Switch 2 Controllers Lack Hall Effect Sensors to Combat Drift

The issue of stick drift on Joy-Con controllers has become a significant concern for the original Nintendo Switch. Following the extensive presentation of the Switch 2, Nintendo announced that the sticks for the upcoming console have been revised and designed for enhanced durability. However, when it comes to more substantial modifications to combat drift, rumors regarding Hall effect sensors turned out to be unfounded.

When Nate Bihldorff, the senior vice president of product development and publishing at Nintendo, was asked about the new Joy-Cons, he stated: «The Joy-Con 2 controllers have been developed from the ground up. They do not feature Hall effect sensors, but the feel of the Joy-Cons is very enjoyable.» He also mentioned that the Switch 2 Pro Controller is one of the quietest gamepads he has had the pleasure of using.

It’s worth noting that gamepads using Hall effect sensors leverage magnets and electric conductors to determine the position of the stick. As a result, these controllers are much less susceptible to drift and wear compared to their analog counterparts.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, priced at $450 or €470. Pre-orders in Russia have already begun, starting at 60,000 rubles.