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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con won't use Hall Effect sticks – and that's a real concern

Nintendo has confirmed its next generation Joy-Con 2 controllers won't use Hall Effect sensors

Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming Joy-Con 2 controllers will not use Hall Effect sticks, which may have some fans shaking their heads in disbelief. Bihldorff went on to praise the sticks on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, but didn't confirm if it used Hall Effect sensors. Nintendo will be well aware that stick drift was a major design flaw with the original Switch and will have no doubt worked hard to correct the issue.

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