Nintendo could be sued by children over Joy Con drift

Nintendo Switch Joy Con — (Image credit: Nintendo)

A lawsuit against Nintendo could see children suing the games company.

As first reported by Axios, a rather peculiar situation has arisen around an ongoing lawsuit faced by Nintendo. The lawsuit is reportedly taking place over Joy Con drift, an issue that's been plaguing the Nintendo Switch ever since it launched back in 2017.

Here's where things get a little strange. The lawsuit was initiated by two mothers who bought Nintendo Switch consoles for their children, but Nintendo's lawyers argued they've waived their right to sue Nintendo, due to the End User Licensing Agreement with the Nintendo Switch.

In turn, the mothers now argue that their children can sue Nintendo, due to the fact that minors can't legally agree to the EULA. Nintendo has responded by claiming that the children can't sue the manufacturer, since they weren't the ones who actually purchased the Nintendo Switch consoles.

It's a very strange case, and could well see children suing one of the biggest games companies in the world. That's all dependent on which way the federal court in California rules, but we should find out soon, as the court is due to look into the matter once again later this week.

Check out our upcoming Switch games guide for a full look over all the exclusives coming to Nintendo's console later this year and beyond. Or if you just got a Switch yourself, check how to charge Joy-Cons for Nintendo Switch here.

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Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.