N64 joystick

[darkslime]

I have probably at least 20 N64 controllers from various lots I've gotten, and they all have joysticks ranging from kind of sticky to completely fucked up so that they only turn one way.

Is there any way to fix these, or a good third party controller?

[coreys429]

There are replacements online you can buy new joysticks.

[willowmoon93]

The analog thumbsticks are usually the first thing to go on an Nintendo 64 controller. Check online to see if you can buy any in bulk for the best possible discount. They're easy to replace and certainly cheaper than buying replacement controllers.

As far as sticky controllers (like if the buttons stick or have a spongey feel), you will probably need to open up the controllers and pop out the buttons and clean them using a little bit of "goo-gone" (citrus preferred) on a q-tip and that should help get any kind of residue off. Again, it's a relatively easy process, shouldn't take you long at all.

[Masco73]

I looked into the replacement thumbsticks and they are pricey(at least to me because I am cheap). You can buy a 3rd party stick for $10-12 and the thumbsticks were like $8-10 each with shipping. Maybe you can find a better deal, but I couldn't find them cheaper.

[aclbandit]

I looked into the replacement thumbsticks and they are pricey(at least to me because I am cheap). You can buy a 3rd party stick for $10-12 and the thumbsticks were like $8-10 each with shipping. Maybe you can find a better deal, but I couldn't find them cheaper.

Still, 8-10 dollars each beats the crap directly out of 17-25 shipped for new controllers, which may (or may NOT) be in any sort of better conditions than the ones you already have.

My recommendation? The thumbstick replacements from Nintendo Repair shop. I've bought some of these, and they're friggin' fantastic. Feel better-than-new. ^^

By the way, this website is pretty much the best thing ever to happen to a classic Nintendo gamer. Tons of other stuff you might need.

[InsaneDavid]

Just do this first. Unless your sticks are in the shitcan that should rejuvinate them.

[Raedon]

Years ago there was a 3rd party stuck with a metal analog instead of plastic. If you can still get those then do it because even Mario party hasn't killed mine.

[InsaneDavid]

Years ago there was a 3rd party stuck with a metal analog instead of plastic. If you can still get those then do it because even Mario party hasn't killed mine.

The MakoPad / SuperPad 64 is what I think you're talking about. (has a more standard layout than the stock N64 controller) It's an excellent controller.

[dao2]

I heard the horipads are great n64 replacement sticks that use a gc style analog stick that never busts Never tried it myself though, would buy em in a heartbeat if they were wireless

(expensive)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-N64-HORI-MIN...3286.m20.l1116

[darkslime]

Thanks everyone.

I'll try that free method and see if it works. If not I'll try and find some place to buy in bulk because it would be almost $200 to replace all of those sticks. 0_0

[wood_jl]

BUMP to an old thread, and by a newbie, nonetheless!

There's an Ebay listing for replacement analog sticks. They look much like Gamecube sticks, and they're $20 for a pair, with free shipping. I just have to wonder if they're any good. Hopefully, someone's tried them? It would be sweet, if this is a viable solution. I'm having a hard time finding used (thrift store, etc) N64 controllers that aren't already worn out. Buying nice extras has been my strategy, thus far, but difficult now. Gracias!

Link to Ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=130450859863