I have been fortunate to not have any issues with my Joy Cons since I got it back in May 2017. Even after a few dings, I am able to play the way I wanted.

Have 2 Nintendo switches, one from launch and another about 8 months ago. First one had drift with both joycons, second one started drifting on left joycon a few months after purchase. Nintendo fixed the 2 joycons on the out of warranty switch this summer for free(free shipping both ways too). Sent In the left joycon on the newer one a few weeks ago and it is on the way back right now from another free repair. This is in Canada by the way.

For those people who have run into this issue and have resorted to either trying to play games with the drifting or just not buying more games for the system to show Nintendo who is the boss (I mean... you have a 300e system, you should probably worry more about fixing it) but for those people, why not go on Amazon and buy the replacement parts for the joycons? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cemobile-Replacement-Controller-Screwdrivers-Thumbstick/dp/B07RZ6H32T/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8&th=1 that's for a pair of 2 sticks, they are there for a single one starting around a fiver along with the screendrivers you need to open it.

The parts are small and fiddly but if you know anyone who has some it support skills or knows how to be careful or follow a youtube video then you could fix the issue you're having by the end of the week for around a tenner (if both sticks are broken)

If anyone needs advice on this I would be happy to give it.

Yeah, I am beating a dead horse, but I echo Ganon's post above. Replacements are cheap and super easy. And a huge improvement. It is so worth the time/effort/cost.

Or even get one of these 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Nintendo-Licensed-Version-Switch/dp/B07FSWM4Z2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VRAMJOU2YGCZ&keywords=hori+joy+con&qid=1569949944&s=gateway&sprefix=hori+joy%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1

and replace your right joycon altogether with a Hori version complete with proper D-pad (no wireless or motion control in this though, but beautiful dpad and very strong stick)

I've had 3 left joycons develop the drift issue. Worst quality product ever from Nintendo. When you take into account how expensive these things are it is just shameful. In the end I have gone with the Hori joycon for my switch and my son's. 100 times better quality. Unfortunately, they only work in handheld format as they have no wireless capability. For docked mode I use Pro controller and xbox 360 controller.

I've been holding off on the Switch because of this debacle. At the same time I don't wanna get a 2DS XL because the Switch Lite is only 25$ more expensive here.

Dammit Nintendo, get it together.

While the drift issue is annoying, I wouldn't want to miss out on: Mario Odyssey, Mario vs Rabbids, Breath of the Wild, Astral Chain, Link's Awakening, Fire Emblem, Pokemon, Luigi's Mansion and many others. I typically game at home with a Pro Controller, which is my favorite controller to date.

Had 2 joycons and a pro controller repaired at $50+$50+$80+postage == what it would have cost me to buy new ones, under warranty, with proof of purchase. Lesson learned 🤔

My Wii U Gamepad started to drift too but it was after almost 5 years of heavy use and it was a refurbished one, the other controller I remember being very bad was the N64 but that was their first controller to have a stick so it's a little understandable.

Have you tried those joysticks? are you endorsing them? if that's the case I'm going to buy them, I already have the tools and know how to remove them.