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Geralt of Sanctuary

Nintendo Switch 2: Release earlier and old Joy-Cons compatible?

Nintendo Switch 2: Release earlier and old Joy-Cons compatible?

The rumor mill about the Switch 2 is now picking up speed again. The console could possibly be released earlier than previously thought. And: Are old Joy-Cons still compatible despite the recent speculation? After a number of previous speculations, the rumor mill decided some time ago based on information from anonymous sources that the Switch ...

NinFan

Rumor: ‘Switch 2’ will reportedly feature Magnetic Joy-Cons

Rumor: ‘Switch 2’ will reportedly feature Magnetic Joy-Cons

Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life According to a new report from the Spanish publication Vandal (Thank you, VGC), the Switch’s upcoming successor – affectionately dubbed ‘Switch 2’ – will ditch the rail system for the current Joy-Con controllers and replace it with a magnetic setup. As such, it is unknown if the current Joy-Con ...

Geralt of Sanctuary

Nintendo Switch 2: Release earlier and old Joy-Cons compatible?

Nintendo Switch 2: New console with magnetic Joy-Cons?

After things became a little quieter about the Switch 2 recently, there are now fresh rumors about the console again. Does this possibly get magnetic Joy-Cons? The Switch 2 has been prominently featured in the rumor mill in recent months, as the launch is said to have been imminent. Nothing came of it at first, ...

oriXone

Microsoft could be working on a control similar to joy-cons

Microsoft could be working on a control similar to joy-cons

In the video game industry there is a very high competitive spirit, because when one of the three companies executes an idea very well, they usually copy each other. This is not something new, we already experienced it at the time of the Nintendo Wii and its Wiimote, when Sony and Xbox offered something similar. ...

NinFan

Europe: Nintendo’s website states that it will repair Joy-Cons for free after the warranty expires

Europe: Nintendo’s website states that it will repair Joy-Cons for free after the warranty expires

Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of Great Britain have never officially acknowledged Joy-Con drift unlike Nintendo of America who started repairing Joy-Con for free a few years ago. Their official Nintendo support page now informs customers that it will repair Joy-Cons after the warranty expires completely free of charge. If your Joy-Cons become unresponsive or ...