- It seems likely that Nintendo Switch 2 controllers will feature Hall effect components
- This is based on the claims of a leaker who we now know is reliable.
- Technology could help eliminate Joy-Con drift
Hall effect controllers could truly be a game changer for the Nintendo Switch 2, with magnetic technology potentially eliminating the dreaded Joy-Con drift that plagued the original console.
Many are wondering whether or not the next system will feature Hall effect components and, while we’re not sure, it seems very likely. As VGC noted, someone we now know to be a reliable leaker said that would be the case.
A user going by the name “NextHandheld” posted a photo purportedly showing the Nintendo Switch 2 in December. Many doubted its veracity, but, looking back now with hindsight, it’s hard not to conclude that it was the real deal.
We see the side of the console held horizontally, showing the new mechanism where the Joy-Con controllers attach. Everything matches perfectly with the 3D rendering shown in the Nintendo Switch 2 trailer, suggesting that this leaker was actually in possession of a real console.
In addition to disclosing the system’s color scheme – black, orange and blue – “NextHandheld” also hinted that it would feature Hall effect controllers based on an alleged “behind the scenes” teardown. This seems entirely plausible, as it would immediately help answer one of the biggest complaints about the Nintendo Switch.
If you’re lucky enough to have never experienced Joy-Con drift, this is a defect that can develop on either controller. This causes the system to register directional input that doesn’t exist, making most games difficult to play. Just imagine trying to win a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe match when your kart is constantly turning to the left.
Although it has never officially acknowledged the problem, Nintendo is offering free repairs to affected Joy-Con users in the US and UK.
