Nintendo Switch Stock Update: Company Addresses Joy-Con Controller Problem as New Units Arrive
Nintendo has recently addressed the reported connection issues that players have been experiencing with their Joy-Con controllers. Meanwhile, new stocks of the hybrid console might be starting to arrive after weeks of shortages.
Left Joy-Con Controller Issue
Since the issue with the controllers were made known, gamers have developed do-it-yourself methods to fix the hardware problem. However, many people still want to know if there is going to be a permanent solution for it.
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Recently, Forbes reached out to Nintendo and asked about the issue. Nintendo responded, saying, "There are no widespread technical problems, and all issues are being handled promptly, including the reports regarding the left Joy-Con Bluetooth connection."
Nintendo reportedly added that the number of affected left Joy-Con controllers "is not significant." "The total number of repair or replacement requests for Nintendo Switch, including for Joy-Con, is consistent with what we've seen for any new hardware Nintendo has launched," the company further explained.
Even before the official launch of the Nintendo Switch, gaming reporters who were given a unit of the hybrid console have already mentioned experiencing connection issues with the left Joy-Con controller.
Joy-Con controllers are the ones attached to the main console once gamers are playing on handheld mode. They are detachable when the console is placed on the docket.
Gamasutra earlier reported that the left Joy-Con controller "becomes intermittently unresponsive." Days after the official launch of the Nintendo Switch, more console owners echoed facing the same controller issue.
As early as March 3, which was the release date for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo recognized the reported Joy-Con issue, saying that they "are looking into it" and "will continue to monitor the performance of Nintendo Switch hardware and software."
Stock Update
On the other hand, a bigger problem since day 1 of the Nintendo Switch has been its stock shortages. The available units being sold at retailers have quickly sold out and remained in that status for the past few weeks.
Luckily, Wall Street Journal reported that Nintendo's chief executive officer Tatsumi Kimishima confirmed there are going to be two million units of Nintendo Switch to be shipped worldwide for the month of March.
On the other hand, it looks like restocks have started to arrive for some retailers as GameStop merchandising director Eric Bright reportedly announced recently through a statement, "We strongly suggest any customer who is still looking to purchase a Nintendo Switch, visit one of our stores as soon as they can. This new allotment will go fast!"
