Cleaning Nintendo Switch Joy-con with WD-40 to solve drifting #nintendoswitch

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I've had my Nintendo Switch for a couple of years now. No doubt about it, this is the best portable gaming console. My nephew loves playing it in hand-held mode. Sometimes I prefer docking it and playing Mario Kart on my big-screen TV.

There have been rumors of a 2020 pro version. Well, I hope it's true. They need to catch up with the latest Xbox series and PS5. Which would have better graphics and games. I wonder if they can do it with a portable console though. 

First, they need to solve the joy-con drifting problem. At first, I was hoping, mine wasn't affected. One can wish. But, mine had already started to drift while gaming. It wasn't that bad. I can still play games without affecting the gameplay.


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My niece played a cookhouse game with her friend and told me the controller had a problem. I've done my research and there are videos on how to take apart the joy-con and clean the inside. I was lazy and thought I'd do it one day.

Yesterday, I docked my system and decided to watch some YouTube videos and the joy-con keeps drifting and changing the video on its own. When I tried to navigate the videos it kept going to the right. It was starting to get on my nerves. I finally switched it off and went to sleep.

I decided to strip the whole joy-con and clean it first thing in the morning. I checked out some videos on it and found a video by a YouTuber using the nickname Nintendrew. He had a better solution. Just use an alcohol base lubricant to clean the joy-con.


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I remembered I had a WD-40 which is mostly used as a lubricant to clean up lots of rust stuff and for work. I'll try using it. I turned off my switch and took off the controller. I sprayed some lubricants on a dry tissue and cleaned the joystick base.

Some use a toothbrush or cotton swabs to brush and wipe away whatever dirt might hinder the joy-con movement or connections. I only use what I have for now. If it works, I might get them later on. Did what I could and tested it.

Lo and behold. It works! How long until it starts up again? But, one thing is for sure, I don't have to take apart my joy-con. I tried playing some games and navigating through YouTube videos and it didn't drift anymore.

Now, I can watch my favorite YouTube videos in relative peace without the joy-con moving on its own and playing random videos. I will be asking my nephew to test it out later on too. I also want to know how long before it starts to drift again.

Well, that's a load off my mind. And, I was actually thinking of buying a new joy-con instead. Actually, I was thinking of getting joy-cons with a different color. It'll be fun to mix and match colors and make your switch more fun to use!

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I hope this helps if you guys have the same joy-con drifting problem. If not, you have to take it apart and see what's causing it. There might be some faulty mechanism inside. Or, just your luck to receive a factory defect controller right out of the box.

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(Article updated: 4 October 2024)

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Another game that works with ipega red knight 9087s retractable controller is Gangstar Vegas: World of Crime. The game might be 'old'  but, it really plays great with a controller. I have spent almost a week with the controller and it's really that good. Only that, there are not many good games with controller support available.

Granted, it's not like your ps4 or Xbox one s controller. But, it's cheap and it's light. Put it inside your bag and pull it out when you want to play your favorite iPhone or android games. It doesn't have rumble though. And, you can't charge your phone at the same time while you're playing. Maybe, in a future iteration?

When you insert your phone on the controller, it really looks like a Nintendo switch. When I'm at home, I just leave my phone on the controller. You can navigate your phone menu with the controller too. But, you need to set it to mode 3 by pressing HOME + X button. It's nice to hold so watching youtube or listening to music isn't that bad.

You'll need to take your phone off the controller if you need to charge it. But, you can still play the game with the controller. So, it's just like the switch joy-con. Once, your phone battery is full, you can put it on again. Pretty cool. Connect your phone to a portable monitor or Tv and use the same controller to play. Just like a Nintendo switch!

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• Compatible with: The iPega 9087s Gamepad is for BT enabled Android tablets and smartphone, Android smart TV, for IOS system, TV box, windows 7/8/10 PC, set-up box.
• Turbo acceleration function: The iPega 9087s Game Controller make it stronger and more fast when playing games.
• Wireless Transmission: The 9087s Joystick Gamepad can be 6 to 8 meters wide range of control of the operation.
• Adjustable angle:Includes a phone chip, the iPega wireless gamepad supports the mobile phone with the screen under 6.2 inch.
• Ergonomic design:Premium ABS material with ergonomic curve design iPega wireless game controller, giving you the amazing gaming experience. Hands never tired.

My only griped is that there aren't many good games available that have controller support. Many FPS or RPG games mostly used touch screen control. Which isn't that bad but for us gamers that prefer to play with a controller it's pretty irritating. It took me days just to sift through the rubbish to find one or two games. Even then, it's free to play and not a full game.

Gone are the days, where game developers would ramp up their promoting or show a demo of the gameplay. People would queue up overnight just to get the games. They'll play the game all the way till the end and replay again if it's that good. They'll then talk about it with friends or even strangers that had played the game.

I don't feel or hear that buzz any more. All I hear are gamers moaning about the death of gaming as it used to be and the take over of the mobile genre with pay to play or see ads to play ad nausea. Remember what blizzard did to their diablo mobile? Well, if blizzard had thought of diablo 4 and at the same time a mobile version, that might have not stoked the gamers community anger.

I'm still waiting for a real pc or console-level games capabilities on my mobile phone. Doesn't seem to be any so far. Even when there are so many controllers available for the phone right now? I mean, if you want to make a game with touch control, that's fine. At least, make controller support available right out the bat without waiting for gamers feedback!

To all game dev or promoters, if you have any new mobile games coming out with controller support. Just use my contact page. I'll be happy to showcase gameplay of your game on my blog and youtube channel.

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