Joy-Con Drift Fix
Joy-Con drift is so common it's practically a meme. Here's how to calibrate and clean them, and your options when that isn't enough.
1. Calibrate the sticks
On the Switch, go to System Settings, then Controllers and Sensors, then Calibrate Control Sticks. Follow the prompts for each Joy-Con. If the stick reads off-centre when you're not touching it, calibration can fix it.
2. Update the controllers
In the same Controllers and Sensors menu, choose Update Controllers. It takes a minute and rules out a software problem.
3. Clean under the stick's rubber skirt
Lift the edge of the rubber skirt around the stick and blow short bursts of compressed air underneath, then roll the stick in circles. Dust is a common cause of Joy-Con drift.
4. Replace the joystick
If the drift keeps returning, the stick is worn. Joy-Con sticks connect by ribbon cable, but the shells use tri-wing screws and the ribbons are fragile.
Our Joy-Con repair replaces the worn stick, with magnetic-sensor sticks fitted where they're available so the fix lasts longer than a stock part. Joy-Con drift repair starts at $20, in Hamilton or by mail from anywhere in Canada.
Common questions
How do I calibrate Joy-Con sticks?
Go to System Settings, Controllers and Sensors, Calibrate Control Sticks, and follow the prompts for each stick.
Can I replace a Joy-Con stick myself?
You can, but the shells use tri-wing screws and the ribbon cables tear easily. A repair here starts at $20, with magnetic-sensor sticks where available.
Can you fix Switch 2 Joy-Con drift?
Yes. We repair drift on Joy-Con for both the original Switch and Switch 2, plus the Pro Controller and Switch Lite.
How much does Joy-Con drift repair cost?
Joy-Con drift repair starts at $20. Message with how many Joy-Con and which sticks are affected for an exact quote.
Joy-Con still drifting?
Book a drop-off in Hamilton or mail them in. Most repairs are done within 24 hours.