Get ready for a wild ride in the gaming world, folks! The Nintendo Switch 2 has landed, and while many gamers are busy zooming past the competition in Mario Kart World, some are taking a decidedly less fun approach: disassembling their new Joy-Cons. Spoiler alert: it’s not as thrilling as a race against Mario—unless you’re into the gritty details of joystick technology.
Recent teardowns revealed a shocking twist: the Joy-Cons are missing the highly anticipated Hall effect or TMR (Tunnel Magneto-Resistance) joystick technology. That’s right, no magnets here! The folks at Nintendo America, including the ever-reliable Nate Bihldorff, confirmed what many suspected: these joysticks are more likely to drift like a lazy leaf in autumn than glide smoothly through your gaming experience.
Now, for the uninitiated, Hall effect joysticks are basically the superheroes of the joystick world. They’re designed to resist drift—like a strong gust of wind that can’t budge our brave little leaf. But alas, seems like Nintendo decided to stick to their old ways for now.
So, as you prepare to tackle those meticulous Mario Kart courses, remember: not all technology is created equal. And if your new Joy-Cons start going rogue, you can blame it on good old joystick physics. Maybe it’s time to start a support group for drift victims? Just a thought.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to overlook the absence of fancy joystick tech for the joy of portable gaming, or is this a dealbreaker? Let’s hear your thoughts!
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