N64 controller maintenance

[weresheep]

What do you guys do to keep you controllers in tip top condition?

Back in the day when control pads were all digital it wasn't really an issue, but I have noticed my N64 controllers analogue stick is getting a little 'gitty'. Is it just a question of getting some lubrication in there or is there something else I can do.

Thanks for any help.

-weresheep

[Hitcher]

I've cleaned loads of N64 controllers now.

I just open them up, remove the buttons and clean them (and case) in some soapy water, rinse and leave to dry.

With the analogue stick I open that right up, remember where it all goes though, and wash the plastic bits as before (this is where you'll see all the 'muck') and then when I put it back together I lubricate it with some silicon grease (vasaline will do).

You may need to slightly, and I do mean slightly, stretch the spring.

Put it all back together, and you've got yourself a nice N64 controller again.

[weresheep]

Hitcher:


Ah, the old vasoline trick eh. Nice one, thanks.

-weresheep