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[Help Needed] Any recommendation for alternative to JoyCon? (self.nintendo)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by slimerancher to c/nintendo
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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?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (3 children)

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.

[–] justlookingfordragon 6 points 11 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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 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 1 points 11 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.