Don't let drift affect your Switch gaming experienceIf you're like me, you love the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite. They're convenient, can go anywhere, and have plenty of awesome games for you to play. However, playing on these systems can become incredibly frustrating when your on-screen characters start moving around without you even touching your joysticks. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to fix controller drift. Check out our list of fixes below.
Products used in this guide
Cleansing blast: WD-40 Contact Cleaner Spray ($9 at Amazon)
Replacement stick: Veanic 3D Joystick ($11 at Amazon)
A new pair: Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons ($70 at Amazon)
Controller Drift Solutions
Why is it happening?
How to fix it with compressed air
How to perform a system update on your controllers
How to recalibrate your Joy-Cons and joysticks through software
DIY fix by replacing the analog stick
How to prevent it from happening
Nintendo warranties and official repairs
But why is this happening?
There are at least two main reasons w...
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Don't let drift affect your Switch gaming experience
