A patent filed by Nintendo suggests that they’re working on Hall Effect style joysticks for the Switch 2 that would eliminate stick drift almost entirely.

  • Paradox
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    1410 months ago

    N64’s issues came from the bushings wearing out, the sensors were still very good

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        210 months ago

        Yup. If they’d just made the bowl out of something OTHER than ABS, they would have been good. Delrin, PTFE, even a thin layer of brass or broze, and those controllers wouldn’t have had anywhere near the amount of issues they’re known for having.

        There are third-party manufacturers who sell replacement bowls and sticks, made from everything from POM to steel.