Nintendo has announced that it will be offering free Joy-Con repairs in more European regions. This move comes after widespread reports of Joy-Con drift, a problem where the joystick on the controller registers movement even when it is not being touched.
The free repairs were initially only available in the United States and Canada, but now they will be available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
Joy-Con drift has been a major issue for Nintendo Switch owners since the console’s launch in 2017. The problem has been so widespread that a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nintendo in the United States. The lawsuit alleges that Nintendo knew about the issue but failed to disclose it to consumers.
Nintendo has acknowledged the problem and has been offering free repairs to affected customers in the United States and Canada since 2019. The company has also made changes to the design of the Joy-Con controllers to prevent the issue from occurring in future models.
To get a free Joy-Con repair, customers can contact Nintendo customer support and provide their console’s serial number. If the console is still under warranty, the repair will be free of charge. If the warranty has expired, customers will have to pay for the repair.
The availability of free Joy-Con repairs in more European regions is good news for Nintendo Switch owners who have been experiencing Joy-Con drift. It shows that Nintendo is taking the issue seriously and is willing to offer free repairs to affected customers.
In conclusion, if you are experiencing Joy-Con drift, don’t hesitate to contact Nintendo customer support to get your Joy-Con repaired for free. With the availability of free repairs in more European regions, there is no reason to continue playing with a faulty controller.