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OEM hardware woes. (hexbear.net)
submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net to c/games@hexbear.net
 

Not really but my nes controller is dying or dead, idk it drops inputs and is getting unresponsive.

It's really nbd since I have a Hori dpad that works great with any console, but I like emulating on my laptop with the original console's controller. I use the Hori for handheld games and Sega.

I guess I just expect too much from an over 30 years old controller.

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[–] neo@hexbear.net 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

time to open it up and see if you can make repairs

[–] indred0@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 10 months ago

Clean the metal contacts and, if the graphite pads are jacked up, they make stuff you can just paint on to make them good as new.

Worst case scenario would be if the domes are torn, in which case you might need to buy some replacements.

Good luck!

[–] dannoffs@hexbear.net 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Its probably just dirty or corroded inside. Opening it up and cleaning the contacts with rubbing alcohol will probably fix it.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago

Not a bad idea.