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Do-It-Yourself, Repairs and Fixes

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Hi,

I tried contacting PowerA about which parts I'd need to fix joystick drift and a sticky directional button, but they would not help.

It's a long shot, but does anyone know if the parts needed are available for purchase? I don't like making e-waste.

Alternatively, does anyone know of a good Android controller that can be repaired easily? (e.g. Something I won't have to make custom silicone pads for or otherwise get too technical.) Or should I just get a wireless XBox controller?

Thanks

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You can replace the potentiometer joystick with the hall-effect version.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I didn't know those existed... that sounds like a permanent solution to joycon drift. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Calibration might be a little painful, so you may want to research about that.