While the Switch 2 builds on the foundation of the original − and the body of the device has the same thickness − it has a larger screen, larger joysticks and the SL and SR buttons are bigger.

Today, news came out that the new Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons will not have Hall Effect joysticks. For a long time, this was a theory as to how Nintendo would combat its persistent Joy-Con drift issue, ...

Nintendo of America says the Joy-Cons have been redesigned, but not with anti-drift Hall effect sensors. Nintendo of America says the Joy-Cons have been redesigned, but not with anti-drift ...

Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons will not feature hall effect joysticks, which are the best way to prevent stick drift. The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles ...

The confirmation comes after Nintendo pointedly refused to offer details about the Switch 2's joystick hardware at a roundtable Q&A session attended by Ars last week. When a reporter asked whether ...

MyArcade's Atari Gamestation Go lets you bring the full Atari experience with you on the go, complete with original controls thanks to its built-in paddle and keypad.

Hall effect joysticks rely on an electrical conduction technology that allows them to remain out of contact with other components. This leads to less friction and lengthens the lifespan of the ...

Credit: Kawasaki. “The vehicle is beginner-friendly,” Kawasaki claims. Riders don’t need joysticks or throttles. Instead, they steer with their own bodies. Shifting your weight one way or ...

After improving hard drives, tunneling magnetoresistance technology could put an end to joystick drift. After improving hard drives, tunneling magnetoresistance technology could put an end to ...

With a look similar to Nintendo’s gamepad, this one kicks things up a notch, offering Hall Effect joysticks and triggers for better precision and adjustable sensitivity which can be a huge ...

Salmon Run for the Atari 800 served as a powerful metaphor for life itself, one that resonates even more deeply when you learn about the creator's own struggles with cystic fibrosis. In the game ...

This isn't the only legal battle Nintendo has fought over an infuriating design flaw known to many as "Joy-Con drift," in which the joysticks wear down over time and begin to detect movement even ...