The latest version 6.0.0 update for Nintendo Switch has fixed the HORI D-Pad Joy-Con’s battery issues.

When the HORI D-Pad Joy-Con was first released in Japan, Nintendo Switch owners reported the controller continued to sap battery off the Switch even in Sleep Mode. Someone’s Switch had bricked as a result of leaving the controller attached for a long period of time.

Thankfully, the issue has now been fixed, so you can safely leave the controller attached to your console without worrying about any problems.

【重要なお知らせ】「携帯モード専用十字コン(L)for Nintendo Switch」の不具合につきまして、Nintendo Switch本体の更新により改善されました。ご購入いただきましたお客様には大変長らくお待たせしてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。
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— HORI /ゲーム周辺機器のホリ (@HORI__OFFICIAL) September 19, 2018