Update: If you live in America, go to Nintendo’s customer support page- they will fix your joy-cons for free, shipping and all. Please keep in mind this seems to be a temporary fix. For some the issue is fixed forever, sometimes it comes back in 15 minutes. Also, I have no idea exactly what type of isopropyl alcohol works, just use the percent I use in the video. (Even if you don’t, it shouldn’t damage your Joy-con. Thanks for your support, and have a great day! Edit: Here is the website used for Joy-Con repair as of 7/18/2022: joyconrepair.nintendo.com/
I'm so glad I could help! Like I said, it seems to be a temporary fix. If it happens again just try the straw method again I guess. I'm so glad I could help someone- thanks for watching!
Waluigi Syndrome I know I did it the straw method. And it lasted 1 hour but I can just keep on doing it when drift comes back and I can play games without drifting thank you so much this worked
Out of annoyance of replacing the joycon stick (Twice!!!) and desperation, I tried the straw trick. It actually worked. I’ve used so many methods, and this seems to be the only working one. Thanks man!!!
Thank you! So far this seems to have helped. Regular cleaning and recalibration weren't working, as my right joycons stick was moving to the right and making the camera randomly spin in a game, even after trying those out. The method you mentioned seems to have done the trick so far.
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIX MY JOY CONS FOR OVER 2 MONTHS! I HAVE DONE SO MUCH TO STOP THE LAG! THEN THE STRAW WORKS?! YOU ARE SO CREATIVE THXTHXTHX you should have SO many more subs
There is an Easier way to fix them, you don’t need any tools for it apart from the JoyCons and a Switch Step 1: Put the Switch in Tabletop Mode (Undocked with the JoyCons detached) Step 2: go into “Controller Settings” Step 3: tap on “Search for Controllers” (if i got the name wrong, it’s the 2nd one down) Step 4: Tap and Hold the icon of your JoyCon on your Switch with your Finger Step 5: While your JoyCon is Rumbling, Rotate the control stick for however long you want but I recommend 2 Minutes. this gets the dust out and makes your JoyCon function properly I’ve done this with 4 Seperate JoyCons that had horrible drift (you don’t even need to touch it to make it move) and these 5 steps worked each and every time. If you don’t have any tools in your house, i highly recommend doing this
OMG DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH, I tried everything else and nothing worked. I began to lose faith but then I saw your video and gave it a try and what do you know my joycon doesn't drift anymore I was about to buy a new joycon. Here's a like and a sub dude keep up the good work
Sorry about that! That’s unfortunate I would try the straw method and canned air method again. If that doesn’t work try to explain to your parents the situation and you could show them this video and/or some articles talking about it and explain to them it’s not your fault and just tell them what’s going on. If your Switch is under a year old it’s free to replace the joycon so there’s that. Good luck!
Thank you so much! I tried all the calibrating settings and that didn't help either for me, so I tried the q-tip with the rubbing alcohol and it worked! You deserve an award for showing this tip for us.
THE STRAW ACTUALLY WORKED!! Do the straw first and if it doesn't do anything try the other ones but dang my switch has been doing that for a year and a half now but so i gave up on it. I don't know why I never looked up how to fix it.
YES OMG THANK YOU SOOO MUCH AFTER SOO MUCH TIME RAGING AND THINKING ABOUT BUYING A PRO CONTROLLER OR JUST BUYING JOYCONS I FOUND THIS MASTERPIECE THIS HOLY ARTIFACT i love you so much you have made my life like 23% better thank you so much lads this works 100% for me
holy shit this actually worked I had A drifting controller for like 9 months but now it doesn't drift anymore you are the best you deserve more subs and likes
WaIT WTFFF I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN I'VE BEEN LOOKING AT VIDEOS FOR MONTHS FOR HOW TO STOP AND YOU are the one! I Subbed and i saved this if i drift again your the best :)
I’m just so happy I’m not the only one!! I tried the straw one and I’m so glad it worked I’m so thankful that you posted this vid it means the world to me I have been struggling with my controls for such a long time now that I had given up but thanks to this video I now am happy and not struggling and stressed with my controllers and I used a paper straw it was the only one I had😂 thanks again I’m gonna sub
OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGG YOU ARE A GOD BRO I SPENT 7MONTHS FIGHTING WITH THE CONTROLLER 😂 I TRIED ALMOST EVERY METHOD AND SOME OF THEM HAD 100000 THOUSAND VIEWS BUT THIS VIDEO DESERVES OVER A MILLION THANK YOU SO MUCH I SUBSCRIBED I WISH YOU MILLIONS OF SUBSCRIBERS IN THE FUTURE
I know this comment is late considering when this video was made but my joy cons keep messing me up on smash bros online so thanks. The straw method work
Bro thank you so much I subscribed to you because you helped me a lot is because I was gonna ship my Nintendo switch to my sister so she can have it but the controller didn’t work thank you so much 🥰🥰
Popup the Joy Stick like you are about to take it out on left right up down & do a 360 popup & you will see it will fix it. The problem why it drifts is not because of dirt. It's because the metal pins in the Joy Stick are bent different due to always pushing in the stick. So you need to reverse it so you need to push up on the Joy Stick like you are taking it out. It will even out the metal pins & you will see how the drift will stop.
Update: If you live in America, go to Nintendo’s customer support page- they will fix your joy-cons for free, shipping and all.
Please keep in mind this seems to be a temporary fix. For some the issue is fixed forever, sometimes it comes back in 15 minutes. Also, I have no idea exactly what type of isopropyl alcohol works, just use the percent I use in the video. (Even if you don’t, it shouldn’t damage your Joy-con.
Thanks for your support, and have a great day!
Edit: Here is the website used for Joy-Con repair as of 7/18/2022: joyconrepair.nintendo.com/
No problem boss (I live in the UK tho but my joycons are getting new stick Tuesday so...)
Harley TER do you know how long it takes for the joycons to get back if I deliver them to customer support
@@lorenzonava8334 I said I live in the UK but for some reason thing joycon free fix thing is only in america. Sorry bud
@@lorenzonava8334 but you have gained a sub
I tried to calibrate my joycon and it would let me move it to each side.
Oh my god THIS STRAW WORKED. I’ve had a drifting controller for over 6-8 months up until now. THANK YOU
I'm so glad I could help! Like I said, it seems to be a temporary fix. If it happens again just try the straw method again I guess. I'm so glad I could help someone- thanks for watching!
Waluigi Syndrome I know I did it the straw method. And it lasted 1 hour but I can just keep on doing it when drift comes back and I can play games without drifting thank you so much this worked
Same for me
@@waluigisyndrome2261 Thank you so much!!! You are the best!
Both my controllers drift in watching the video right now hopefully it works
Normal Joycon: Ima go left to get gold.
Drifting Joycon: Nah Son You go right.
this had no need to be so funny
lostsoul when is Nintendo going to fix it?
@@PussInBootsTheLastWishFan2003 no one knows
slake_ how can Nintendo fix it? With a special computer that can connect every joy con?
Waluigi Syndrome is such a great name
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It isnt its stupid unsubbed
@@marvelousfire1898 that's your opinion
Out of annoyance of replacing the joycon stick (Twice!!!) and desperation, I tried the straw trick. It actually worked. I’ve used so many methods, and this seems to be the only working one. Thanks man!!!
I thought my switch was haunted
Lol
Loool
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Thank you! So far this seems to have helped. Regular cleaning and recalibration weren't working, as my right joycons stick was moving to the right and making the camera randomly spin in a game, even after trying those out. The method you mentioned seems to have done the trick so far.
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIX MY JOY CONS FOR OVER 2 MONTHS! I HAVE DONE SO MUCH TO STOP THE LAG! THEN THE STRAW WORKS?! YOU ARE SO CREATIVE THXTHXTHX you should have SO many more subs
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STRAW OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU IVE BEEN SUFFERING FOR OVER 5 MONTHS UNTIL I SAW THIS VIDEO THANK YOU OMG
There is an Easier way to fix them, you don’t need any tools for it apart from the JoyCons and a Switch
Step 1: Put the Switch in Tabletop Mode (Undocked with the JoyCons detached)
Step 2: go into “Controller Settings”
Step 3: tap on “Search for Controllers” (if i got the name wrong, it’s the 2nd one down)
Step 4: Tap and Hold the icon of your JoyCon on your Switch with your Finger
Step 5: While your JoyCon is Rumbling, Rotate the control stick for however long you want but I recommend 2 Minutes. this gets the dust out and makes your JoyCon function properly
I’ve done this with 4 Seperate JoyCons that had horrible drift (you don’t even need to touch it to make it move) and these 5 steps worked each and every time. If you don’t have any tools in your house, i highly recommend doing this
As of July 2, 2020, can confirm this works. Who would’ve thought that the straw solution would work wonders? Great video. Thank you so much.
OMG DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH, I tried everything else and nothing worked. I began to lose faith but then I saw your video and gave it a try and what do you know my joycon doesn't drift anymore I was about to buy a new joycon. Here's a like and a sub dude keep up the good work
OMG THANK YOU!! I've been looking for a simple solution for months!! This really helped!
None methods works for me
Im only 12 so i cant send it to fix
My parents would be Mad if they FOUND out it drifted
What to do?
Sorry about that! That’s unfortunate I would try the straw method and canned air method again. If that doesn’t work try to explain to your parents the situation and you could show them this video and/or some articles talking about it and explain to them it’s not your fault and just tell them what’s going on. If your Switch is under a year old it’s free to replace the joycon so there’s that. Good luck!
Waluigi Syndrome
Ok Thx il try it again
Thx for being Nice too😃
Waluigi Syndrome
Nooo wayy!
THE straw method works i love u subbed!
Nexly Quez Glad I could help!
Waluigi Syndrome
Hey theres just one more problem
When touching my right joycon to look down it wont register before 2 secs How to fix that?
Thank you so much! I tried all the calibrating settings and that didn't help either for me, so I tried the q-tip with the rubbing alcohol and it worked!
You deserve an award for showing this tip for us.
Thank you so much today was going to go and buy new joy cons but then I saw this video and it save me $80 dollars thank you so much for your help
THE STRAW ACTUALLY WORKED!! Do the straw first and if it doesn't do anything try the other ones but dang my switch has been doing that for a year and a half now but so i gave up on it. I don't know why I never looked up how to fix it.
Thank you so much my joycon was drifting and I didn't use it for almost 3 years and I now fixed it because of you, so thank you so much🙏🙏
THANK YOU SO MUCH. You Earned A sub. I wanted to play Mario Party With My family. But It moves By Itself. I dont Want that. THANK YOU SO MUCH
I wasnt expecting the straw thing to work but IT DID. Thanks dude
Eximo -Mitos.is The Game it worked for me two
It only works for a while tho
YES OMG THANK YOU SOOO MUCH AFTER SOO MUCH TIME RAGING AND THINKING ABOUT BUYING A PRO CONTROLLER OR JUST BUYING JOYCONS I FOUND THIS MASTERPIECE THIS HOLY ARTIFACT i love you so much you have made my life like 23% better thank you so much lads this works 100% for me
holy shit this actually worked I had A drifting controller for like 9 months but now it doesn't drift anymore you are the best you deserve more subs and likes
No way! The calibration worked!! My four joy cons have all had the problem!!! Now I can fix them all!! You my good man have earned yourself a sub!!
FOUR?! joycons worth $160 are all drifting? Jeez, Nintendo.
@@d.3578 same thing for me nintendo cant even test if there are problems with joycons
WaIT WTFFF I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN I'VE BEEN LOOKING AT VIDEOS FOR MONTHS FOR HOW TO STOP AND YOU are the one! I Subbed and i saved this if i drift again your the best :)
I’m just so happy I’m not the only one!! I tried the straw one and I’m so glad it worked I’m so thankful that you posted this vid it means the world to me I have been struggling with my controls for such a long time now that I had given up but thanks to this video I now am happy and not struggling and stressed with my controllers and I used a paper straw it was the only one I had😂 thanks again I’m gonna sub
Thanks for the help man I was so scared but once I saw this I was extremely grateful. Keep up the good work😊
OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGG YOU ARE A GOD BRO I SPENT 7MONTHS FIGHTING WITH THE CONTROLLER 😂 I TRIED ALMOST EVERY METHOD AND SOME OF THEM HAD 100000 THOUSAND VIEWS BUT THIS VIDEO DESERVES OVER A MILLION THANK YOU SO MUCH I SUBSCRIBED I WISH YOU MILLIONS OF SUBSCRIBERS IN THE FUTURE
OMG It works. I tried the straw and it works. I’m so happy it works😆😆
OMG! THE STRAW ACTUALLY WORKED. Thank you so much!
Straw method works mission complete this is why you're the best boss
Thank you so much, I would always lose against my friends in smash because of controller drift but now it’s fixed
Thank you so much for the tips!! Your content is very informative and helpful, I really appreciate it :)
Well sir you just earned yourself a sub, cleaning my controllers is a new Friday night activity
Woah, was not expecting it to work that quickly
I got one of the og switch my drift is so bad and this made it a little better thanks you so much I would happily be you 300 subscriber!
NOW FRICKING WAY THAT STRAW THING WORKS IT LOOKS SO BASIC DOOOOOOOOOOD U EARNED A SUB
Yoooo, That actually worked i did the straw one only and it Workedddd!!!!! Thanks man i appreciate it
OMG THANK YOU THIS PROBLEM HAS GONE ON FOR 2 yearsss THANK YOU SO MUCH
BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAVE BEEN DYING IN GAMES CAUSE OF THE DRIFT THIS REALLY HELPED ALOT!!!!!!!
OMG this just saved me thank you so much!
No way Ive been trying to fix it for months and you helped alot thanks!
Lmao I ended up buying new ones the next day
Bruh me too
IT ACCTULLY WORKD NO WAY TYSM I HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A YEAR NOW
Thanks for the help i got this for my birthday been drifting for 4 months
Bruh. that straw method work. U get a like from me. Thanks my dude! U a life saver!
OMG THE CALIBRATE THING WORKED THANK U SO MUCHHHHHHHH IT HAS BEEN DRIFTING FOR ONE YEAR
Omg thank you so much the straw worked, you made my day
You should more people subbed to you like more then a million just because of this video thanks without you my switch would never be the same again
BRO. THANK YOU
OH MY GOD
I CANT BELIEVE THIS
Thanks dude
Can't thank you enough
You saved me some money
Can't thank you enough man
THE STRAW METHOD WORKED THANK U SO MUCHHH!
The straw worked y'all. Thanks dude
Wow... it worked! I can’t thank you enough!
OMG the straw frickin worked!! Thank you so much!
Get ready for a new subscriber!
thank you so much i needed this i was about to just give up and just not play with it
I blew the straw and it was just like brand new! Thank you
The straw worked!!!!! I was so sad thank you for helping me out with video hope you have a great your wish you the best
your a a life saver the straw worked thanks so much
Hey man thanks for this vid! Did the straw blowing and alcohol swAb on a q-tip trick and it seemed to work for me!
I can’t believe it worked! You seriously helped me Waluigi Syndrome!🥰😘
TYSMMMMM!! noe of the other methods worked, only this one!!1 DEF SUBBING!!
Dude my Nintendo has been like this for like 3 years. Thanks for helping me lol
I hope one day bro that you will get 1m subs. Thanks bro for the help!
BRO THANK U SO MUCH. I WAS ON THE EDGE OF BUYING A NEW CONTROLLER
YESS THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! NOW I CAN PLAY NORMALLY (even when I'm blowing the joycon up im been awkward to them)
yo the straw method worked thanks man , i just subbed .
Thanks! I’m glad I was able to help.
Thanks so much its been like this for nearly 2 years thankss sm
Thx you so much bro. I just got new controllers and they didnt move but once i saw this video i tried it and it worked. Thx
Thank you for sharing, the straw method really helped 😊
bro this actually work you earn yoursef a active subscriber thanks so much my brother was gonna ki me if he thought his joycon was broke
amazing video worked perfectly!
IT WORKED THANKS MAN IM LIKING ALL YOUR VIDEOS AND SUBBING
IT WORKED IT WORKED!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
OMFG TY SO MUCH EPUC. HAVE A SUB
My bro you’re just amazing ty
I know this comment is late considering when this video was made but my joy cons keep messing me up on smash bros online so thanks. The straw method work
thank you its been 3 years
I used straws and i also used spray duster and it wont work! OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH MY JOYSTICK FINALLY ACTS NORMAL!
My Animal Crossing character is SITTING on a bench so peacefully. Thank you!!
Bro thank you so much I subscribed to you because you helped me a lot is because I was gonna ship my Nintendo switch to my sister so she can have it but the controller didn’t work thank you so much 🥰🥰
Omg!!! It actually works thanks bro.I need your help for playing fortnite and it keep moving.
THANKS.😀
OMG Thank You very much.This actually worked.First I thought this was fake but then I tried it and it worked.I just subscribed😉
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@@sunnyalyssamz8974 how do you know I'm from the AMIGO GANG
Isai Gutierrez because you profile pic
@@sunnyalyssamz8974 Oh yeah I see now 😂😂
THANK YOU SO MUCH I GOT MY SWITCH 3 WEEKS AGO AND THE FIRST WEEK IT STARTED TO DRIFT BUT THIS FIXED IT PERMANENTLY
Walter Clements Does it still work?
Walter Clements does it still work
Kwartz yep, still good as new!
Thank you I know this was two years ago but thank you still like them subscribe might I had a drifting Joy con for over a year I think
Thank you so much!:)
This helped so much
I did the same and left it for a few minutes/hours and it worked fine :0
You my guy
You are a legend u saved me 80 dollars
Popup the Joy Stick like you are about to take it out on left right up down & do a 360 popup & you will see it will fix it.
The problem why it drifts is not because of dirt. It's because the metal pins in the Joy Stick are bent different due to always pushing in the stick. So you need to reverse it so you need to push up on the Joy Stick like you are taking it out.
It will even out the metal pins & you will see how the drift will stop.
Thanks man, this helped a lot
Thank u man the drifting problem was solved thx
It worked! You gained a sub
BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH FR THANK YOU THE STRAW WORK
Omg it atchully work my Nintendo switch controller was moving non stop thank you
Thank u sooo much my drifting stoped
BRO THANK YOU BRO I FOUND SOMEONE THAT CAN FOX IT THANK YOU YOU EARN A SUB
I like doing this every-time after I play it’s annoying but worth it
THANK U SOOOOO MUCH I HAD IT FOT 1 YEAR THANKSS
This helped me so much now my joy on won’t drift when I’m playing fortnite
Thanks a lot bud you deserve a sub
The straw thing worked bro thanks I subed
OMG IT WORKED I DID IT THE WAY U SAID WRONG AND DID IT RIGHT IT WORK U EARN A NEW SUB FROM SONIC BRO STAY COOL LOVE U 👍👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️😃🔧