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Nintendo Fixes Joy-Con Connectivity Issue With Small Piece Of Foam

March 22, 2017 by Dennis Patrick

It’s simple, easy, and best of all, it works.

The Nintendo Switch recently launched earlier this month and it came with a few problems that gamers have voiced their opinions about. One of the bigger complaints was that most gamers were facing issues with the Joy-Cons. While we had hoped a software fix would be coming out that could solve the issue, another easy fix was discovered and has begun to be implemented by Nintendo.

It seemed that owners of the Nintendo Switch were faced with some troubling connectivity problems when it comes to the included Joy-Con controllers. Not long after the release of the Switch, a statement was given out by Nintendo suggesting that players avoid using their console near other devices such as smartphones and laptops.

With other devices interfering connectivity of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons, gamers were soon looking for quick fixes that could allow the ability to enjoy their Switch games uninterrupted. Certain retailers even started to offer an exchange for new Joy-Cons, but it seems that all Nintendo had to do was insert a single piece of foam.

Thanks to a report by Cnet, we’re finding out that a single small piece of conductive foam is being placed in the Joy-Cons affected by poor connectivity issues. What this foam brings to the table is the ability to shield RF interference.

Because this is a relatively easy fix, some gamers may feel encouraged in placing a small section of foam in the Joy-Cons themselves instead of sending their controller out to Nintendo for the fix. We’re interested in seeing just how many gamers were affected by the problem and if Nintendo will offer their own instructions online on how to solve this issue instead of focusing on doing the repairs themselves. Regardless, at least we now know the issue have be solved.

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