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Nintendo Switch Controller Not Working: Fix Joy-Con and Pro Controller Problems
Fix a Nintendo Switch controller that misbehaves: wrong or missing inputs, drift, wireless lag, rail detection, controller updates and calibration.
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Won't launch
The game doesn't start, or closes right away.
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Crashes & freezes
The game closes unexpectedly or the screen freezes.
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Low FPS & stuttering
Frame drops, stutter and lag spikes during play.
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Controller not detected
The controller won't connect or stops responding.
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