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Game controllers are easier to repair than you think. I recently had a button stick on my PS4 controller and just youtubed "PS4 button stuck" then followed some tutorials. Problem solved.

Also had a WII controller that would not stay on. Would turn on, then off after a few seconds with full battery. Took it apart and cleaned everything with rubbing alcohol, but no joy. Tried this 2-3 times. Finally read comments on some youtube videos and one user suggested vinegar to remove any battery acid, followed up by rubbing alcohol. Hot damn! It worked!

Game controllers are easier to repair than you think. I recently had a button stick on my PS4 controller and just youtubed "PS4 button stuck" then followed some tutorials. Problem solved. Also had a WII controller that would not stay on. Would turn on, then off after a few seconds with full battery. Took it apart and cleaned everything with rubbing alcohol, but no joy. Tried this 2-3 times. Finally read comments on some youtube videos and one user suggested vinegar to remove any battery acid, followed up by rubbing alcohol. Hot damn! It worked!

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[–] • 2 pts 6y

Or make them better. I modded a couple of Atari 2600 controllers with tac switches instead of the shit membrane buttons. They are my go to for RPGs and non intensive c64 and Amiga games because you can play with one hand and they are effortless to use. Not the best for platformers or SHMUPs as they are too sensitive.

[–] • 0 pt 6y

Man that sounds awesome! Was just reminiscing about the 2600 the other day. Spent so much time playing it.

I honestly don't think I have the skills to mod a controller - I'm just realistic with my skillset. But props to you man. Got a pic you wouldn't mind sharing of your controller?

[–] • 1 pt 6y

Yeah I will take one tonight. It was a pain in the ass to get the existing joystick hat trim to the tac switches. First one took an hour, second about 20 minutes.

[+] [deleted] • -1 pt 6y