X'Eye Controller Issues

[dtm2009]

Hello.

I've recently picked up a JVC X'Eye console with two controllers that seems to be in fairly decent condition. However, I seem to have a problem with controller functionality.

Basically, when I connect a controller into the Player 1 port, only a couple buttons (specifically B and C buttons) and the D-Pad work. And when trying to connect to the Player 2 port, I'm always moving to the left and pressing down on the D-Pad does nothing. At first, I thought that this was an issue with the controllers themselves... but then I tried using a couple other 6-button controllers that I already had before when I bought a Genesis a few years back and I get the same problem.

On a sidenote, all the controllers work fine when tested on said Genesis-II so I assume that the issue is with the console itself. If anyone has any advice on what can be done to remedy the situation, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Baloo]

Yeah, sounds like the console. It's quite possible that the controller ports have gone bad, I've heard that has actually happened before it some consoles.

Not sure how common or rare it is though.

[SPAZ-12]

It's likely that the the solder joints holding the controller port onto the main PCB have failed. Simply open up the system, then using a hot solder iron heat up each joint on the controller ports until the solder melts. I had this same problem on my NES toploader, and now it works just fine.

[dtm2009]

Wow, I didn't really expect such a quick response. I'll give it a try and let you know. Thanks, guys.

[Breetai]

Wow, I didn't really expect such a quick response. I'll give it a try and let you know. Thanks, guys.

You'll find that. People really are helpful here!

[InsaneDavid]

Oddly enough this seems to be most common with Genesis systems in my experience. I suppose it's caused by moving the system around in storage or boxing it up with controllers plugged into it. The long controller plugs bend and flex the controller port pins, breaking their solder points. It's now a given that I resolder all the controller pins as well as the power and output jack connections on Genesis consoles I service.