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Is Nintendo still fixing Joy-Cons for Free 2021?

Is Nintendo still fixing Joy-Cons for Free 2021?

The company will now repair drifting Joy-Con controllers for free, even if your controllers are outside the regular warranty

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Can Nintendo Joy-Cons be repaired?

Due to shipping regulations for lithium ion batteries,

repair can only be set-up for a maximum of four (4) Joy-Con at a time

. If you would like to set up a repair for five (5) or more Joy-Con, please fill out an additional form to receive an additional shipping label.

How long does it take Nintendo to repair Joy-Cons?

The general consensus seems to indicate that Joy Con repairs by Nintendo take

roughly 2 weeks

. Some people have reported a turn-around of as quick as 3 days. Considering this is a free service provided by Nintendo, it is possible that you may encounter a longer repair wait time.

How do you fix a broken Joy-Con?

Do all Joy-Cons drift?

Nintendo has made minor updates to Joy-Cons over the years, but the ones in the Switch OLED are the same as the controllers that came with the Switch V2, so

they're still susceptible to drift

. Players can purchase new controllers, but Nintendo's services also repair Joy-Cons with drift for free.

Do Joy-Con controllers break easily?


JoyCons can last anywhere from a few days to a few years before it breaks depending upon how harsh you are when you use it as well as if it has ever been dropped

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Are Joy-Cons covered under warranty?

How long is Joy-Con warranty? Be it an issue with the Joy-Con, kickstand, or something else,

you are covered by Nintendo's limited warranty for 12 months

. That's the standard length for any Nintendo console, including the Switch and the Nintendo 3DS line.

How long does Nintendo take to repair Joy-Cons 2021?

The current total turnaround time for repair orders is around

2-3 weeks

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Can I buy just one Joy-Con?


Starting on 11/9, single #NintendoSwitch Joy-Con controllers will be available for purchase for $39.99

. Choose from the left Joy-Con controller in Neon Blue, and the right Joy-Con controller in Neon Red. Buying a single Joy-Con tends to only make sense for customers who are looking to replace a broken or lost Joy-Con.

Will Nintendo repair my pro controller?

If the button test fails, or if the issue becomes so severe that it impacts your ability to play a game or use the controller, then we are happy to inspect the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and

repair or replace it if necessary

. Please contact us for support.

Do OLED Joy-Cons work on old Switch?

Are old Joy-Cons compatible with the Nintendo Switch OLED? The short and sweet answer is yes.

Any and all Joy-Cons you have in your collection can be paired up and used with the new Nintendo Switch OLED seamlessly

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How do you fix Joy-Con drift without taking it apart?

  1. Why is it happening?
  2. Perform a system update.
  3. Recalibrate your Joy-Cons.
  4. Fix drift with compressed air.
  5. Add foam or cardboard.
  6. Replace the analog stick.
  7. Prevent it from happening.
  8. Nintendo warranties and official repairs.

How often do Joy-Cons break?

Most Joy Cons will last

2–4 years

depending upon how often they are used before they break. If they are dropped often or thrown around, it is possible that they will not even last a year before breaking.

Is Nintendo still fixing Joy-Cons for Free 2020?

Ever since a report by Kotaku from July 2019 shined a light on the Joy-Con drift issue, Nintendo has changed its policies significantly.

The company will now repair drifting Joy-Con controllers for free, even if your controllers are outside the regular warranty

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Are Nintendo repairs free?

All Nintendo products are covered by a limited hardware warranty which covers manufacturing defects for 12 months from the date of purchase, so

any repairs done during this time frame should be free

. However, if your device isn't working correctly because of physical damage, it might not be covered.

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