Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Review: Better Build, Same Frustrations

The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 improves build quality and features, but stick drift and small size remain concerns for gamers.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Review: Better Build, Same Frustrations
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Review: A Familiar Upgrade with Mixed Results The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers arrive as the default gamepads for Nintendo’s newest console, promising improved build quality and small but meaningful design tweaks. Gamers searching for the latest Joy-Con experience often ask: are these controllers truly better than the originals, and do they finally solve the infamous stick drift problem? While Joy-Con 2 introduces magnetic connectors, slightly larger grips, and improved comfort for handheld or multiplayer use, some of the same frustrations from the original Joy-Con still linger. Image: © Future Design and Features of the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 The Joy-Con 2 design philosophy remains largely the same as the first-generation controllers from 2017. Each Joy-Con functions as a standalone mini gamepad or can be paired with its twin for traditional two-handed play. This flexibility still makes it one of the most versatile controllers in modern gaming. …