-
Ever wanted an RSS feed of all your favorite gaming news sites? Go check out our new Gaming Headlines feed! Read more about it here.
-
We have made minor adjustments to how the search bar works on ResetEra. You can read about the changes here.
Switch Lite has ‘same analog sticks’ as original Joy-Cons, teardown reveals (Unconfirmed)
- Thread starter Equanimity
- Start date
OP
OP
Yeah, I'm staying far away from the Lite model until they revise both analogue sticks.
Seems like the sticks look the same, but the housing is not. It's different like in the new switch models. Dunno what that really means, myself.
New housing on the right.
New housing on the right.
Let's wait a few months to see if those sticks did or did not address the issue.
If there's still drift, that'll be highway robbery and Nintendo won't have an excuse.
Even if I was interested in the lite (I'm not), I would wait at least a year before buying one.
If there's still drift, that'll be highway robbery and Nintendo won't have an excuse.
Even if I was interested in the lite (I'm not), I would wait at least a year before buying one.
They aren't the same analog sticks as the original, these are an updated version which we've already seen in Joycons out in the wild but aren't sure of the long term durability here.
Not sure why watching the video and accurately reporting what was found has been so difficult on this one, especially when Jason is very thorough and clear on these things plus he's been covering it for awhile now going into part model numbers and everything.
These aren't the same as the original Joycon though.
Not sure why watching the video and accurately reporting what was found has been so difficult on this one, especially when Jason is very thorough and clear on these things plus he's been covering it for awhile now going into part model numbers and everything.
These aren't the same as the original Joycon though.
I suppose we'll have to wait another couple of weeks to know whether the Switch Lite has drift issues. That'd be a pretty big issue if it did.
drift doesn't show up in a couple of weeks. at least my joycons took around 6 months to show first signs of drift.
Drift tends to show itself after months of use so there's no way knowing at this point in time. Just know it's not exactly the same components.
OP
OP
Got a launch Switch, both sides drift. I was holding off for the Lite to come out with some good news in this regard, but it seems like I'll just have to buy a new pair of joycons now.
All three of my left Joycons got drift. First two sets I got at launch and the third one when ARMS released
My five sets haven't failed me yet. But yeah I'm hoping the new green joycons from Best Buy are the "new" models from the new sku.
Had my Switch since just before Splatoon 2 released and have three sets of Joycons; Neon Blue/Red, Mario Odyssey Red, Splatoon 2 Neon Green/Pink from Japan. None have experienced any issues despite getting heavy use and regularly being rotated in for play.
Actually have a Splatoon 2 Pro Controller but rarely use it since I kind of prefer the Joycons.
Feels like I've gotten lucky up to this point so holding off on purchasing more Joycons (really want to complete my Splatoon 2 set with a North American pair) until I know the problems are completely solved. From the sounds of things it might just come down to the materials used within the Joycons themselves and not a true design flaw requiring a full blown redesign.
I mean, I didn't experience Joy Con drift myself yet, but both of my left Joy Cons starting having issues with input recognition a while ago (when pressing down and walking in Let's Go e.g., the character on screen doesn't start running, rather walks slowly as if I'm only slightly tilting the stick, even though I'm actually moving it down all the way). And thanks to Nintendo Europe's stubbornness, I'm definitely going to be more picky about buying another set / new Switch hardware.
Forcing consumers to buy a new $200 handheld every few months out of necessity is one hell of a business idea. Nintendo is playing 4D chess out here.
I wonder how many people are gonna squash their sticks and ruin them by putting the Lite in pockets and other tight spaces and blame Nintendo for it.
This and the d pad means I will wait a while more to grab a Switch.
Nintendo used to have quality hardware before the DS. What the hell happened?
A lot of Gameboys still work perfectly to this day so this is just puzzling to see.
Nintendo used to have quality hardware before the DS. What the hell happened?
A lot of Gameboys still work perfectly to this day so this is just puzzling to see.
and my interest of upgrading to Lite just died. I'll stick with my current. This been a concern of mine towards the lite
or y'kno...you can send it to Nintendo to get repaired. there's this thing called warranty.
i think the new switch uses the same joycons.
well it is the cheaper model. were you expecting higher quality parts in this $200 model?
Nah they're different. Right one is the original joycon. Left is the one that comes with the new SKU.
Snap. My second Switch which I've had for a few months also doesn't have an issue. Feel very lucky.
Warranties only last so long. When you buy a video game console you're not expecting to rent it for two years and then have to repair or replace. This wouldn't be a huge issue if it wasn't so widespread, it's shocking Nintendo haven't tried to fix this for the new model. It'll bite Nintendo in the backside though, and Nintendo will respond much like they have done already in the US. It's just a shame.
Are you serious? Of course it should be expected that they use parts that don't fail so easily, regardless of the price point.
well I was waiting to hear more info and hoping they improve the joy con stick, that would been a upgrade for me as I play my switch majority of the time portable
Someone high up in the Mushroom Kingdom saw money being left on the table and said if we meld the joycons to the unit they'll have to replace the full monty. Genius.
"You can just keep sending it in every time it breaks until the 1-year warranty runs out and then buy a new one."
Cool.
I was thinking of buying a Lite for Pokemon, but now I think I'll just get the regular model. Buying a new joycon is one thing, having to buy an entire new console is another.
*and then pay for repairs.
It's still a shitty scenario, but try to get your facts straight.
My left Stick from my release Switch started to break a couple of weeks ago. It worked for a long time but now it's like a ghost is controlling it.
Had to fix my Joycon drift this morning, took 20 mins to replace the analogue stick, this really shouldn't happen. I think the biggest disappointment of the Switch. Only because Nintendo used to have the best hardware regards analogue sticks and d pads IMO. This just seems like a huge step down in what I can only imagine would be a few pennies extra in build quality.
Cutting cost lowers quality.
For my launch switch I haven't had any problems. I've also changed the joycons so that they have a see through plastic 😊
Nah they're different. Right one is the original joycon. Left is the one that comes with the new SKU.
Yeah, that's different.
But it's also good to be cautious
Nah they're different. Right one is the original joycon. Left is the one that comes with the new SKU.
Is there some quick and easy way to check by the shell whether it's the new one? The texture on one of mine seems a bit coarser, but I could be imagining it.
Personally I hope the Switch Lite sticks do get drift in a few months. Why? Because the Switch Lite, being a full console without controllers that can be replaced, will cause a much bigger shitstorm for Nintendo. And Nintendo deserve a big fucking shitstorm for knowingly selling faulty goods for years. The more heat that comes on Nintendo the higher the chance they'll do something about it.
It looks like they changed the L/R3 mechanism. Maybe doing stick button-pushes was scraping the contacts causing drift?
