Not only is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword being remastered in HD for the Nintendo Switch, but releasing alongside the game will be a set of limited edition Joy-Con controllers.
While Nintendo hasn't found a permanent solution to Joy-Con drift, the company revealed in a new interview that it is continuously improving the Joy-Con's durability since its launch and that the Switch OLED models will come with the newest controllers with the latest improvements.
Yes. All Joy-Cons are region-free. Those meant for the U.S. market will work just as well with a Switch sold in Japan and vice versa, for example (or Europe, in this case).
Nintendo Joy-Con (L)/(R) - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Edition - Switch
| List Price: | $79.99 Details |
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| Price: | $75.59 |
| You Save: | $4.40 (6%) |
This is Joy‑Con!
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
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| Platform | Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Country of Origin | China |
Overall, the Skyward Sword HD remaster is an excellent game worth playing despite some of it's flaws. There are some quality-of-life improvements throughout that may not stick out as obviously as you would expect, but they really help the gameplay a bit more like a modern game despite the janky controls.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers cost more to manufacture than they are sold for, meaning that Nintendo is losing a significant amount of money on each controller sold. With a controller pair typically retailing for $79, this means that Nintendo is losing a minimum of $11 for each pair that it sells.
Many other controllers with analog sticks can be subject to the same problem, but it seems as if the Switch is uniquely vulnerable to drifting. The contacts are worn down: After taking their Switch apart, some gamers have discovered that the joystick contacts get worn down over time, causing them to work improperly.
Bottom line: The Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are still worth having for the experience they offer in some games, but the price point is hard to justify with the issues they can have.
Buying a single Joy-Con tends to only make sense for customers who are looking to replace a broken or lost Joy-Con. The new price, however, means that you can get a single Joy-Con for half the cost of a full new set, instead of being forced to pay a $10 premium for a single controller should you need to replace one.
Nintendo has no plans to reduce the price in the U.S.As reported by Stephen Totilo of Axios, Nintendo has confirmed that there will not be a price cut for the Nintendo Switch in America. "There are no plans to change the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for any Nintendo Switch model in the U.S."
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success ever since it launched in 2017, but despite critical acclaim the handheld has been plagued with ongoing issues dubbed “Joy Con drift.†The issue is caused by the thumb sticks, which can register inputs when you're not even touching the controllers.
So the answer to your question is quite simply: they're expensive because Nintendo wants them to be expensive; if you'll recall, the Wii controllers sold for $40 for an incredibly long time, too.
Nintendo may have updated Joy-Con design to prevent drift with new The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword model. The most recent method that has been used came from YouTube VK, who showed that, by applying consistent pressure to an area of the drifting Joy-Con, the problem could be fixed on a seemingly permanent basis.
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.
Drifting is a problem that is undeniably common in the Switch's Joy-Con, but it can also affect Pro Controllers as well. That's not to say Nintendo's products are cheap or shoddy universally; drift is an issue that can affect any controller on the market – even the mighty Xbox One Elite Controller isn't safe.
If problems persist, Joy-Cons may be sent in for free repairs to an Authorized Service Center in a player's region. Up to 4 Joy-Cons can be sent in per repair form. Nintendo advises to only send in Joy-Cons and not the Nintendo Switch console itself for Joy-Con repairs.
If you purchased your Nintendo Switch or controllers in the United States or Canada and have the Joy-Con Drift issue on your controllers, click here to head to the Joy-Con repair page on Nintendo of America's support website. Alternatively, you can call Nintendo of America support directly at 1-800-255-3700.
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.
Causes of PS4 controller driftThe most common one is dust or debris inside your controller. Over time, that grime can build up and affect the electrical components. Analog stick drift can also be caused by damage to your controller, either from someone dropping it or excessive wear and tear.
If you are currently experiencing this "Joy-Con Drift" issue, be sure to go to 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.
Nintendo games are expensive. Everyone Hates it. And yet Nintendo has no reason to drop prices -- it's selling more copies of its games than its competitors and making more money on each copy sold.
It is because they are using tech licensed by abother company. They have to pay fees for using the HD rumble technology. I agree controllers in general are too expensive. Nintendo will eventually lower those prices though.
