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Nintendo has finally confirmed that the new console’s controllers do not employ anti-drift Hall effect joysticks.
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Nintendo went above and well beyond my expectations.
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When done well, achievements can add an extra layer of replayability to a game.

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Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons don’t use Hall effect joysticks
After several days of not providing a direct answer about the technology used in the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the new console’s controllers do not employ anti-drift Hall effect joysticks.
Nintendo isn’t using anti-drift Hall effect sensors on Switch 2 joysticks
"Well, the Joy-Con 2's controllers have been designed from the ground up," Nintendo of America Senior Vice President of Product Development & Publishing Nate Bihldorff told enthusiast site Nintendo Life in a recent interview. "They're not Hall effect sticks, but they feel really good."
The Switch 2 Won’t Have Drift-Free Hall Effect Joysticks, But There’s Hope
Those hoping for drift-less Switch 2 sticks may want to keep hold of their third-party controllers for now. A Nintendo of America exec confirmed the Switch 2 $90 Joy-Con 2 controllers won’t use longer-lasting Hall effect sticks,
One week later, this is what still surprises me most about Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal was filled with surprises, but we're still most shocked by the tech powering it all.
Nintendo Understands the Power of Exclusive Video Games With Hades II on the Switch 2
Supergiant’s Hades II will be available on PC and as a console exclusive on Switch 2. PS5 and Xbox gamers are out of luck... for now.
Analysts Predict Potential, Eventual Switch 2 Price Moves After Tariffs (Update)
Experts are starting to chime in that over time, Switch 2 prices may be 20% higher if Nintendo is impacted by tariffs to a significant degree.
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Won't Have Achievements, And That Sucks
When Polygon recently asked Nintendo vice president of player and product experience Bill Trinen if the Switch 2 would have an Xbox 360-like achievement system, he simply answered: “Nope.” It’s not surprising that Nintendo has made this decision as the company has avoided achievements for 20 years now,
Is Switch 2 In The Clear After Trump's Latest Tariff Roulette Reversal?
Switch 2 preorders were originally supposed to go live today but were halted by Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada after President Trump’s latest round of tariffs threatened to torpedo its original $450 price.
Why Trump’s tariffs probably won’t cause an immediate Switch 2 price bump
While industry analysts think that kind of immediate price increase is unlikely, they warn that Trump's tariffs could have longer-term impacts on Switch 2 pricing and supplies in the US for years to come.
Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2
After an agonizing wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during a Direct presentation on the morning of April 2nd. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, the company announced during the Direct that the Switch 2 would launch on June 5th and cost $449.99.
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The Nintendo Switch 2’s lack of color is disappointing but not surprising
The Nintendo Switch 2’s new design is sleek and sophisticated, but when can I expect some Pokémon-themed Joy-Cons or a bright pink dock?
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