Introduction
If the joysticks on your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are experiencing stick drift— the joysticks do not accurately respond to your touch or automatically moves in a certain direction without any input— you can resolve it by following this guide. With this method, all joysticks can be repaired, regardless of the model or type of Nintendo Switch. Stick drift issues are mainly caused by the build up of debris after extended use. By using common household items and without disassembly, the debris underneath the joysticks can be cleared, returning your Joy-Con to proper working conditions.
This guide does not require special skills, specialty tools or equipment, and can be completed in about 10 minutes.
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Flip the device over.
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On the Joy-Con that is experiencing stick drift, hold down the release button and slide the Joy-Con off.
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While slowly rotating the joint of the stick, use the cotton swab to sweep beneath the rubber that holds the joy stick cover to remove any debris.
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Turn on the Switch and go to the home screen.
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Click on "System Settings."
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Click on "Controllers and Sensors."
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Click on "Calibrate Control Sticks."
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With this fix, your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons should not experience any more stick drift.
One comment
This isn't the symptom of stick drift, at all. If there's debris causing movement, that would be instantly resolved if debris was removed. You wouldn't need to Calibrate it.