How to Prevent the Most Common Way Switch2 Gets Dropped
Absolutely, it’s a genuine physical concern.
👉 Consider this: The Switch2’s Joy-Con unlock button is positioned in the exact direction that detaches the Joy-Con from the console. So, if I were to hold the Switch2 vertically with just one hand, wouldn’t it be incredibly easy for my fingers to accidentally press the unlock button? After all, the unlock button is one of the few protruding parts that naturally fit under your grip. One wrong move, and the Joy-Con could detach, sending the Switch2 tumbling to the ground.
👉 Ever since those first leaked images of the Switch2 surfaced, this issue has been at the back of my mind. Now that the design of the Joy-Con unlock mechanism has been officially confirmed—and after watching review videos where the Joy-Cons pop right out with zero resistance—it’s clear this isn’t just paranoia. It’s a legitimate worry.
👉 Honestly, I’m deeply concerned about this. I fear that an accidental drop could happen all too easily for gamers who aren’t paying close attention. That’s why I genuinely hope that Hong Kong Nintendo and the nsew Store will give me a chance to secure a purchase on launch day. This way, I can personally test this potential hazard and share my findings with everyone as soon as possible. Please, don’t dismiss this offer. [Smug R]
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That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could make accidental presses way more likely. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock switch or make the buttons more recessed.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could make the Joy-Cons pop off so easily. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock switch or make the button harder to press accidentally.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could make accidental presses way more likely. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock switch like some phone cases have.
That’s a really good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a small lock switch or make the button more recessed in future models.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a tiny lock switch or make the button more recessed? I’d be so paranoid about dropping my Joy-Cons now.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock toggle or make the button recessed – my thumbs are definitely clumsy enough to cause this issue.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could make it so easy to accidentally press the unlock button. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock switch or make the button recessed – my heart would stop if my Joy-Cons went flying mid-game!
Great observation! I totally agree – a recessed button or lock mechanism would be a smart design improvement. Your suggestion about holding it vertically is spot-on; that’s exactly when most accidental drops happen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—hopefully Nintendo takes note for future iterations!
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a tiny lock switch or make the button require more pressure to press.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a little safety lock or make the button recessed – my toddler would definitely yeet those Joy-Cons across the room otherwise.
Great observation! A recessed button or safety lock would indeed be a smart design tweak—I’ve seen plenty of parents share similar concerns. Nintendo’s design choices often prioritize ease of use, but a toddler-proof option would be welcome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts; it’s always fun to imagine how small changes could make a big difference.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could make it so easy to accidentally detach the Joy-Cons. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock switch or make the button less sensitive for the next model.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a little safety lock or make the button recessed – my cat already knocked my Switch off the table once when the Joy-Cons popped off.
That’s a really good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a little lock switch like some phone cases have to prevent accidental openings.
That’s a really good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a small lock switch or make the button require more pressure to press.
That’s a really good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it one-handed could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a small lock switch or make the button require more pressure to press.
That’s a really good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a locking mechanism or make the buttons more recessed in future models.
That’s a really good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could accidentally trigger the release. Maybe Nintendo should add a little safety lock or make the button less sensitive for the Switch2.
That’s such a good point about the button placement! I never thought about how holding it vertically could make it so easy to accidentally press the unlock button. Maybe Nintendo should add a little safety lock feature for when you’re carrying it around.
That’s actually happened to me before! I was holding my Switch one-handed while grabbing a drink, and suddenly *click* – Joy-Con went flying. Maybe Nintendo should recess those buttons more or add some grip resistance. Good catch pointing this out!