Should Joy-Con feel loose or wobbly?

The Joy-Con controllers will often wiggle ever-so-slightly when locked in place in tablet mode. It's noticeable, but it will only occasionally affect gameplay by making you stop the game and reconnect the controllers. If your loose Joy-Cons feel like they are about to fall off, go to the next step.
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How to fix wobbly Joy-Con reddit?

You need only to remove the back cover (may void your warranty) Adjust the hinges (push against the yellow arrow, as a counter pressure, as you push the blue arrows outside the switch, these are the hinges that holds the joycon against the rails)
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How long do Joy-Cons last?

Different types of Switch controllers have different battery life. Pro controllers last approximately 40 hours, while Joy-Cons last around 20 hours. Third-party controllers and Joy-Cons may have shorter battery life and are generally less reliable in terms of battery life and responsiveness.
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Why do Joy-Cons get loose?

If you notice one or both of your Joy-Cons won't stay locked to other devices — like the Joy-Con Grip, the wrist straps, or the Nintendo Switch OLED — then the issue may be with the rails on the Joy-Con rather than the Switch Console itself. You can either purchase replacement Joy-Cons or go to the next step.
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Do Switch controllers wear out?

They are rather small and cannot handle excess abuse so they wear out quite fast. If you like or have experience taking apart electronics it's possible to remove and install new components to “repair” them.
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Why are my Joy-Cons acting weird?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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Will Nintendo fix Joy-Cons?

That means that even if your Joy-Cons have surpassed their warranty, Nintendo will still fix them for you. Several countries have been reaping the rewards of this process for some time now, such as North America, France, and Latin America.
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Why are my Joy-Cons drifting?

It's unclear what the cause of Joy-Con drift is but one Joy-Con teardown published on Reddit by user u/rainbopython in April 2019 claims that the drift problem could be caused by wear-and-tear over time while other theories point towards build-up of dust inside the casing around the stick.
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Can you recalibrate Joy-Cons?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. Select Calibrate Control Sticks then fully tilt the control stick in any single direction for a few seconds on the controller you want to calibrate.
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Can you buy white Joy-Cons?

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) Controller White | GameStop.
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How do you calibrate Joy-Cons?

Control stick calibration steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Controllers and Sensors" → "Calibrate Control Sticks".
  2. Tilt the control stick in any direction for a few seconds on the controller you want to calibrate. ...
  3. Check the stick response. ...
  4. Select "Calibrate" to start the calibration process.
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How do you tell if your Joy-Cons are drifting?

Or do you see a circle icon, sitting somewhere away from the center? If you see the circle, your Joy-Con is drifting. Press X to re-calibrate the Joy-Con. You'll need to move the stick in each cardinal direction, then rotate it about three times.
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Do new Joy-Cons not drift?

It's been a problem ever since the Switch came out and still hasn't been fully fixed in the new OLED model (although Nintendo says it's made some “improvements”). While you can send your Joy-Cons away for a free repair at Nintendo (or just buy a new set), the sticks will inevitably start drifting again.
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Does Best Buy fix Joy-Cons?

Thanks for reaching out about this. We generally are not able to work on the joy cons without a protection plan.
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Is Nintendo being sued for Joy-Con drift?

A US judge has dismissed a Joy-Cons drift lawsuit against Nintendo.
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Will Nintendo repair my Switch for free?

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY

If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective hardware product or component, free of charge.
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How many years should a Nintendo Switch last?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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Why are my Switch controllers moving on their own?

Joy-Con drift can often be attributed to one of two major factors: software/hardware issues or buildup of dirt and grime under or around the thumb sticks. If your console stops working, we'll handle the repairs.
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What is the lifespan of the Switch?

I think Switch will last 9 years of first party game support and system stopping production the following year. Most people speculate that a new switch system will release in 2024 and like 3ds nintendo would continue to release games on switch (just less of them) for about 2 years.
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Can you update fake Joycons?

It will only work if you have the official ones, if you got 3rd party ones (probably if they are not licensed by Nintendo) they won't update and you can't skip this as well.
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Why are there no grey Joy-Cons?

Apparently, Nintendo discontinued the gray controllers (along with Neon Yellow and Mario Red) in April 2020.
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Are custom Joy-Cons legal?

The custom made Joycon shells, branded in Etika's memory, have now seen a cease and desist from Nintendo, pulling them from sale. The decision made by Nintendo is a fully legal one but highly controversial.
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