I'd like to start by saying I haven't plugged this in to test it yet so I can't speak as to the sensitivity issues that other reviewers mentioned. But the joystick feels nice and tight, and it looks pretty much the same as well. The only issue I had with it was getting it to fit inside my OEM controller. So it looks like the manufacturer has ziptied the cables that connect to the board together in an attempt to keep them nice and flat. I'm sure they did this with good intentions, but this inadvertently makes the entire part a tad too big to fit inside the case. The plastic part of the zip tie itself prevents the case from closing all the way. I spent about twenty minutes trying to figure out why it wasn't closing before I stumbled upon the issue. You should be able to just snip the tie off and be good to go, but I was able to take an X-Acto knife and shave down just enough to where the zip tie was still in place, but I was able to close the case as well. I don't recommend doing this unless you have a VERY steady hand because if your hand slips, you cut into one of the cables, and render the part useless. Feels like it's pretty good quality though!Read full review
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As another reviewer mentioned, this hardware is different than the original joystick, which used optical sensors. The result is a cheaper product with less accuracy. For general gaming (like Super Mario 64) this is fine, but FPS games (like Goldeneye) can be difficult b/c precise aiming is a pain. I hooked up an original N64 controller with a tight stick, an old controller with this replacement stick, and a new generic aftermarket controller, then loaded Goldeneye. The OEM one works just as you'd expect. The aftermarket one is pretty bad (for precise aiming). The one with this replacement stick seems to fall somewhere in between, but still difficult to aim. As far as recommending this product, that's a grey area. If you have an old controller with a busted stick and you just want to play Smash Bros. or Mario or Zelda it's a decent buy. Alternatively you can buy an new aftermarket controller from a retro-gaming shop for a few dollars more and it would do about the same, without the hassle of tearing apart a controller. I've bought several different ones over the years and they have all worked about the same. For precise controls I'd recommend springing for an original N64 controller with a tight stick and taking very good care of it. Save this stick and the aftermarket controllers for Mario Party punishment sessions. This product is far from "bad", but it's true what they say, "They just don't make 'em like they used to."Read full review
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Bought 5 of these and used them to replace original sticks. These use potentiometers instead of the original optical sensor units. They are a direct fit and don't require any modification. I have heard of them needing the connector filed down to fit, but mine appeared to already be filed down and all fit well. All 5 worked fine on arrival. The sensitivity is a bit high but that's partly the higher tension spring. I tried installing the old springs, but they don't fit right. Takes some getting used to. For racing games requiring precise steering, these don't seem ideal as it's very hard to be accurate. For Smash and other games, they work fine. They seem to have proper range in all directions. I'd recommend disassembling them and adding a lubricant to the moving parts. I used Tamiya Ceramic grease.Read full review
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This installs super easily and feels great to play. But, it isn't EXACTLY the same calibration as the original. It has a slightly different size dead zone and is a little more sensitive, which is great for some things and not great for others. For anyone deeply familiar with the original, this will take some getting used to, but it's fully functional.
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Direct fit, plug and play, easy to install. Only downside is it is impossible to use on GoldenEye with turbo mode on, they are just too sensitive. I had to play normal bond mode like the neighborhood kid who could never unlock turbo mode and always accidentally deleted his dossier file.
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