The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has a durability issue with its left thumbstick. According to reports, the thumbstick becomes sticky after 350 hours of gameplay. The problem is caused by shredded material from the base ring.
Sticky thumbstick caused by shredded base ring material
The controller does not use TMR or Hall effect technology. This raises concerns about its long-term durability. Cleaning the thumbstick improves the issue but does not fully resolve it. Replacing the base ring is the permanent fix.
Nintendo has a support page for control stick issues. The company has not commented on the specific problem with the Switch 2 Pro Controller. It remains unclear whether Nintendo plans to address the design or offer replacements.
The report comes from Akihito's Game Channel and Nintendo Patents Watch. The information is based on user experiences and analysis of the controller's construction.
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