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GameCube Controller Issues...
Tweet Topic Started: Jan 24 2012, 09:44 PM (9,661 Views)
TNT737373	Jan 24 2012, 09:44 PM Post #1
Veteran Posts: 1,371 Group: Senior Members Member #567 Joined: July 21, 2011	All four of my official Nintendo GameCube controllers are messed up in some way, breaks down as follows: Controller 1: Analog stick drifts forward during gameplay, can never stop moving forward. Controller 2: Analog still is unresponsive when trying to move forward, fully pressed up only barely creeps forward in game. Controller 3: B button gets stuck, L trigger is squeaky and hit/miss responsive. Controller 4: C-stick drifts upward endlessly. 2 out of 4 joysticks are also loose, and there are no replacement joysticks on ebay available to purchase. My gamecube controllers have deteriorated faster than my N64 ones! This is driving me nuts, any suggestions if a good isopropyl alcohol rub-down doesn't work? Edited by TNT737373, Jan 24 2012, 09:45 PM.



bluedogrulez	Jan 25 2012, 09:57 AM Post #2
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Wow, I had no idea official gamecube controllers could have such issues! I think a rub down will help cracked open Controller 3, but no idea about the stick-related problems. Here is a youtube fix, but it involves crazy glue (a product I love, but it doesn't always love me back): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3-aRvG9PHw One of the commentors has an easier fix: "I unplug the controller and move the joystick around clockwise or counter clockwise rapidly with the palm of my hand, then plug it back it. Works everytime for all controllers." I'd try this before any replacement or fix involving glue, etc. Edited by bluedogrulez, Jan 25 2012, 10:01 AM.
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Mk II	Jan 25 2012, 10:01 AM Post #3
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	issues #3 and #4 can probably be solved with a good clean. you will need a tri-wing screwdriver to take the controller apart, take out all the buttons and give them a good rinse & rub to remove the grease and dirt. Do the same with the controller housing. An old toothbrush or something similar will come in handy to clean the button holes etc. Let it all dry out (or use a blowdryer) before re-assembly. regarding issue #1: have you tried to re-calibrate the joystick in the Gamecube setup menu?



zar	Jan 25 2012, 08:50 PM Post #4
Senior Member Posts: 308 Group: Senior Members Member #440 Joined: February 18, 2011	I've only had non temporary problems with one Gamecube controller (other than the 2 my little sister broke), I had it for 8 years then it started doing analog drifting. I tried restarting the Cube and re-plugging controller for a few days and it still drifted. I just used a different controller for a for a few months. Then randomly tried it again and it works fine now lol. Maybe your drifting one will fix itself like it did for me... Controller 3 should be opened and cleaned, you'll probably need the special bit for opening it though.



quagga	May 3 2012, 10:41 AM Post #5
ASDFGHJKL Posts: 571 Group: BANNED !! Member #427 Joined: February 1, 2011	im starting to have a few problems with my white gc controller the analogs response most of the time (i guess i can solve that one by cleaning) however theres no big problem i have with my gc controller when i press the R button sometimes the button gets stuck, its frustrating especially if ur playing a competative game lik ssbm it messes up my characters moves i hav the tools to open my controller but what should i sue to clean the sensors alcohol? and is there away to fix that R button?



Mk II	May 3 2012, 11:15 AM Post #6
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	this kind of button behaviour is usually caused by a slow build-up of dust and grease. open the controller, take out all the electronic parts and give the plastic parts (buttons included) a good soak in warm water with a drop of washing-up liquid. Use an old toothbrush to remove the dirt. Let it all dry out (hairblower!) and re-assemble the controller. BTW: the Gamecube console buttons are also prone to get stuck with muck. Edited by Mk II, May 3 2012, 11:17 AM.



quagga	May 3 2012, 04:21 PM Post #7
ASDFGHJKL Posts: 571 Group: BANNED !! Member #427 Joined: February 1, 2011	thanks alot MK oh and wat about the sensors? Edited by quagga, May 3 2012, 04:38 PM.



Mk II	May 4 2012, 06:26 AM Post #8
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	the sensors are usually ok and best left alone unless they are really dirty or obviously damaged. Over the years some sort of carbon (?) residue can built up on & around the contact points. This is a very common issue with old NES controllers for instance. If they are contaminated, a gentle clean with a Qtip and some spit, rubbing alcohol or similar liquid should remove the gunk.


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