[ad_1] With pandemic-related lockdowns and the release of Animal Crossing, simply getting a Switch has been hard enough. Even if you obtain one, if you’d also like to play Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure for a quick at-home workout then good luck — it’s been just as tough to obtain, selling out in seconds whenever it […]
Category: joy-con
Ask Engadget: How have you dealt with faulty Joy-Cons?
[ad_1] This week we’re asking you for answers. Earlier we asked you to submit your user reviews of the Joy-Con controllers that come with Nintendo’s handheld Switch gaming system. Now we want to hear what you’ve done to fix the flaws that many users have encountered with the devices — be it a Bluetooth connection problem, or […]
Nintendo lets Japanese gamers build custom Switch bundles
[ad_1] Nintendo has been known for its penchant for colorful hardware since it launched the Play It Loud series of Game Boys in 1995. The Switch is no exception — the console’s Joy-Con controllers and straps come in a variety of eye-popping colors. The company is now letting new Switch customers create their own made-to-order […]
Modder makes the GameCube Joy-Cons you’ve always wanted for your Switch
[ad_1] He even created a center piece that lets you reunite both halves in a single gamepad that’s the same width as the original Wavebird. The creator expects to provide CAD files for those who want to attempt their own mods, but be warned: this definitely isn’t for first-timers. Shank cautioned that a lot more […]
Nintendo explores ‘bendable’ Switch controllers
[ad_1] There don’t appear to be any changes to the functionality beyond that — the biggest change would be a flexible circuit board. It’s far from certain that Nintendo will implement this in the Switch or a future console. This is the American version of an international patent from February 2018, and the largest change […]
Nintendo will repair Switch Joy-Cons with ‘drift’ issue for free
[ad_1] Vice got the memo from someone familiar with Nintendo’s updated customer support documentation. It reads: “Customers will no longer be requested to provide proof of purchase for Joy-Con repairs. Additionally it is not necessary to confirm warranty status. If a customer requests a refund for a previously paid Joy-Con repair […] confirm the prior […]
Nintendo faces class action lawsuit over Switch controller ‘drift’
[ad_1] The complaint accuses Nintendo of violating California’s fraud laws as well as state- and federal-level warranty laws. It further accuses the company of misrepresentation, breaching implied warranty and “unjust enrichment.” The attorneys are looking both for monetary damages as well as relief that could include forcing Nintendo to offer better coverage for the issue. […]