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N64 Controller Repair?
quickfingers8188:
n64 controllers nowadays are fairly cheap and affordable. I would just buy one instead of putting too much effort into soldering that back together, although I can't imagine it being too difficult
StrangeBrownie:
I've picked up countless N64 controllers at goodwill and the Salvation army for as much as $2. get one and replace the cord with a newer one.
Thom Grayson:
Are there any good 3rd party controllers? All the first party ones I have have loose analog sticks, and the used ones I find around here aren't much better. The 3rd party ones I've used have all been lacking as well.
wiggy:
--- Quote from: StrangeBrownie on February 18, 2014, 01:42:23 AM ---I've picked up countless N64 controllers at goodwill and the Salvation army for as much as $2. get one and replace the cord with a newer one.
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That's not an option for everyone. It sure isn't for me. No goodwill stores within 30 minutes of me and none ever have video game stuff.
They sell for ~$20 at local game stores, so a 15 minute repair job would be worth it IMO.
Kriegspire:
--- Quote from: Thom Grayson on February 18, 2014, 05:48:26 AM ---Are there any good 3rd party controllers? All the first party ones I have have loose analog sticks, and the used ones I find around here aren't much better. The 3rd party ones I've used have all been lacking as well.
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You can replace the stick with gamecube-like quality sticks, works perfectly for platformers and mario party and the like. Not so much for shooters cause your aim will be all over the place :P