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Dbrand's Major Blunder: Replacement Grips and an Epic Apology for Joy-Con Detachment Issues!

2025-06-25

Author: Jia

Dbrand Takes Responsibility After Joy-Con Disaster

In a surprising move, Dbrand has stepped up to address serious complaints about its Killswitch Joy-Con grips for the Switch 2. The company recently admitted to having a ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to concerns about the grips causing controllers to detach under certain conditions.

Don't Panic! Replacement Grips Are on the Way!

To ease customer worries, Dbrand is set to send out replacement Killswitch Joy-Con grips. If you’ve ever held your Switch 2 in a specific manner and experienced a detachment scare, you’re not alone. Dbrand acknowledges that this issue can occur when users hold the console by the Joy-Cons without any support from their hands.

A Blunder in Design: What Went Wrong?

The mystery deepens with Dbrand’s explanation: the Killswitch grips wrap around the Joy-Cons, creating a lip that can cause the controllers to pop off if improperly supported. They noted that detachment is more likely when three criteria align—specifically holding the console single-handedly with minimal support while parallel to the ground.

Caught Off Guard: Echoes of Steve Jobs?

Dbrand’s lengthy Reddit post sparked comparisons to Steve Jobs and Apple's handling of the iPhone 4 antenna issue, where users were told they were holding it wrong. In a new statement, Dbrand humorously acknowledged this parallel, saying they learned their lesson and are committed to clearer communication and fewer excuses.

New Grips Are Coming Soon!

But fret not, gamers! Dbrand is already hard at work on two new grip designs: one with a slimmer lip and another that promises to fully resolve the detachment issue. While the first option will be available sooner, the latter won't be ready for trial until July 10.

Mark Your Calendars for the Next Update

Dbrand is preparing for a fresh update on the progress of these replacements and design tweaks on July 10. So if you’ve been affected, be sure to stay tuned for further news!