Using ceramic grease on them will keep them that way.
Ceramic n64 stick.
It comes in a very small tube so it s not a great value but i have had it in my main n64 joystick for at least a year and played through a bunch of long games on it dk64 goldeneye diddy kong racing etc and it still feels very smooth.
The most important thing is that the analog stick works well.
I ve read using ceramic oil may help is this true.
I have used tamiya ceramic grease that you can get on ebay.
Also folks if you shell out the cash for a new oem controller dont forget to lube the thumbstick with ceramic grease.
Analog stick cap doesn t feel like a n64 stick.
Raphnet v3 n64 21 81 usd 29 89 cad works for n64 hori.
Why you so foolishly ask.
Raphnet v3 gc n64 25 83 usd 34 49 cad works for gamecube n64 and hori controllers.
I m using an original n64 controller which the analog stick has already been worn in over the years so it is looser than normal but it s still too stiff for me.
Dab of ceramic grease and it should be good to go for a century.
Wheel bearing grease is vastly superior to ceramic and white lithium combined x2.
Using ceramic grease will make the analog sticks in your n64 controllers last a lot longer.
I ve been tempted to acquire a sealed in box n64 controller in order to replicate the stick assembly in steel or tungsten carbide.
Again the correct product to use for this is ceramic grease which is often used for lubricating bearings on bicycles.
If you own a grease gun getting a cartridge of the ones i named is a good idea for grease fittings on cars i use that stuff on forklifts and other industrial equipment.
Enkko is going to be reproducing the stick and bowl so that n64 fans can fairly easily restore their controllers.
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Gamecube players may benefit from using an n64 console adapter with this adapter online for the correct input gate and to not have to assign buttons.
I need it to be extremely loose though almost to the point where the slightest touch will.
Imho also in auto parts store theres valvoline crimson cerulean and penzoil red something.
If it does then it s worth taking it apart and lubricating the base of the stick and the parts it comes in contact with.
Today i build another funny combination.
Is there anything i can do to loosen it.