dsullo Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I recently got a Gamedrive and started playing my Jaguar. I really did not have games for it so it has been sitting on a shelf for years. I am noticing the controller is mostly unresponsive when I push up. All other buttons work. What are my options to either replace or fix (I am not super handy) my controller? I reached out to best electronics to see what they have in stock. But if there are other options please reply. Thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelevance Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I recently had some luck buying a new old stock controller from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 If the serial number on the back of the controller is a "B" series, I sell replacement d-pad sensors that are New/Old stock. It is pretty basic to replace. If you are not handy you still should be able to do it. If you are really not handy at all, have a friend do it. Send me a message if you are interested. They are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 10 minutes ago, Machine said: If the serial number on the back of the controller is a "B" series, I sell replacement d-pad sensors that are New/Old stock. It is pretty basic to replace. If you are not handy you still should be able to do it. If you are really not handy at all, have a friend do it. Send me a message if you are interested. They are cheap. Darn my controller starts with a G, that won’t work correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedalya Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Just buy one of the aftermarket Pro Controllers! I believe AA has them in the store as well as Songbird. I got mine from Songbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 9 minutes ago, Gedalya said: Just buy one of the aftermarket Pro Controllers! I believe AA has them in the store as well as Songbird. I got mine from Songbird. I’ll check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 53 minutes ago, Gedalya said: Just buy one of the aftermarket Pro Controllers! I believe AA has them in the store as well as Songbird. I got mine from Songbird. They're out of stock in both the AA and Songbird stores, and I don't know if anyone else carries them. Is anyone aware of a new batch of them being made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 5 hours ago, Sauron said: They're out of stock in both the AA and Songbird stores, and I don't know if anyone else carries them. Is anyone aware of a new batch of them being made? I grabbed the last one on songbird. Set me back 99.99 but seeing it was the last one I had no choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 6 hours ago, dsullo said: I grabbed the last one on songbird. Set me back 99.99 but seeing it was the last one I had no choice. Ouch! Did he raise them that high? Ouch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Wow just looked them up on eBay and like all limited run Jag stuff they have become quite the expensive item, at least the asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanSong Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I got two reproduction pros in boxes from songbird and two rotary ones in boxes from machine, very happy with both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Before thinking about buying a new controller, I'd start with cleaning the D-pad membrane and PCB contacts using alcohol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Zerosquare said: Before thinking about buying a new controller, I'd start with cleaning the D-pad membrane and PCB contacts using alcohol. I am working on getting the original Jaguar controller repaired. It would be good to have 2 working controllers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, Machine said: Ouch! Did he raise them that high? Ouch! Yes and seeing it was the last one , I felt like it was my best option over eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 The ProController stock is almost entirely gone. I have about 10 more units that I am hoping are fully functional. Just need to find time to test them, then they will go on the Songbird site. After that, I have a bone pile of ~50 ProControllers which need more testing and/or repair. Not sure when I will find time to mess with those. There is no more stock of the repro ProControllers after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Songbird said: The ProController stock is almost entirely gone. I have about 10 more units that I am hoping are fully functional. Just need to find time to test them, then they will go on the Songbird site. After that, I have a bone pile of ~50 ProControllers which need more testing and/or repair. Not sure when I will find time to mess with those. There is no more stock of the repro ProControllers after this. How much are you listing them at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senneman Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/13/2024 at 11:58 PM, dsullo said: I recently got a Gamedrive and started playing my Jaguar. I really did not have games for it so it has been sitting on a shelf for years. I am noticing the controller is mostly unresponsive when I push up. All other buttons work. What are my options to either replace or fix (I am not super handy) my controller? I reached out to best electronics to see what they have in stock. But if there are other options please reply. Thanks !! If you have troubles with your D-pad, you can always 'upgrade' it with this: I think they are even better than the original Jaguar stock D-pads. But I don't know if that will fix your problem 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Are the Boomerang joysticks actually a bad thing? I've heard very little over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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