Mikey Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 The problem pads are actually only from the earlier part of the N64's life-cycle, as Nintendo introduced a newer model to address the issue. While not greatly publicized, and visually identical, the redesigned pads eliminated the premature wear-and-tear problem with the analogue sticks. The analog stick + handle design was later used for the Wii's Nunchuck controller. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_64 Any one knows if this is true or not? I have an N64 pad in awesome condition which I bought in late 2004, how will I know if I have the new version or the old one? :s
Tellyn Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 I find it extremely uncomfortable and don't really like the N64 pad for that reason.
Mikey Posted August 26, 2007 Author Posted August 26, 2007 Ya, but I wanna play my N64, and prefer sitting in front of a TV than playing in front of a desk. I just don't wanna wear out my N64 analog stick if it's the old type I have.
harribo Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Ya, but I wanna play my N64, and prefer sitting in front of a TV than playing in front of a desk. I just don't wanna wear out my N64 analog stick if it's the old type I have. Why its not like you can't just get another one.
Mikey Posted August 27, 2007 Author Posted August 27, 2007 I'd rather just play roms I have than **** around looking for new sticks.
harribo Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 I'd rather just play roms I have than **** around looking for new sticks. And I'd rather play the games on their cartridges on a proper N64.
Jonwah Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Calm down kids. I wouldn't worry about wearing it down, that takes years of extreme play, and if you find out you do have an old controller... just head off to ebay and replace it when it's worn out. The N64 controller was one of my favourites, I don't know why people hate it so much.
harribo Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Calm down kids.I wouldn't worry about wearing it down, that takes years of extreme play, and if you find out you do have an old controller... just head off to ebay and replace it when it's worn out. The N64 controller was one of my favourites, I don't know why people hate it so much. The plastic analogue stick.
kreg Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 He asks a good question that apparently has been forgotten. The question is not about how to replace a worn controller. The question is how do you identify a revised controller? -Kreg
kreg Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 I have an N64 pad in awesome condition which I bought in late 2004, how will I know if I have the new version or the old one? :s Sounds like it is to me. *shrug* -Kreg
Mikey Posted September 1, 2007 Author Posted September 1, 2007 That's exactly what I was asking. Thank you, Kreg
harribo Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 You don't you either use it and have to buy a replacement if it wears out or buy a replacement one if it is the older model and you don't want it to wear out. Also visually identical, is a bit of a clue.
soag Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 I loved the n64 controller but sadly i was cursed with the bloody worn out 3d stick i found puting a bit of talcum powder in the groove helped a bit.
Shift Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 I dont think their is a way of visualy telling if you have a new version or old version analogue stick. If memory serves correct it wasnt a major problem, if i remember right after a lot of use the analogue stick produced something that looked like white powder around the analogue stick. The white powder being VERY fine plastic fibres that have come off the analogue stick during gameplay. I got 2 pads with my N64 when it launched and i had the above problem, if you can cause it a problem, it never hampered any gameplay and the white powder itself could be wiped away. So in short, i wouldnt let it bother you, just carry on playing on your N64.
UK Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 Don't let it bother you; although the N64 pad is one of the worst Nintendo have ever made, the analog stick wasn't the main downside for me. The shape was, however.
Sheikah Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 Don't let it bother you; although the N64 pad is one of the worst Nintendo have ever made, the analog stick wasn't the main downside for me. The shape was, however. I think it was better than anything before it, as it wasn't all 2D and uncomfortable (if you knew how to hold it properly). Only trumped by the gamecube and PS1/2/3 pads.
soag Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I think it was better than anything before it, as it wasn't all 2D and uncomfortable (if you knew how to hold it properly). Only trumped by the gamecube and PS1/2/3 pads. The playstation pads are the worst pads ever FACT. I cant play on one for to long with out getting huge cramps in my hands.
Guest Jordan Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Same soag. PS1 pad = Flimsy and shit. Dual Shock 1 = Oh my god analog stick placement! Dual Shock 2 = Oh christ, please move the damn analog stick! SIXAXIS = So light it feels like the slightest movement will break the thing and for fucks sake, put the left analog in the right place! When the hell will Sony redesign their freaking pad? Are they THAT lazy?
Cube Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 When the hell will Sony redesign their freaking pad? Are they THAT lazy? No. When they tried they managed to make a pad that looked a million times worse, so they stuck with what they knew. The classic controller is better than the Dualshock1/2/THREEaxis for 3D games as I can use it without it hurting my hands after a short while.
Caris Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Hahaha, Classic better than a Dual shock? lol.
Mikey Posted September 22, 2007 Author Posted September 22, 2007 Yeah I thought that was nonsense too.
Cube Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Hahaha, Classic better than a Dual shock? lol. Yes. Because it doesn't hurt my hands.
tapedeck Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 The N64 controller was great at the time. The way games like Lylat Wars, Goldeneye, Mario Kart worked around the controller was great. I liked those games where you could just use Z button and the analogue. (Like in Wave Race). Reminds me of the Wii nunchuck. Nice.
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