Rad, Chloi (October 20, 2016). "Nintendo Confirms Amiibo Support for Nintendo Switch, Clarifies Additional Features". IGN. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016 . Retrieved October 20, 2016. You can usually find the set you’ve always wanted in our store and we’ll always encourage you to message us about it, which is the best part Nintendo Switch Joy-Con connection issue sparks concern ahead of launch". Eurogamer. February 24, 2017. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017 . Retrieved March 7, 2017. In August 2017, Los Angeles-based tablet peripheral manufacturer Gamevice filed a lawsuit against Nintendo in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the design of the Joy-Con controllers conflicts with its patent on the design for the Wikipad, an Android-based gaming device that also features a tablet with a detachable controller. The lawsuit sought damages on existing Switch sales and banning further sales of the console. [58] The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed by Gamevice on October 23, 2017. [59]

Nintendo Switch uses detachable 'Joy-Con' controllers". Polygon. Vox Media. October 20, 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017 . Retrieved March 7, 2017. Blake, Vikki (February 5, 2023). "American judge dismisses Switch Joy-Con drift lawsuit". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023 . Retrieved February 5, 2023. Nintendo Switch is safer without its safety straps". CNET. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017 . Retrieved March 7, 2017. The French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir filed a lawsuit against Nintendo in September 2020 alleging that the Joy-Con were designed with planned obsolescence intended to fail or break due to the drift issue and other factors. The suit seeks to compel Nintendo to change its manufacturing process to improve the durability of the Joy-Con. [68] I might change my mind if the Lite could be used similar to a Pro controller on another Switch, like the 3DS on Wii U for SSB4, that might add appeal to people who are in need of another controller, that's added value, but no mention of that as of yet.A consortium of nine European consumer organizations requested consumers inform them on Joy-Con drift issues in December 2020 as they negotiated with Nintendo on how to resolve the matters in that region. The organizations stated that they would plan legal action if they could not come to an agreement with Nintendo. [69] The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), which represents 40 consumers groups in the region, also urged the European Commission to investigate the Joy-Con drift issue in January 2021 after the body received 25,000 complaints. [70]

a b Initially released as a special edition color for Splatoon 2. Later released as standard color in all regions. Hamilton, Kirk (January 13, 2017). "Everything We Know About Nintendo Switch". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021 . Retrieved December 19, 2020. It was discovered shortly after public release that Joy-Con can connect to and be used with other Bluetooth-enabled personal computers and mobile devices. [8] Official Joy-Con support was also added to iPhones and iPads as part of the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 updates respectively. [47] Reception [ edit ] Technical issues [ edit ]

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There’s kind of something for everyone. Our LED mods are perfect for anyone with an LED-rich set up (or just a thing for LEDs), earth-tones for “cosy gamers”, pastels if you’re passionate about Kawaii or Animal Crossing, clean aesthetics for sworn minimalists, blingy mods if you’re into showing off a bit, retro looks that are a tip of the hat to gaming heritage, clear mods for a bit of transparency, and a variety of Pro-Controller designs to step up your gaming comfort and abilities. You can also send in your own Joy-Cons to be modded, if you can survive without them for a few weeks.Webster, Andrew (May 18, 2017). "Nintendo is releasing neon pink-and-green Switch controllers for Splatoon 2". The Verge. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020 . Retrieved May 18, 2017. Carpenter, Nicole (October 8, 2021). "Nintendo says new OLED Switch has 'improved' Joy-Cons — but drift still persists". Polygon. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021 . Retrieved October 8, 2021. Our relationship with them is very important to us, so we never turn down anyone asking for help. Building controller mods is all about taking our gaming experience and making it so much more. It kind of defeats the purpose of what we do to leave anyone annoyed with drift. We want you to play and be happy doing it, so having GameTraderZero as a home for that already makes facing the dreaded drift better.

We really care and try to treat our community like we would’ve wanted the big companies to treat us Announced on January 12, 2021, this third red controller variant (after the "Neon Red" originals and the "Red" Joy-Con set that accompanied the launch of Super Mario Odyssey) was only sold in a bundle with the standard Nintendo Switch console (and not part of Japan's custom color program), making it a new special edition Joy-Con rather than a standalone color variety. Specifications — Nintendo Switch — Nintendo". Archived from the original on July 9, 2021 . Retrieved February 27, 2018. Gamevice, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd. et al". RPX Corporation. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017 . Retrieved January 25, 2018. Byford, Sam (September 10, 2020). "Fortnite special edition Nintendo Switch announced for Europe". The Verge. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022 . Retrieved February 28, 2022.Good, Owen (May 6, 2018). "Nintendo sued by peripheral maker alleging Switch design infringes patents". Polygon. Archived from the original on May 6, 2018 . Retrieved May 6, 2018. Meet the minds behind Nintendo Switch's HD Rumble tech". Techradar. February 7, 2017. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017 . Retrieved March 7, 2017. How to fix controller drift on your Joy-Cons". iMore. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019 . Retrieved March 28, 2019. a b "Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers also work with Windows, Mac, and Android devices". The Verge. March 6, 2017. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017 . Retrieved March 7, 2017.