A patent filed by Nintendo suggests that they’re working on Hall Effect style joysticks for the Switch 2 that would eliminate stick drift almost entirely.

  • @sleep_deprived
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    31 year ago

    It’s a way to detect which way the stick is pointing using magnets. It’s way more accurate and incredibly reliable.

    • @9point6
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      31 year ago

      Also because the moving parts don’t actually make contact with the sensors, the wear issues that affect joycons basically don’t exist