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News Digital Foundry and Eurogamer Break Down the Left Joy-Con Disconnect Issue
Not fixed by the day one update, though some disagree
Over the past week or so there's been some chatter around issues with the left Joy-Con occasionally disconnecting from the Nintendo Switch. While it appears to be a relatively infrequent occurrence (in many cases happening a few times over many hours, or not at all with this writer) it's the sort...
News Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Are Disconnecting, And No One Seems To Know Why
Teething troubles
New console hardware is often subject to teething troubles, and it would seem that the Nintendo Switch is no exception. During our time with the system we've noticed that the left Joy-Con sometimes disconnects entirely from the console for no reason, and we're not alone - other outlets with early access to the new machine are...
Random The Joy-Con Dog Sticker Kickstarter Has Been Successfully Funded
Poochy ain't stupid
When the Nintendo Switch was first revealed back in the fall, it didn't take long after that initial showing for the internet to point out how the Joy-Con Grip looks a lot like a dog's face if you look at it right. Since then, plush toys and t-shirts with a Joy-Con dog have begun popping up here and there, and now, a sticker will...
News Matching Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Sure Look Pretty
Two of a kind
As we all know, the Nintendo Switch comes in two SKUs at present - one with (boring) grey Joy-Cons and the other with totally rad neon blue and red controllers. Nintendo is also selling an extra pair of Joy-Cons in the neon colour scheme, but with a twist - the colours are reversed, giving you the option to have an all-red or all-blue...
News Nintendo Shows Off the Joy-Con Controllers Through the Ultimate Medium - An Infographic
Spot the pop-culture reference
We think the Joy-Con controllers are a big weapon for the Nintendo Switch, and could be a pleasant surprise to plenty of people once they're in hand - we even dedicated a feature to making that point recently. Nintendo has also been keen to highlight the various capabilities of the controllers, and their flexibility in...
Feature Nintendo Switch Countdown - Considering the Joy-Con
Vital weapons for the Switch's future
The Nintendo Switch is now a little less than a month away. Over the coming weeks we're going to use official details and our own hands on impressions to give breakdowns and opinions on various features and games that are integral to the system. First up - the Joy-Con. It seems an age ago now, but in early...
News By The Way, The Joy-Con Grip Bundled With Nintendo Switch Won't Charge Your Joy-Cons
You'll need the "premium" version, of course
Just when you thought the cost of owning a Switch couldn't get any higher, allow us to bring to your attention the fact that the Joy-Con grip that ships with the console doesn't actually charge your Joy-Cons when they're attached - you'll need to invest in a more advanced grip, which costs £27.99 in the...
Gallery Check Out These Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Mock Ups
Nintendo, take note
Nintendo hardware has historically been known for being quite colorful, particularly with its handhelds. Of course, the Nintendo Switch has no precedent as a console that's both a home console and handheld, but we'd be willing to bet that Nintendo will be rolling out plenty of variations across its lifespan. Last week, we found a...
Gallery Take a Look At These Classic Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip Designs
Shut up and take my money
Nintendo has a long and proud history, and it also has a tendency to release special and limited edition designs for its consoles and handhelds. One speedy designer on Twitter called @DevSF4 has already mocked up what the limited edition controllers for Nintendo Switch could look like. We contacted Dev who kindly...
