Since the release of the Nintendo Switch to this day, there has been a common debate, and it has to do with the drift problem presented by the Joy-Con controls, as certain pairs have started reporting problems within days, even on the first day customers used the console. This led to years of class action lawsuits against the Japanese company by a section of the community, and thankfully that was settled this week.
Two cases: Against Diaz Nintendo and Carbajal, filed in 2019 and 2020 respectively, will formally end with a dismissal with prejudice to the plaintiff. This means that the families have agreed to close the case completely without the possibility of reopening it in the future and for now it is not really known why they let it end, perhaps they reached an agreement with the company.
New – 5 years of trying to sue Nintendo for Joy-Con drift is all but over
The plaintiffs (parents/children) and defendants (Nintendo) last week agreed to dismiss their claims in 2 major US class action lawsuits filed in 2019/20. https://t.co/dTLhP7Wzci pic.twitter.com/DEJM76F9y9
— Stephen Totillo (@StephenTotillo) May 13, 2024
Here are the control details:
The Joy-Con is the main controller used with the Nintendo Switch console. These are small wireless controllers that can be attached to the side of the console or used independently, allowing for a variety of play styles.
Each Joy-Con features a set of standard buttons, including an analog stick, action buttons (A, B, X, Y), shoulder buttons (L, R), scroll buttons (ZL, ZR), start, and select. As a capture button and a home button for taking screenshots. In addition, the Joy-Con has additional functionality, such as motion and infrared sensors, as well as HD Vibration technology, which provides more precise haptic feedback.
The Joy-Con can be used in a variety of ways depending on the player’s preference and play style. They can be used together as a single controller for traditional gaming, attached to the console in handheld mode, or used separately for local multiplayer gaming, where each player uses a Joy-Con individually. Additionally, other Joy-Con accessories, such as Joy-Con holders or Joy-Con grips, can be used to provide different ergonomic configurations.
With that in mind, it is possible Nintendo Learn from mistakes for a new generation that will already be very close to manifesting itself.
Through: Go Nintendo
Author’s Note: It will be interesting to see what the next controls from this company will be, and above all to know if they will eventually be connected to magnets instead of rails that have been worn for months.
