I am thinking about buying a switch...

[COKTOE]

PortisheadBiscuit said:

COKTOE said:

Oh my goodness. I didn't even realize this was a thing. I typed the pertinent data into the google machine, and it appears to be a thing indeed. Maybe this is part of the reason Switch Lite numbers have dropped more sharply than I think most would have expected.

Except that with the Lite, it's the internet fear mongering due to a few small youtubers making unsubstantiated claims regarding drift. Considering drift is a wear and tear issue, not enough time has passed to accurately conclude the Lite suffers the same widespread issues as the original joycons. 

Is it strictly a wear and tear issue though? My worst experience with drift happened with the Xbox 360. I had 3 new controllers, in a row, drift right out of the box. It was maddening, and there was no 4th controller. Part of the reason I traded in my 360. LOTS went wrong all at once, but not being able to play without drift....aaaaaiiiieeeeee!