Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons can be repaired free of charge in the UK even outside of warranty - find out how

The new policy is set to get rid of every gamer’s most infuriating problem - stick drift or drifting - without spending a penny.
Ethan Evans
By Ethan Evans
Published 4th Apr 2023, 16:43 BST

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Gamers in the United Kingdom now have the opportunity to repair their broken or faulty Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons free of charge, it has been confirmed. The new policy change also allows people to take advantage of the repairs even if their warranty has expired.

Owners of Nintendo gaming systems have been experiencing a frustrating issue with Joy-Cons called drifting, referred to technically as responsiveness syndrome. Repairs often cost more than replacements, but the new policy shows Nintendo’s commitment to offering them for free.

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The company’s free drifting repair programme was first introduced in the United States and other territories. But it has now been rolled out to the UK and across Europe as Nintendo wants to take pride in producing high-quality and durable products.