Nintendo Life came out with the news recently that the Nintendo Switch 2 won’t have Hall Effect sticks on its Joy-Con. This was something that had been up in the air for a while, keeping everyone on their toes waiting to find out. The importance of this detail can’t be overstated, especially considering the ongoing issues with stick drift on the original Switch and Switch Lite. Lawsuits and all that jazz were a big part of the drama surrounding those problems.
The gaming community, including the legendary John Romero, has been particularly interested in what the new Joy-Con sticks will be like. Romero, known for his work on iconic games like Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake, expressed some concerns about the replacement for the Hall Effect sticks. In a chat with Gamesradar, he mentioned his hopes for a stronger console with better analog sticks to address the notorious Joy-Con drift issue. He also mentioned wanting more RAM, a faster CPU+GPU, and a 1080p handheld experience.
Now that we have a clearer picture of the console specs, it seems like most of Romero’s wishes have been granted. The resolution, GPU, CPU, and RAM all seem to be on point. As for the new Joy-Con sticks, they seem pretty impressive, but only time will tell how they hold up with extended use.
Brenda Romero, director and CEO of Romero Games Studios, is also looking forward to the new Nintendo hardware. She’s hoping that the Switch 2 will live up to Nintendo’s reputation for launching fantastic games. Brenda seems to be a fan of a game called Blue Prince, which she mentioned in passing.
Alex Mann, lead producer at Romero Games, shared his excitement about the potential for innovation in handheld gaming with the Switch 2. He believes that devices like the Switch and the Steam Deck are pushing boundaries and inspiring other areas of the industry to evolve.
With many DOOM games already performing well on Switch, gamers are eagerly anticipating putting the new Joy-Cons to the test when the Switch 2 is released next month. The team at Nintendo Life will be sure to report back with their findings, especially to John Romero.
Stick drift is still a concern for many gamers, but it seems like Nintendo has made some improvements with the new Joy-Con sticks. Do you think Nintendo should have stuck with Hall Effect sticks, or are you confident in their solution to the problem? Let us know your thoughts.
