One of the major improvements from the Nintendo Switch to the Switch 2 is the change from the fiddly, sliding Joy-Con controllers to the magnetic, snapping Joy-Con 2 controllers. Unfortunately, the strength of the Joy-Con 2’s magnets is causing Switch 2 owners’ fingers to get caught between the controllers and their compatible docks.
Unlike the Joy-Cons, which users have to consciously slide onto the side of the Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con Grip, the Joy-Con 2s connect with a satisfying physical and digital snap to the Switch 2 and Joy-Con 2 Grip whenever they come within docking distance. While this alleviates some of the docking problems of the original Joy-Cons, the ease and intensity with which the Joy-Con 2s connect makes it likely for players and bystanders to get hurt.
Many Switch 2 owners have reported getting pinched by the Joy-Con 2s, with some children being injured. Despite the Joy-Con 2 manual explicitly stating that you should be careful when using the controllers, the danger they pose could be seen as an oversight for a console that is meant for a younger audience. While some have taken their accidents in stride, others are taking things more seriously, going so far as to think of suing Nintendo for their console-related injuries. That said, Switch 2 owners should be mindful when connecting their Joy-Con 2s to prevent any unforeseen injuries.
