Joy-Con 2 Drift Repair (TMR Stick Upgrade)

From £45

No fix, no fee · 12-month warranty · Insured, tracked returns

Signs you need this repair

  • Your character or the camera moves when you're not touching the stick
  • The menu cursor creeps or scrolls on its own
  • Drift comes back soon after you calibrate the stick
  • The stick doesn't reach its full range, or reads the wrong direction
  • The stick feels gritty, loose or doesn't centre cleanly

Joy-Con 2 sticks work the same way as the originals. Inside each one is a potentiometer: a small wiper slides over a resistive track as you move the stick. Over time the track wears and dust gets in, so the stick reports movement that isn't there. That's drift, and calibration can only hide it for so long.

Check your warranty first. Joy-Con 2 are still young, and Nintendo has a Joy-Con 2 repair request form. If yours are under warranty, try Nintendo first. Bear in mind Nintendo can refuse a repair where the fault comes from modification or unofficial repair, so once a Joy-Con 2 has been opened, they may say no later on. This service is for Joy-Con 2 that are out of warranty, or for people who'd rather have magnetic sticks fitted than a like-for-like replacement.

What I do. I fit TMR (tunnelling magnetoresistance) sticks, not Hall effect. Joy-Con 2 attach with magnets, which can interfere with Hall effect sensors, and TMR sticks are less affected by outside magnetic fields. Both types sense the stick's position magnetically instead of with a wiper on a track, so they don't wear the same way. Opening a Joy-Con 2 is fiddlier than an original: a glued plastic rib hides the screws and the battery is glued in, so it takes care to get in without damage. Once the new stick is in, I calibrate it and test it on my bench.

Being straight about the part. TMR sticks for Joy-Con 2 are a newer part than Hall effect sticks for the original Joy-Con, so I test each one after fitting rather than assuming it's right out of the packet. If you want the detail, I've compared the two in TMR sticks vs Hall effect, and my Joy-Con 2 drift guide covers what to try before posting. For original Joy-Con, see my Joy-Con drift repair.

You only need to post the Joy-Con 2, not the console or the dock. Your saves stay on the console, so there's nothing to back up for this one.

Joy-Con 2 Drift Repair (TMR Stick Upgrade)

Frequently asked questions

Why TMR sticks and not Hall effect?
Joy-Con 2 attach to the console with magnets, which can interfere with Hall effect sensors. TMR sticks also sense position with magnets, but they're less affected by outside magnetic fields, so they're the better fit for Joy-Con 2.
Will Nintendo still repair my Joy-Con 2 after you've opened it?
They may not. Nintendo can refuse a repair when the fault comes from modification or unofficial repair. If your Joy-Con 2 are under warranty, try Nintendo's Joy-Con 2 repair request form before sending them to me.
Do I need to calibrate the sticks when they come back?
I calibrate each stick after fitting it and test it before it goes back. If it ever feels slightly off, you can run the stick calibration again from System Settings on the console.
Can I send just one Joy-Con 2?
Yes. You can book one Joy-Con 2 or both. If only one is drifting, there's no need to send the other.

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About this service

How does your mail-in repair service work?
Three steps: book and pay for your repair online, post your item to me using the packing instructions I email you, and I repair it, test it, and send it back tracked. You'll get updates as it moves through each stage.
What is your no-fix-no-fee promise?
Payment is taken upfront at booking. If I can't fix your item, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you. Assessment bookings work differently: the £4.99 covers return postage and comes off the repair if you go ahead, but isn't refunded if you decide not to or it can't be repaired.
Do your repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty against the same fault returning. If it does, I'll put it right.
How long will my repair take?
Most repairs are completed within 3-6 working days of arrival, then posted back by tracked post. If a part needs ordering, I'll tell you as soon as I've diagnosed it and give you a realistic date. Diagnostic-led jobs take a little longer if I'm waiting on your approval of a quote.
How do I package my item safely to post it?
I send clear packing guidance when you book. In short: wrap the item well, use plenty of padding, and a sturdy box — the return leg is insured and tracked, and good packing on the way in protects your item too.
Where do I send my item?
Your postage address is included in the confirmation email after you book — you don't post anything until you've booked, so your item is always matched to your order.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes — I run a mail-in repair service, so you can send your item from anywhere in the UK. There's nothing local you need to find.
What if my item turns out to be unrepairable?
I'll tell you honestly and, where the fault allows, offer an alternative. If I can't fix it, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you.