Gulikit Hall Effect Sense Joystick Replacement for JoyCon (No Drift), Left/Right Joystick Thumb Sticks Repair Kit Accessories for Switch/Switch OLED/Switch Lite (NO Tools)

Pictured: what came with the kit, fixed joycons, original joystick next to replaced joystick.I had horrible drifting issues with my original joysticks where one would drift downward and another diagonally upward. A few months after I bought new joycons, the same issue happened so I was elated to finally get my hands on these after being so satisfied with the Gulikit KingKong2 Pro.I got the two pair repair kit and just replaced my joysticks. So far so good! They are very easy to install. I recommend using iFixit’s tutorials. Kit came with everything that was listed. The plastic tweezers were partially broken, but that wasn’t an issue for me, since I had my own. The spudger does not seem to be a very durable material, but it still did its job. After reading reviews of other having issues with the screwdrivers stripping the screws, I did get other screwdrivers just to be safe, but as it won’t be a proper product review without actually using them, here’s what I have to say about each product. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are parts of the kit I didn’t end up using.The kit:It came with silicone joystick covers, a double ended spudger, a dusting brush, a suction cup, a set of screws, plastic tweezers, and two screwdrivers, a plastic three-ended pick, a bit thicker than the spudger and of the same material, one tri-wing and another Phillips-style.Spudger: Two ended, one side about 10mm wide, the other side is slightly bent at an angle and about 6mm wide. Blue, four triangular indentations to serve as grips for each side. Wears down pretty easily, but made of more durable plastic than the tweezers.*Pick: Triangular, rounded corners, circular dent in the middle for grip. Made of same material as spudger.*Tweezers: Black, plastic, and came broken, feels like cheap material.*Suction cup: about 37mm in diameter.*Brush: Appears to be cheaply made, plastic bristles, but the bristles don’t fall off too easily. Light pulls also won’t loosen them, so pretty good.*Screws: Came with 17 smaller silver Phillips screws (~3mm) and 8 longer tri-wing screws (~7mm).Screwdrivers: Red and yellow, has a hard textured silicone grip. Non-driver end rotates freely. Slightly magnetic, but would like a little more pull so it’s easier to get screws out of the screw holes. Didn’t have issues with stripping. About 128mm (12.8cm) in length. White printed label to indicate shape and size of driver tip.※ [Note that the + screws on the joycons are ‘Japan industrial standard’ (JIS) which differ slightly from Phillips screws, which may be the cause of stripping issues for some users, though it doesn’t make too much of a difference]*joystick covers: came with the covers shown in the product image, not very grippy but the design comes textured.Joystick replacements:I got the set that comes with 4. None of mine came damaged, there were a few fingerprints on the silicone tips, and some indication that the plastic casing had pressed onto them, but they could be easily rubbed off.The joystick buttons have a deeper sound than the original ones that came with the switch and are a little louder, but I personally prefer it over the original.The texture is a little smoother than the original, which is a little more grippy, which may just come down to wear.Installation is pretty easy as long as you follow joycon disassembly/stick replacement guides. As I said in the intro, I recommend using the guides on iFixit, whether on the site or on the youtube channel (I could only find video guide for Left joycon. Right joycon guide is text and picture based and can be found on their website). I recommend taking the stick cap off when putting the stick in.Make sure you recalibrate after installation and follow the steps written in the amazon listing’s image descriptions since there will appear to be drift at first!!Only time will tell how these will do over the coming months, but I will see if I can remember to update this review later.As of writing this, I am very satisfied with the product.TLDR: Some of the repair kit comes with cheap plastic parts like tweezers (mine came broken), screwdrivers work fine, follow iFixit guides, joystick may feel/sound slightly different than original.Personal comment:One thing I do wish Gulikit would add are more texture variety to the stick caps. I personally love the grippy concentric circle design on the sticks for their KK2 Pro and would love that on these joycons.

Decided to shell out for these instead of doing the free (but inconvenient) Nintendo repair AGAIN.Definitely worth the extra couple bucks to get the pro version which includes all the necessary tools (plus some I didn't even use).The swap was a little nerve racking if I'm being honest. Do not attempt if you have no experience with DIY/tools/electronics repair. The video tutorial glosses over a few steps but I was able to figure it out. Joycon are now working well, with no drift!

Joysticks work like a charm, however the toolkit that comes with the bundle is horrible. The pry tools are fine, and the Phillips head is fine too, but the tri-head strips the screws and ruined two of my joycons. The tweezers snapped in half after working on the first joycon. Just get the joysticks and invest in proper tools to get the job done, otherwise you'll strip some screws and ruin some joycons. Joysticks would get 5 stars but that toolkit drops it to a 1 cause now I have to buy all new joycons to replace the ones ruined by these cheap tools.

Very easy to install. Just be patient when taking the Joycons apart. There are lots of how to videos online. I recommend the iFixit tutorial. I’ve been using these for over a month now and have been impressed and pleased with the quality for the price. No more stick drift.

When the Nintendo Switch was released in March of 2017, I invested. My console is docked, more often than not. Each Joy-Con typically lives on either side of the Joy-Con grip. I've had no issues with the system or its accessories until recently; July 2023.I began to experience the dreaded Joy-Con drift, making sessions with the following games quite frustrating, and increasingly short-lived:- The Legend of Zelda titles - Link's Awakening, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom.- Hollow Knight.- Super Mario 3D All-Stars.I was unaware of this looming issue, as well as the existence of GuliKit and its products/services. After doing a bit of research, I decided it worth my while to take on the task of replacing the factory joystick of each Joy-Con versus contacting Nintendo about the issue. GuliKit seemed like a reputable brand to pursue, and really, the go-to for this replacement need. I have an intermediate understanding of electronics, and I'm plenty capable of using tools.Additionally, rather than purchasing one of the replacement pair of GuliKit joysticks with the included tools which are available from other sellers, I purchased a kit from the link copied below: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C89WG688?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1Replacing the joysticks went without a hitch. Prior to loosening the first screw, I studied diagrams of each Joy-Con (as they are not exactly the same), and made sure I was very gentle during the disassembly/assembly process. It's nice to know Nintendo included a dust-prevention gasket in each Joy-Con to reuse, as this particular pair of replacement joysticks did not come with Gulikit's adhesive-backed dust discs. Each of Nintendo's gaskets are loosely fitted, and thin, so exercise caution. The most difficult maneuver I think worth noting is the disconnection/reconnection of the wire thread powering the ZR button. Stay patient, here, if you choose to temporarily remove this obstacle. Some may find it unnecessary to make this disconnection.From the separate tool kit purchased, I used the following components: the Y0 bit, PH00 bit, PH000 extension bit, magnetic bit driver, pair of tweezers, and triangular pick. This combination made the job easy.After installing the GuliKit joysticks, I calibrated the Joy-Cons with the console in handheld mode. The joystick within the left Joy-Con functioned appropriately from the get-go, while the joystick in the accompanying Joy-Con required more deliberate calibration. Both replacement joysticks were paired and calibrated with the console successfully.What a relief; no more drift! Movements are much more precise, and equally smooth.The overall quality of the joysticks manufactured by GuliKit seems akin to that of the OEM pair. Their tension provides a durable feel. Depressing each stick creates a tactile clicking response, and the regained ability to make precise movements is refreshing. There was a slight creaking noise which occurred while executing lateral and/or circular movements of GuliKit's joysticks. This has completely subsided after 40+ hours of gameplay. The surface of the joystick's finger pad produced by GuliKit is a bit different than that by Nintendo, but I wouldn't say one is superior to the other. To me, this is a negligible difference, and is virtually unnoticed over a short period of time.If I had to give some criticism, this is all I have to offer:I've noticed the top curve of the uppercase G in the name GuliKit is visible (from the exterior) within the circumference of the Joy-Con's 'well'. If you purchase a replacement kit from a different vendor, in which case Gulikit's dust discs are included, this result may be different. For me, it's no problem.If you're experiencing drift in one or more of your Joy-Con controllers, are handy with tools, you aren't intimidated by working with small electronics, and you're comfortable with voiding your console's warranty because you've decided to fix something on your own, I would highly recommend purchasing a pair of GuliKit replacement joysticks. The price is more than fair for what you receive, and shipping is fairly quick.I've chosen to give a rating of four stars versus five because my replacement joysticks are still new. Although they're currently performing wonderfully, anything can happen.