Fans can't wait to get their hands on Nintendo Switch 2, but one much-requested feature isn't included on the new hardware here's all we know about the lack of Hall Effect sticksTech16:36, 07 Apr 2025Joy-Con will be magnetic now, but don't expect Hall Effect sticksLast week, Nintendo finally revealed the Switch 2 fully, including its launch titles, console preorder options, and much more.The console will offer a 1080p built-in display and 4K output when docked, while offering enough power to run Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and more.Article continues belowThat's reason enough for celebration, but Nintendo didn't discuss one of the most requested features for the new console Hall Effect joysticks.These are essentially analog sticks that use magnets to determine their position, meaning they can't succumb to drift. That's particularly important because drift was one of the biggest issues with the first Switch console.And, while we now have our answer, it might not be what you were hoping for.Nintendo has commented on the new Joy Con sticksNintendo Life asked Nintendo about the new magnetic Joy-Cons, specifically whether they will use Hall Effect technology (named after physicist Edwin Hall), the company confirmed that they will not."Well, the Joy-Con 2s controllers have been designed from the ground up, said Nate Bihldorff, senior vice president of product development and publishing.Theyre not Hall Effect sticks, but they feel really good.The Pro controller is also an option(Image: AP)There is some good news, though. The company also confirmed that the Switch 2 Pro Controller will have quieter control sticks.As revealed in an Ask The Developer Interview, Producer Kouichi Kawamoto said "In particular, the left and right control sticks are quieter and dont make noise, even when theyre moved quickly to the edge. Also, they glide very smoothly, so we've taken to calling them 'smooth-gliding sticks'.Bihldorff suggested that Gamecube players will feel right at home with the new Pro Controller."For some reason the first time I grabbed it, I was like, "this feels like a GameCube controller." I was a GameCube guy. Something about it felt so familiar, but the stick on that especially. I tried to spend a lot of time making sure that it was quiet."Article continues below"I don't know if you tried really whacking the stick around but it really is [quiet]. I'm thinking back to my Smash Brothers days, where you just whack it. [The Switch 2 Pro Controller] is one of the quietest controllers I've ever played."Whether the redesigned Joy-Con controllers will be enough to placate the fanbase crying out for a Hall Effect revamp remains to be seen, but expect it to be front of mind when Switch 2 debuts on June 5.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.