Does Nintendo still fix joy-cons for Free 2020?

If your Nintendo Switch joysticks are becoming unreliable, pointing your game in random directions even if you haven’t physically pushed them that way, you may be experiencing “Joy-Con Drift.” And though Nintendo hasn’t officially admitted to a defect, the company is now quietly repairing the controllers free of charge …

Does Nintendo charge for joy-con repairs?

The leaked internal Nintendo customer service memo obtained by VICE Games states that customers can now have their Joy-Con controllers repaired free of charge without proof of purchase or confirmed warranty status. That’s good to hear given that Nintendo reportedly charged up to $40 for repair service.

Does Nintendo Fix Pro controllers?

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 Pro controllers get drift?

Drifting is a problem that is undeniably common in the Switch’s Joy-Con, but it can also affect Pro Controllers as well. That’s not to say Nintendo’s products are cheap or shoddy universally; drift is an issue that can affect any controller on the market – even the mighty Xbox One Elite Controller isn’t safe.

How do I fix Powera wired controller drift?

This usually resolves the issue:

Ensure your Switch console is current with latest System Updates. Specifically, version 10.0. 2 release notes mention stick drift.
Completely remove, then replace the batteries.
Reconnect the wireless controller to the Switch.

How do I open a PowerA controller?

Step 1 Buttons.
Remove the (2) two 9.2mm screws with a JIS #1 screwdriver.
Remove the (5) five 9.2mm screws with a JIS #1 screwdriver.
Remove the (4) four 9.2mm screws that are holding the motherboard to the controller.
Remove the buttons.
Go back to the motherboard, and remove the buttons’ gasket with a tweezler.