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Review on Switch Joy-Con Controller & Switch Lite 3D Joystick Replacement - 2-Pack with Metal Latch & Y1.5 Screwdrivers, Fix Drift Stick, Enhance Gaming Experience by Craig Rossman

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Watch the tutorials before opening joycons.

(attached photos show tools after use) Basically this product worked as intended, my two joycons have been drifting for over a year, Nintendo is fixing this for free but it is currently unavailable. in my country (Mexico, because LATAMEL just finds a lot of excuses even if Nintendo officially announced it). I was so fed up that I decided to buy it and I was not disappointed. I recommend watching the tutorials first and knowing what to do in general, as the left and right joysticks are built completely differently! I found it harder to replace the right joystick than the left (I accidentally soldered the R button). I know this company offers tutorials, even including a small business card, but to be honest I haven't seen them haha. I've opened up and fixed controls many times so I have other screwdrivers and I have to say the screws in this set are really handy and easy to use to the point where I've stopped using the spare screws provided, as the standard screws in the joycons have been removed with ease and hassle free. The instruments and parts are generally well made and it was nice that their joysticks are wired green instead of blue (like the default) so there is no confusion as to which joystick to replace (the attached image shows the default joystick joysticks). Keep in mind that you will need to recalibrate the joysticks after replacement so that they correctly detect dead zones and neutral position. This is done in the switch configuration system, after that the joycons work fine. In summary I would recommend buying this kit, it's good for DIY repairs, everything came as promised and on time for delivery, I've waited a week to post this review and even if it's not that long ago I haven't had any at all no issues with my joycons, although I only use them when using the switch in portable mode.

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