Will Nintendo replace drifting joy cons for free?

Ever since a report by Kotaku from July 2019 shined a light on the Joy-Con drift issue, Nintendo has changed its policies significantly. The company will now repair drifting Joy-Con controllers for free, even if your controllers are outside the regular warranty.

Where can I get my Joycons fixed?

If you are currently experiencing this “Joy-Con Drift” issue, be sure to go to support.nintendo.com/joyconrepair to submit a ticket so you can get yours repaired for free. If you have an existing or completed repair order, call in (US & Canada) to 1-855-548-4693 to get your refund.

Does Nintendo actually fix Joy-Con drift?

Send it to Nintendo For Repair/Refund Since the issue is widespread, Nintendo actually offers to fix Joy-Con drift for free (and has allegedly fixed the issue on newer Joy-Cons). Note: If you previously sent your Joy-Con in for repair and were charged, Nintendo will issue you a refund.

How long does it take for Joy-Con repair?

The general consensus seems to indicate that Joy Con repairs by Nintendo take roughly 2 weeks. Some people have reported a turn-around of as quick as 3 days. Considering this is a free service provided by Nintendo, it is possible that you may encounter a longer repair wait time.

Will Nintendo repair Joycons out of warranty?

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Does GameStop repair Joycons?

We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we’ll take care of the rest.

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How much does it cost to fix joy-con?

Today, Nintendo announced that it’ll be permanently lowering the price on its replacement Joy-Con controllers. The company had been charging a premium to replace a broken or defective part of its unique Switch controllers, but now, pricing is being dropped to $40 from the original $50.

How do I find my Nintendo repair order number?

Write your return address on the outside of the box. For U.S. repairs, the repair order number should be written beneath the address.

Will GameStop take Joycons with drift?

If you have Joy-Con drift, this deal is a win win. Just call ahead to your local GameStop and make sure you can do the transfer in-store.