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Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen OC_Formula for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com, December 21 (Xinhua)-- according to Eurogamer, an important new study by the British consumer group Which? has found evidence that Nintendo Switch's infamous Joy-Con handle and rocker drift is likely caused by mechanical failure, indicating that it has a basic design flaw.

The study found that even though it had been used for only a few months, Joy-Con 's plastic circuit boards had significant wear at the contact point of the joystick slider, which eventually led to handle and rocker drift.

In addition, dust and other pollutants have been found in the internal components of the Switch, although Nintendo has tried to protect these areas from dust, indicating that it is not effective.

The group called on Nintendo to provide a compensation or refund scheme to any British consumer who can prove that they have bought a replacement Joy-Con handle because of drift since 2017 and said the scheme should be widely promoted.

The group also called on Nintendo to provide free "uncontroversial" repairs or replacements for all Joy-Con that have drifted since 2017.

In response to the study, Nintendo issued the following statement: "the percentage of Joy-Con handle rocker drift reported in the past is very small, and we have been continuously improving the Joy-Con joystick since its launch in 2017. We hope that all our hardware will be implemented in accordance with the design requirements, and if there is anything that does not meet this goal, we always encourage consumers to contact Nintendo customer support, who will be happy to openly and loosely resolve any consumer issues related to the joystick of the Joy-Con handle, including in cases where the warranty may no longer apply. "

If your Joy-Con drifts, the first person you need to contact is Nintendo user support, which may repair your joystick for free and pay for shipping.

Earlier this year, Which? It also released a report that 2/5 of Nintendo's original SwitchJoy-Con drifted.

CTOnews.com has learned that the issue of Joy-Con joystick drift has been going on for several years, and in 2019, the US filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo over the issue, while last year the European Commission said it was considering an investigation.

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