Here is a simple question. Is there any way to repair (i.e. "tighten") the joysticks on the N64? These controllers have the most undurable joysticks of anything, and it would be great to be able to fix them.
If nobody knows, I have a few ideas of what the problem could be.
First of all, the spring could be compressed too much and might need to be stretched out, but I dont think this is the problem.
Secondly the hemispherical plastic surface inside could be worn down too much. This also seems to be the source of the "dust" that gets in the joystick area. Perhaps coating this area with some sort of hard covering would help?
Alternatively, the opposite end of the joystick, which slides inside of the hemispherical area, could be worn down. This could be fixed by adding something to the end of it.
I realize that many people may not know what pieces I am referring to, but if you open up the little joystick "box", you will see.
http://codebook.potchgult.com/stickrepair/stickfix.htm
This website deals with cleaning the joystick, but doesn't offer a solution to the loosening problem, but it might be useful if you want to see the insides of the controller.