Overview

• Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Joy-Con 2 controllers for the Switch 2 do not use Hall effect joysticks, a technology widely considered a solution to joystick drift.
• The company has emphasized that the controllers have been redesigned from the ground up, featuring larger, more durable sticks and smoother movement.
• Despite the redesign, Nintendo has not disclosed the specific technology used in the new joysticks, leading to continued speculation about their durability.
• Joy-Con drift has been a longstanding issue for Nintendo, prompting lawsuits and a public apology from President Shuntaro Furukawa.
• The Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025, when further analysis of the Joy-Con 2’s performance and durability is expected.