Posted 9/11/2023, 11:13:37 AM

Nintendo's Next-Gen Plans: New Controller to Fix Drift, 2024 Console, Zelda Sequel Unlikely for Switch

New Nintendo controller patent shows magnetic analog sticks, which could prevent joystick drift issues that have impacted Switch.
Joy-Con drift is a prevalent issue with Switch, caused by wear on plastic circuit boards inside analog sticks. Nintendo disputes it impacts many units.
Reports suggest Nintendo showed games running on new hardware at gamescom, with graphics comparable to PS5/Xbox Series X.
Nintendo's next-gen console rumored to release in 2H 2024, with dev kits now distributed. May have LCD screen instead of OLED.
Nintendo planning raft of 2023 Switch games, but new Zelda ruled out. Next Zelda likely for new console, unclear if Switch games will be backwards compatible.

ign.com

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9/8/2023

Nintendo is working on Hall Effect style joysticks for the Switch 2 that would eliminate stick drift, according to a recently filed patent.