Curious class-action lawsuit may see kids suing Nintendo Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Curious class-action lawsuit may see kids suing Nintendo Over Switch Joy-Con drift. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 31 Mar 2022 16 comments Parents attempting to sue Nintendo are getting their kids involved in a class-action lawsuit. The unusual legal situation has arisen as Nintendo and the parents tussle over the latter's ability to get the lawsuit off the ground (thanks, Axios). And, once again, it's the notorious problem of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller drift at the root of the issue. Watch on YouTube The proposed lawsuit is being instigated by two mothers who bought Nintendo Switch consoles for their kids. Nintendo lawyers say the parents waived their rights to sue, per clauses in the Nintendo Switch console's End User License Agreement (EULA). The parents responded by saying the case should proceed on behalf of their kids, who as minors cannot agree to said EULA. And now Nintendo has responded again - this time to say the kids can't get involved as they were not the purchasers of the Switch and, so far, "allege no cognisable harm to themselves". The case is being heard by a federal court in California, which will look again at the matter this week. Nintendo has previously apologised for Switch Joy-Con drift and said it was "continuing to aim to improve our products" following numerous complaints. Last year, the European Commission said it was considering potential action against Nintendo for itself. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store