A stick drift issue on Joy-Con 2 is drawing attention again, but this time the response comes from GuliKit with a replacement part meant to make repairs simpler and longer lasting. The company’s new TMR joystick set for Nintendo Switch 2 aims to address the weakness of the controller’s original analog sticks without requiring soldering.
That matters because Joy-Con 2 still relies on traditional potentiometer-based analog sticks. Those parts depend on physical contact, which can wear down over time and eventually trigger drift.
Why the issue remains a concern
Nintendo introduced several updates to Joy-Con 2, but the stick mechanism did not move to Hall Effect or TMR technology. As a result, the internal design still carries the same long-term wear risk associated with standard analog controls.
GuliKit is positioning its solution around that gap. The company uses electromagnetic sensing in its TMR joystick design, which removes the physical contact found in conventional sticks and reduces the friction that often leads to drift.
A repair path built for easier installation
The replacement kit is designed as a direct swap for Joy-Con 2, which makes it more approachable for users who want to keep their original controller. Because it does not require soldering, the installation process is far less demanding than a more complex hardware modification.
Support materials are already available for those planning a self-repair. iFixit has prepared a video guide, and a written guide is also available for users who prefer to follow step-by-step instructions.
That approach may appeal to Switch 2 owners who would rather repair the controller they already have than replace it entirely. It also gives GuliKit a cost-focused alternative to buying a new Joy-Con 2 pair.
Price and availability
The GuliKit TMR Joystick for Joy-Con 2 is sold as a left-and-right set for $19.99/€19.99/£16.99. It is currently available on Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Amazon.de.
Listings have also appeared on Amazon in France, Italy, and Spain, although those storefronts still show the product as unavailable. In the Netherlands, the same item can already be found through the local Amazon listing.
iFixit also offers the accessory, but at a higher price of $24.99. For buyers who do not already have the necessary tools, iFixit sells a $29.99 bundle that includes the pair of joysticks and replacement equipment.
The arrival of these accessories shows that stick drift concerns on Joy-Con 2 are already shaping a market for targeted fixes. For users who want a practical repair option and prefer to avoid soldering, GuliKit’s new joystick set offers one of the more straightforward choices currently available.