While the Nintendo Switch is a beloved console for many fans, one persistent technical issue has continually plagued the device: its Joy-Con analogue controls.
Reports of Joy-Con controls drifting or behaving erratically after a period of time are nothing new, and while the company still faces a class-action lawsuit over the issue, Nintendo’s president has apologised for the situation.
Now, in a developer interview timed alongside today’s launch Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo has addressed the issue again and said it has made improvements – but that some wear and tear is unavoidable.
“Joy-Con controllers have lots of different features, so we’ve been continuing to make improvements that may not always be visible,” said Toru Yamashita, deputy general manager of Nintendo’s technology development department. “Among others, the analog-stick parts have continuously been improved since launch, and we are still working on improvements.”