- Nintendo Switch 2 controllers seem likely to include Hall effect components
- This is based on claims from a leak that we now know to be reliable.
- Technology could help eliminate Joy-Con drift
Hall effect joysticks could be a game-changer for the Nintendo Switch 2, as magnetic technology could eliminate the dreaded Joy-Con drift that plagued the original console.
Many are wondering whether the next system will feature Hall effect components or not, and while we don’t know for sure, it seems very likely. As noted by VGC, someone we now know to be a reliable leaker has stated that this will be the case.
A user by the name ‘NextHandheld’ posted a photo purportedly showing the Nintendo Switch 2 in December. Many doubted its veracity but, looking back on it now, it is difficult not to conclude that it was real.
We see the side of the console in a horizontal position, showing the new mechanism where the Joy-Con controllers connect. It all lines up perfectly with the 3D render shown in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer, suggesting that this leaker was actually in possession of a genuine console.
In addition to leaking the system’s color scheme (black, orange, and blue), ‘NextHandheld’ has also hinted that it will feature Hall-effect joysticks based on an alleged “behind-the-scenes” teardown. This definitely seems plausible, as it would immediately help address one of the biggest complaints with the Nintendo Switch.
If you are lucky enough to have never experienced Joy-Con drift, it is a defect that can develop in any of the joysticks. It causes the system to register directional input that isn’t there, making it difficult to play most games. Imagine trying to win a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe matches when your kart constantly turns left.
Despite never formally acknowledging the issue, Nintendo is offering free repairs for those with affected Joy-Cons in both the US and UK.
