and green, luckily amazon replaced straight away). I've had PS4 controllers develop drift, and no pro controllers. The only controllers I've had that had a drift problems were my Wii U gamepads left stick and my Xbox One controllers left stick. After about 13 months of casual use my blue dualshock 4 got a bad case of drift in the right stick. I have a stock of flex cables to replace them when needed. @Guitario Nothing that I know of so far. My only gripe with my Switch hardware. You did no research and instead came down on a group of people. Thankfully it was only just barely off center and rarely had an impact on games. Cleaning out the joystick through disassembly fixes it - nothing is wrong with the unit itself, just dust ingress getting in. @sixrings you are delirious if you think drift is made up at this point. The update is targeted on Pro Controllers being newly registered with the console, which could result in a false analogue stick input impacting its use. As much as I like the Switch, the drifting issue is just embarrassingly badly handled. On the Pro Controller however they use the same analog sticks as everyone else. Press the X button to enter calibration and follow the onscreen instructions as best as you can. Wasn’t aware that the pro controller has drift issues mine certainly doesn’t and I’ve had it since launch very unnintendo like I use mine on switch and on my raspberry pi and never had an issue. @Ronwantread as the article says, even the xbox elite controller is prone ot drifting. T does say this in the article. Anyone else familiar with this issue or is it isolated to mine? They invariably stop working after one year or so. Both of my joycons suffered from drift. I bought a brand new pro controller and it is giving me drift issues day 1! Plus, why would they miss out on selling extra controllers? @RustedHero Mine does it too sometimes but I've caught myself pressing in between up and right sometimes. 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The original right joycon started drifting around 400-450 hours playing Breath Of The Wild give or take and got worse so I had stopped playing anything until I got my pro controller as mentioned above. Once it’s open you’ll be able to access the problem stick’s internal gubbins and have a proper look at what’s going on. Added a bookmark feature to News. Nintendo has instructed customer service representatives to stop charging customers to fix Nintendo Switch controllers suffering from Joy-Con drift, according to a new report. I ended up fixing it with contact cleaner just like they say here, and since April it has worked very good. Would explain why it was fixed after the software was closed. In that case your only other option is to get in touch with Nintendo directly and discuss repairing the controller with them. The Switch Pro Controller is my preferred gyro controller. I bought him a new one and nothing yet, however he plays 3ds more then his switch. Wow, even the pro controller can drift. Never been used! Alex is the man responsible for the daily videos you'll find on our YouTube channel. The Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are fantastic controllers, but they are expensive and some of the best Switch third party controllers can be better options. I got rid of my pro controller and I got the Nintendo licensed PDP controller instead. Both have the issue. Be gentle, but be firm. I've never had any drift issues with the Pro Controller's stick(s) HOWEVER I swear my D-pad can be wonky sometimes. Cheers. I’ve had it a couple of years and use it quite a bit. Five configurations can also be saved as favorites for Nintendo Switch Lite. Once that’s complete run through the same tests we mentioned earlier like flicking the stick and rotating it. Drifting is a problem that is undeniably common in the Switch’s Joy-Con, but it can also affect Pro Controllers as well. Grab your handy can of compressed air and blast these intrusive bits of rubbish out of your precious equipment. Some grinding white dust develops on the stick. And User Abuse happens more then you think it's not a quirk that it happens. Custom configurations are stored on the Nintendo Switch system. Mind you I’ve played more Ps4 than anything else using one controller from day one and had no issues. The rest of the pro controller is fine. You can do the same technique I mentioned above for cleaning the joystick assemblies and as long as the carbon and/or metal ring isn't too worn, it'll work like new. However, the Pro controller for the Switch is not without its faults. @New_Guest Did you happen to boot the game up while the analog sticks werent in their neutral position? News items that are no longer available cannot be viewed, even if they were bookmarked. I'm surprised my 3DS hasn't had this problem and I've had it for a good 7 years, the red covering on it has started to peel off but that's just wear and tear, however ever since then, I have not had my 3DS drift at all, my Wii U hasn't had that problem either, and I got that in June of 2014, It's still has the black covering on it, and I haven't bothered taking it off, cause in fear of having that drift. Luckily it was still under warranty and got fixed by Nintendo. @WiltonRoots I can't say what they think, however I remember the 3ds having warning signs when playing games for a certain amount of hours that the "it's time to take a break" notification would pop up. Make sure you follow the instructions on the can of compressed air that you have, as some contain a liquid that may potentially damage your controller. And I doubt the drift is just a Joy-Con - it's because it is the flavor of the day and people are saying it just Joy-Con only. The Pro controller is as prone to drift as ANY OTHER CONSOLE. I’ve never had this many problems with controllers/joysticks for any other system beginning with c64 and nes . And it's not very precise on top of that either. @sixrings Boo. That said I do have another Switch now (Smash edition) and have preemptively traded the old one in for a Lite. And with anything where's your Documented issue and or repairs sent to Nintendo-this would do more for your issue and not user others issue whom no-one can verify since they don't have access to yours or the other person to determine hardware or user fault. @Zuljaras it does! Any analogue stick on any controller can succumb over time. Thankfully you’re in the right place to sort it out. Nintendo have dropped a hotfix for the Nintendo Switch System software this morning, bumping the version number up to 10.0.2 and addressing a software issue causing Pro Controller stick drift. Button configurations can also be customized on the Nintendo Switch Lite system. @Henmii the pro controller is prone to drift as much as any other console so on less you never play games you risk this on any console you play. Although the steps detailed below are simple and not tremendously challenging, we do have to state that you follow this guide at your own risk, we cannot take responsibility for any whoopsies that may occur. All of the sudden my right joystick would drift severely downward. @graysoncharles I got my first experience with my brothers, he barely played it for a few years, then last year he put more time into it. It's almost never an issue with the joystick's cradle box; It's the wheel housings on the two sides of the cradle box (In this particular case for the pro controller, it's the two green plastic enclosures). Ohhhhh, what a mess. @thiagoauler Have you seen the materials used to track the voltages from the joycon analogue sticks? @dazzleshell I'm in the same boat. As it stands we get apologies but no solutions. Article posters are the individual owner of the article content. A maximum of 300 news items can be bookmarked. For what it’s worth - Xbox One, PlayStation Dual Shock, and the Nintendo Pro controllers all use the same mechanical Alps joystick part. It should work like new with no problems at all. Mind boggling!! I originally bought the classic controller for gyro aim in Splatoon, also, not to wear down my Joy-Cons for games that require them (Pokemon Let's Go and Super Mario Party come to mind). Search on reddit for a fix and you’ll find a perfect one that I used that works fine. 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