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Nintendo kicks off the summer with pastel-hued Joy-Con controllers
Nintendo is releasing new Switch Joy-Con controllers in pastel colors this summer.
Nintendo offers unlimited free repairs for Joy-Con drift issue in Europe
Nintendo has expanded its free unlimited repair service for drifting Joy-Cons to the European Economic Area (EEA), UK and Switzerland "until further notice."
Steam is finally adding support for Nintendo Joy-Con controllers
Five years after the Nintendo Switch’s release, Valve is finally adding Steam support for the console’s controllers.
iOS 16 will support Nintendo's Joy-Cons and other game controllers
iOS 16 will offer support for more third-party gaming controllers, most notably Nintendo's Joy-Con and Pro controllers.
Nintendo Switch Sports hands-on: Reviving a surefire formula for fun
Following up one of the Wii's most memorable titles, Nintendo Switch Sports is reviving the motion-controlled antics with tennis and bowling, while adding four new sports in volleyball, tennis, badminton and chambara. And it's a blast.
'Spy Alarm' turns your Switch into an invisible tripwire
From the people who brought you the hit Nintendo Switch app Calculator.
The EU wants an investigation of the Switch's Joy-Con 'drift' issues
The European Consumer Organisation received more than 25,000 complaints over the problem.
Nintendo is cutting the price of single Joy-Cons to $40
A separate left or right controller will cost $10 less.
Nintendo's 'Jump Rope Challenge' is a free workout game for your Switch
The Switch has a new fitness game that's simple and free -- meet 'Jump Rope Challenge.'
Ask Engadget: How have you dealt with faulty Joy-Cons?
How did you deal with your Joy-Con problems?
How do you feel about the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con gamepads?
Switch owners: Post a review of your Joy-Con controllers!
Nintendo lets Japanese gamers build their own Joy-Con color schemes
Nintendo lets Japanese gamers build custom Switch bundles
Modder makes the GameCube Joy-Cons you've always wanted for your Switch
If you're a veteran Nintendo gamer, you've likely dreamed of using a GameCube controller with the Switch -- if just to recreate that 2001 vibe of playing Super Smash Bros. Melee in the family den. For mod creator Shank, that's now a practical reality. The hardware enthusiast has torn apart a Wavebird wireless controller to turn into a pair of Joy-Cons that share nearly all the functionality of the official controllers, including the tiny shoulder buttons used for shared-screen multiplayer (it's as awkward as you'd expect, Shank said). About the only thing missing is infrared.
Nintendo explores 'bendable' Switch controllers
Nintendo is apparently concerned that the Switch's Joy-Con controllers might not be flexible enough. The console maker recently applied for a US patent on Joy-Cons with hinges that would let the top half "bend" to provide a more ergonomic grip. This would work whether or not the controllers are attached -- side sections would let you slide them on to the Switch's rails.
Report: Nintendo will repair Switch Joy-Cons with 'drift' issue for free
Nintendo has reportedly instructed customer support representatives to offer free Joy-Con repairs with "drift" issues for free. According to an internal memo obtained by Vice, the gaming giant has told support reps not to charge customers for Joy-Con repairs if the controllers are manifesting the infamous drifting behavior that causes them to move things on the screen on their own. They were even told that it's no longer necessary to request for proof of purchase -- they can take customers at their word. In addition, Nintendo has apparently advised representatives to issue refunds if they previously paid for a Joy-Con repair, which typically costs $40 or so.
Nintendo faces class action lawsuit over Switch controller 'drift'
As successful as the Nintendo Switch has been, there's been a consistent headache: Joy-Con drift. Many gamers have reported the controllers' analog sticks registering non-existent input (hence drifting), forcing players to either adapt or send the peripherals in for repairs. There may be legal pressure to do something, though. Lawyers at Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith have filed a class action lawsuit in the US against Nintendo alleging that its sells Joy-Cons knowing they're "defective." The suit also maintains that Nintendo refuses to fix the drifting for free, and hasn't even acknowledged the issue despite widespread reports.
Nintendo's next Labo kit should include these laser tag guns
If you wish Nintendo's Labo projects did more to help your friends partake in the fun, you're in for a treat. Japanese tinkerers Miyuki and Ran have developed a homebrew laser tag system that uses a Switch for some two-player blaster action. The duo used Labo's Toy-Con Garage to turn pairs of Joy-Cons (which have infrared sensors and emitters) into both light guns and targets, with the Switch itself both recording hits and reducing a player's "health" as they take shots.
The best gifts for a console gamer
Don't worry, we're not out to start a console war in our comments: If you're in the market for a new games system, the Xbox One S, PlayStation VR, Nintendo Switch and 2DS XL all made it into our holiday gift guide, for different reasons. Once you figure out which platform is best for your intended, we have a wide assortment of games and accessories, from a 400GB microSDXC card to a custom Xbox controller to the PlayStation Gold wireless headset, among other things. Find all that and more in our gift guide at the link below.
The best game consoles and accessories for your dorm room
Not all of your college fun will involve keggers or games of ultimate frisbee. As the weather gets colder, you might have difficulty tearing yourself out of your dorm, in which case your entertainment options are limited: Host an in-room dance party, Netflix and chill or settle in for a little gaming. In addition to our favorite consoles (no, we couldn't choose just one), we've selected a handful of accessories and must-have titles for our back-to-school guide. Enjoy, and may you do a better job making friends with rival fanboys in real life than you do online.
Nintendo Switch update makes it easy to find missing Joy-Cons
Nintendo's latest Switch update doesn't exactly come with anything mind blowing, but it has a huge list of improvements people have been asking for. One of those is the ability to find paired controllers by making them vibrate. Unless they're too far into the abyss known as the inside of your couch, that would make it easier to find those relatively tiny Joy-Cons, especially if you have the black ones. Do you use a pro controller instead? Well, take note that the version 3.0.0 update makes it possible to plug it in and use it as a wired option to avoid input lag.
