/vr/ - Retro Games

dont know how we still have these threads every other week or so, get the kitsch bent parts when they're on sale, instant like $3~ replacement stick about the same as the original and lasts longer. Only other "option" is steelsticks but i'd imagine youre not autistic and retarded enough both to pay that much.

>>8628305
*on sale as in for sale, they sell out apparently "quick" according to some people that can't handle keeping an eye out.

>>8628305
not OP, but I've been looking to replace the worn-out parts in my n64 sticks. Looking at kitsch, only issue is that I want a stick with the same gray plastic as the original, not a clear plastic replacement.
That said, isn't it really just the bowl and gears that need to be replaced? I can just use the original sticks, right?

>>8628395
You need to replace all of it

>>8628395
all of it, dont know anyone that produces gray. Have NO idea why kitsch doesnt sell gray by default, youd think those would sell even faster. Sorry. At least the glowie ones are pretty rad.

>>8628402
>>8628405
oh well, I'll just stick with my blown-out sticks then. I hate the trend of replacement parts all being gaudy clear plastic. I want replacement parts that look as close to the originals as humanly possible

>>8628409
just checked their site, they sell black and white. but not gray lmao
https://store.kitsch-bent.com/products/n64-joystick-thumbstick?variant=40627490226371

>>8628409
Just buy a good condition OEM controller, and then a third party controller or an adapter from raphnet. Use the adapter or third party whenever you can, and only use the OEM controller when you need to

Has anyone used those all metal bowl/stick replacements? They seem super overpriced but I'm still a bit curious.

I've just been using the Tribute64 controllers, they're pretty good for what they are.

>>8628413
>$25 for cheapest shipping option
Why is it that I can get anything I want for cheap or free shipping, except for when it's from america

>>8628413
You see the same sort of shit with replacement shells too. Like, if I want a replacement shell, it's because my console's plastic is yellowed, brittle, cracked, etc. I just want it looking crisp again, not looking like one of those fruity "funtastic" ugly consoles

>>8628431
just be happy you dont live here
>>8628434
honestly probably comes down to some sketchy copyright thing, otherwise i'd imagine the chinese would've recreated the snes plastic shells decades ago. That and the wii, i noticed those shells are very common yet like you said, fruity too.

>>8628426
>check out SteelSticks
>48 dollars just for the bowl
>30 dollars for just the stick (NOT EVEN THE CAP, that's another 15 bucks)
>no gears
lmaowut

>>8628446
Yeah I've never heard of anyone who's gone all in on them, but the high price on it makes me curious
not saying i'd ever go for it in a million years

>>8628305
Kitsch bent is shit, went over this a few times in other threads, you can't even reach full running speed in a number of games with kitsch bent parts. There over 20 degrees off from the original benchmarks, even shitty third party controllers like the sharkpad have better benchmarks

>>8629314
>sharkpad
Link?

>>8628218
gamecube stick will fit right here the n64 goes.

>>8629334https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Sealed-Nintendo-64-Interact-Sharkpad-Pro-Controller-n64-shark-pad-3rd-party-/324754184232?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

>>8629314
>>8629380
>claims shit he isnt supporting with any links
>proceeds to link a rando ebay link for a very oddly specific n64 controller
ok faggot nice job shilling your ebay, really changed minds with that one

>>8629389
Fuck off im not taking fifty minutes to find all of the benchmark screen shots, feel free to look them up yourself I've done my homework. And what the fuck would I link a YouTube video? A website that benchmarks all of these controllers? You have no idea what the fuck your talking about you retarded nigger get of my site.

Just restored a N64. Cotroller is 3rd party, at least 20 years old.
Stick is stiff af, makes it almost impossible to play with any precision.
I'm not experienced enough to know if this is normal and I'm just spoiled by modern controllers or whether stick is faulty or needs maintenance.

>>8629461
What brand is it?

>>8629465
not sure, don't think it is named but I'd need to check when I get home

>>8628434
Funtastic shells are based.

Just get yourself a tribute 64 wireless.
emphasis on the WIRELESS version.
It has the most accurate stick out of the modern controllers.
If you want something thats better than the original and literally NO one recommends because they're stupid, get pic related.

>>8629707
>It has the most accurate stick out of the modern controllers
Proof/source?

>>8629707
Pic related.
I cant belive peple shit talk these controllers.
The superpads use the same analog stick.
The makopad/superpad with 2 sides also use the same potentiometers but they have diferent gates.

>>8629721
Controller looks good but what the fuck is up with that overscan

>>8629713
https://youtu.be/66zF84SgYgU
This dude made a pretty in depth review of the thing.

>>8629735
Looks interesting. I don't have any third party controllers but I like the idea of wireless

>>8629721
This thing? I have one of these. It's not half bad. Got it because I heard the stick had metal parts, and would therefore probably outlast any official controllers I have. Stick doesn't feel exactly the same as the stock one in terms of sensitivity. It's jerkier, which is better for certain games which feel overly floaty on the official pad like Castlevania 64, but not the best way to play something like Starfox.

>>8629824
Durr durr

>>8629721
Based beyond belief. This is a good controller.

inb4 Box autist.

>>8629735
Might get one of these to double up as a fighting game controller, since it's six button, and I'm too stingy to buy a stick.

>>8629830
Yes, these sticks are great.
the problem with the mako pads is the gates and positioning of the stick.

>>8629847
The dpad on these are kinda bad since n64 games don't really use it.

>>8629774
>>8629847
I have a corded Tribute and assuming both control sticks are the same, just be aware it'll be a bit more sensitive/loose than other control sticks--not flopping around loose, just not a lot of resistance when pushing it, unless that's not a problem for you.

>>8629865
The corded tribute's stick is messed up.
They greatly improved it on the wireless.

nothing will ever beat an OEM in new condition
sorry you didn't invest. controllers are more important than games, think about it

>>8630071
OEM controllers with 9-10/10 sticks are still cheap here.