Updated:

Jan 9, 2023 7:50 pm

Posted:

Jan 9, 2023 7:50 pm

NYXI, a gaming peripheral controller maker, precocious announced a caller third-party controller for the Nintendo Switch. The plan is not lone reminsicent of the WaveBird — aka the champion Nintendo controller ever — but the institution claims that this controller volition ne'er get Joy-Con drift.

Ready？The NYXI WIZARD combines the retro quality of our long-run NGC controller with a overmuch much ergonomic plan and works perfectly with immoderate Nintendo Switch console.
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The NYXI Wizard Wireless Joy-Pad is simply a wireless controller that features an array of customization, including 2 remappable backmost buttons, successful summation to interchangeable joystick rings. You could, for example, usage a circular joystick to play racing games oregon enactment an octagonal joystick ellipse connected the controller erstwhile you are astir to play a warring game. NYXI claims the artillery beingness is astir 6.5 hours connected a azygous afloat charge.

One of the biggest selling points for the Wizard controller is the assertion that it volition not endure from Joy-Con drift. NYXI claims it tin execute this due to the fact that the Wizard uses a Hall Effect joystick. For speedy context, Hall Effect joysticks usage a magnetic strategy meaning that the joystick ne'er physically touches the sensor itself. With Joy-Con drift 1 of the biggest ongoing issues with the Nintendo Switch, this controller surely appeals to those looking for a solution to this issue.

The NYXI Wizard is disposable close present connected NYXI's website and costs $69.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor astatine IGN. You tin travel her connected Twitter @TayNixster.