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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: vestcoat on March 19, 2011, 08:04:15 AM

Title: N64 controller replacement options
Post by: vestcoat on March 19, 2011, 08:04:15 AM

What can I say, I got a loose stick.   :-"

Are those third party, brand new, "Retro 64" controllers on ebay any good?

My options are:
*New 3rd-party controller on ebay - $7-13
*Order replacement thumbsticks - $20/each on ebay
*Take chances with used 1st party controller
*Buy new first party controller - $$
*Attempt repair of current controllers without buying parts (http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=4925.0 and http://codebook.potchgult.com/stickrepair/stickfix.htm)

Recommendations?

Title: Re: N64 controller replacement options
Post by: BlueBMW on March 19, 2011, 08:29:56 AM

I've got an extra nintendo brand one that's good and tight if you want it.   Let me know!

Title: Re: N64 controller replacement options
Post by: cornacchia on March 19, 2011, 09:56:49 AM

http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/products/158-N64-Repair-Tools-&-Kits/1821-New-N64-Controller-Thumbstick-Repair-Part/

I've used these replacements and they have been working fine for me.

Title: Re: N64 controller replacement options
Post by: DragonmasterDan on March 19, 2011, 11:38:57 AM

Depending on where you live finding used replacements can be fairly inexpensive. Check around used game stores and see what they have.

Title: Re: N64 controller replacement options
Post by: Mathius on March 19, 2011, 11:55:33 AM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on March 19, 2011, 11:38:57 AM

Depending on where you live finding used replacements can be fairly inexpensive. Check around used game stores and see what they have.

A lot of the retro stores out here won't sell an official stick outside of a system bundle. Stupid if you ask me!