N64 Controller Joystick Repair! GameCube Stick Fix & Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2025
- Hello, A-Sven-gers! Thanks for checking out my review of the Nintendo 64 analog joystick replacement for N64. In this video I showcase how the Nintendo 64 analog stick has worn down with use and how this aging product is not functioning as designed; Using the Joystick Assembly for N64 GameCube Style from XYAB, this video shows how easy it is to install and fix your existing N64 controller thumbstick. Whether your control stick is broken and requires replacing or you want to upgrade for personal preference this GameCube stick upgrade is a great choice to keep you gaming.
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Always been afraid to take apart controllers and consoles.
But replacing the thumbstick seems very easy. Might give it a go.
It can definitely be daunting and newer controllers have more components but retro controllers aren't so bad 😊 A good tip is to use your phone and take pictures each time you remove a part so you can remember what it's supposed to look like when putting it back together. Best of luck!
Hope you are doing well and enjoying the Christmas season
Thank you! Very excited for the upcoming holidays and grateful to spend some time with friends and family. Hope you're well also and ready for the Christmas holidays!
I rather replace it with the original version! And just get extras just in case they get worned out again !
Fair enough! Extras are a good idea too
Nice review! I thought about replacing my original sticks with one of these but a common complaint that I've read about joysticks of this type is that they feel a little too sensitive for games that require short precise movements. I went for replacing the worn-out plastic gear pieces in the original sticks. I got decent results out of it but I feel they would have turned out better if I replaced the actual joystick part of it too as those also wear out. Despite that little issue though I think these would work nicely with most other games. I would prefer using a joystick like this for something like Mario kart.
Mario Kart would definitely play similar to 1080 Snowboarding here, I agree. Good feedback on the precision part, I haven't yet noticed any issues but something to consider for specific games. It's relatively cheap to buy a 3rd party N64 controller for those instances and use this stick replacement for a controller that was otherwise inoperable too 😊
What is the tool box that you have with all the screwdrivers?
The kit shown here is a precision set I bought at a local Canadian Tire. It has Y-bits which I wanted for some retro cartridges 👍
thank you very much,Very good tutorial
Happy to hear you found it useful! Appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching 🙏
@@SvennyMcG im on this two weeks buy N64 controller,And Want change stick,your tutorial Simple and Very Good)
Appreciate it! 🙏
I'm very curious about this stick because it's pretty new I think and has the most accurate gate of any gamecube stick and I think you have the only review of it. I would get one to test but XYAB is a wholesale company and I would have to buy at least 20 and I can't find anyone selling it
Hi! I can definitely do a follow up video showcasing some gameplay with this stick 👍 It's true that XYAB is a wholesale business but if you approach your local retro store and provide them with my discount link in the description perhaps they'll place an order for you 😊👍
OMG that intro LOL.
I one time bought a really good shape red controller and I think it had replacement joystick I don't know if it was the installer or if whatever company made a mistake( not the one in the video) or explains why it was in really good shape maybe it was original.but I think it was wired slightly wrong. I always use Golden eye as my test game because of the menu screen when you pick your account.
It was from what I remember up was down down was up or left was right right was left or both
I got lucky (LOL back to first part of video) bought a box of parts controllers on eBay. didn't even realize there was a 64 controller or what was left of one in that box .
the previous person I guess was trying to do modifications or fix something on their 64 controller it was a gray controller all the part in a ziplock freezer bag with all the screws.
The joystick was virtually brand new with it so instead of messing with this gray controller it's in pieces and was missing a couple of little pieces here and there.
I just took joystick and put it in the red controller .
good as new I have the messed up red joystick I think with that gray controller someday I will go back to it and see if I can switch some of the pins around
Haha glad you enjoyed it pal 🤣 What a bizarre story regarding that red controller! I wonder if the wires were plugged in backwards in that case (white cable to the right)? Maybe that would have caused the confusion 🤔
Thanks man shame import duties would kill it for me being in the UK
Thanks for watching! Alas, always things we need to consider when purchasing abroad, duty & shipping fees 😔
Large dead zone and too much sensitivity with these gamecube style joystick replacements. Severe lack of precise movements. Aiming in Goldeneye is terrible, small turning adjustments in racers such as F-zero X are really bad. It's a decent casual gamers experience if they weren't ever used to being good or plan on getting good at any of these games.
I've heard that as well, especially in precision games like those you mentioned. 1080p Snowboarding shown is rather slow in contrast and worked well. For that reason I may not recommend tearing apart functional N64 controllers to install these Game Cube replacements but if your N64 stick is broken and not going to work for GoldenEye anyhow, this option is better than none. Thanks for watching 👍
Appreciate the feedback and for you watching 🙌
THANK YOU SIR
😊🙌 Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!
This joystick is way to sensitive on some games for some reason.
I've seen some say that this stick has more movement than the analog 8-points of the original stick. It's a good solution for a broken stick replacement but I wouldn't swap out a working stick for one
EWWWW GameCube joysticks!
...while I'll admit they GCN sticks have a better longevity to them, they never felt right playing Smash Bros 2, which is the reason I was never really interested in any of the sequels.
I hope you didn't throw away the OEM joystick assembly, since it could be valuable to those who would rather fix that style.
Nothing gets thrown away 😊
Everyone certainly has their preferences, this video is namely to provide options to all and not declare a definitive solution 👍
Love Smash Bros though 🙌
I wish I’d get 2 for free… :’( Lucky guy.
Thanks! Hopefully you get some soon and get gaming 🎮👍
@@SvennyMcG god hears you man and cheap ones too
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@@SvennyMcG hey, do you know where I can find these ones for cheap? I’ve tried XYAB, but it’s impossible to get one of your not a partner.