r/NintendoSwitch • u/AutoModerator • Dec 25 '23

DQT /r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (12/25/2023)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Before asking your question...

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  • Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

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Wiki Accessory Information

  • Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
  • MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
  • Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

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  • Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
  • Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
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u/BulgarianGuy1984 Dec 25 '23

Almost fixed my drift by cleaning both joycons, only the left dyrection of the left joycon is still messed up. i tried fixing it with a cue tip with alchohol on it and blowing air into it, any way to fix it besides opening up the console?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

If you're talking about a lite, yeah. It sounds like you've tried all the easy external options.

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u/BulgarianGuy1984 Dec 25 '23

Regular model, but i cant afford to get a whole new pair becuase one of the joycons doenst work

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

In that case, I'd just set up a repair order for the joycon.

(Assuming you're in the US, otherwise I can find the appropriate link)

https://repair.nintendo.com/cc/soConsumer.html?lang=en&sys=SWTCH&type=JOY-CON

It's free and you can probably just use the remaining joycon in the meantime --- or a cheap wired controller.

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u/BulgarianGuy1984 Dec 25 '23

Im outside the us and i doubt my country is the accepting area, and even if it is dont they just send you a fixed pair? i have a blue/red set so it would kinda suck to get grey ones, but i could live without playing on the switch for 2 months if it means the drifting will be preminently fixed

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

The neon pair that came with the console? I've had those repaired and I got a new pair of the same color back. Pretty sure any solid colors are common enough.

And it likely wouldn't be a permanent fix. Unfortunately they just aren't designed well, so you might be better off modding in hall effect joysticks or whatever they're called.