I was thinking about getting a handheld controller for my nintendo. I think It will fix my problem

[stone ibex]

My rails to slide in the joy cons are not there

[gentle zodiac]

Here is what I mean

I hade to go on my other account cus for some I couldn't send images

On both sides

Btw

[hollow cradle]

How did that happen...?

If you got a defective model, get a replacement

[gentle zodiac]

I just broke it

HASACOOL Switch Pro Controllers for Switch/OLED, One-Piece Switch Controller Replacement for Pro Controller Switch with Adjustable &Auto Turbo/Precise Motion Control/Dual Motor Vibration https://amzn.eu/d/2tDwwGb

I think this could fix my problem

What do you think

🤔

My nintendo switch Is old as well

I got it in like 2018

Or2020

Around then

@hollow cradle

?

[hollow cradle]

@gentle zodiac

[earnest fiber]

repair

HARDWARE REPAIR INFORMATION

Please click on the links below to read more about hardware repair options.

[👉 Nintendo Repair Service](#986637761916317707 message)
Nintendo offers their own repair service for free within warranty period and with cost when warranty has expired. Joycon's repair are often free, regardless of warranty. Their service is often more reliable, with original replacement parts, but is more expensive.

[👉 Independent Repair Service](#986637761916317707 message)
A local, independent repair service may offer faster return time, cheaper and doesn't need warranty nor official support. Although finding a good local repair service needs some effort.

[👉 DIY Repair](#986637761916317707 message)
Requires skills, tools and experience, but DIY repair is always an option.

Requested by .leahcim#8341

[hollow cradle]

If you'd like to do it yourself:-

[earnest fiber]

rail

FIX HANDHELD JOY-CON DISCONNECTING ISSUE

• Basic Troubleshooting
･ Reset the AC adapter by unplugging it from the wall for 30 seconds.
･ Make sure the Joy-Con is on by observing the LED lights on the rail.
･ After that, slide it into the Switch.
･ If there is a response on the screen, or a click sound, it means the rail is still working.
･ Go through Nintendo's trouble-shooting guide.
･ Remove all controllers pairing using this procedure.
･ Process to the cleaning instructions below if your Joy-con still have issue.

👉 Click here for cleaning instructions

§ If cleaning didn't work, you may need to repair the rail.

• DIY guides:
･ Tablet's right rail
･ Tablet's left rail (Very hard)
･ Joy-con's left rail
･ Joy-con's right rail is similar to the above.
･ Rail's button flex board: Left & Right

• Parts:
･ Console's slider rails
･ Joycon's slider rail
･ Joycon's rail's buttons flex board

Requested by .leahcim#8341

tools

TOOLS FOR NINTENDO SWITCH REPAIR

･ Cheap Tools Set - ebay listing - $4.48
･ Cheap Tools Set - Amazon listing - $7.99
･ Tool set with Phillip screws - Amazon - $13.99 (Recommend to get these screws for ease of repair in the future)
･ iFixit Moray Driver Kit - Higher quality than the rest - $19.99

※ Note: Many repair processes will involve removing the shield or heatsink, ruining the original thermal compound, so it will need to be reapplied.
･ Artic Silver 5 Thermal Paste 3.5g - Amazon listing $6.49

Requested by .leahcim#8341

[sand pollen]

If you don't want to fix that rail, then you can't use those "joycon-alternative" controller, since all of them also slide on the rail.

But there's another solution, a type of clamp attachment that can be used with full size controller. They are not "handheld" like joycon though.

Like so:

[pastel hatch]

I like this setup

Does it feel sturdy?

[sand pollen]

It's study but heavy

There's a better product, I forgot the name but it attaches via the rail. Since op has no rail so I didn't recommend it