When at the beginning of the year there were reports that drivers Nintendo Switch 2 They will be equipped with a new technology that will finally solve a long -term problem with the SO -tied “drift” of an analog lever, many fans relaxed. But reality now looks much less optimistic.
The well-known IFIXIT website took new Joy-Cons under a magnifying glass and Depending on their analysis, the design of the drivers is noticeably similar to the original design of the first generation switchIn other words, the technology remained almost the same, including potentially problem sensors. They are clogged or worn out over time, which leads to a sad spontaneous movement of analog levers, that is, “drifting”.
But what is even more alarming is the approach of Nintedo himself. The branch of the company in the United States has already included the new EULA (licensed agreement with the user) significantly limits the possibility of legal protection of customersThe field according to this, any actions against the company can only be carried out individually, which prevents mass actions, that is, those that caused significant difficulties in the past.
It is no secret that in recent years, the company has fought with a wave of collective actions for problems with the Joy Con not only in the USA, but also in Europe. Although Nintendo ultimately won some of these disputes, the whole situation significantly damaged the reputation of a carefully created brand. In 2020, even IGN Joy-Conly noted drift as a hardware catastrophe And one of the biggest problems of the design console in recent years.
Source :Indian TV
