Refurbishing Your GameCube Controller: An In-depth and High Quality Tutorial

[@justinbabich8582]

Great refurbishing video! This is the best one out there!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Justin Babich Thank you! I put a lot of time into making this video, so I am glad you appreciate it!

[@kaseyjamesborr5854]

Immaculate controller bubbs! I appreciate your professional demeanor. Most of these nerds try to make their videos overly-entertaining and just end up sounding annoying. I did however lose it at 15:05 when that Melee sound-effect techno came on! Awesome video, GREAT JOB!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+Kasey James Borr Hey thanks bibbs! Yeah that dreamland remix blew my mind too the first time I heard it! I am glad you appreciate it! I actually have two more videos already shot for the NES and SNES controllers, I just have to edit them. School has been keeping me busy, so I have not got around to it yet. After those are up, I will do a N64 controller.

[@sizosizo3784]

This walkthrough was great! My controller works soooooo much better now. I can wave dash and do all kinds of moves now whereas I couldn't before. Thanks again man! Hope you're having happy holidays.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+SiZo SiZo That is great man! You are very welcome! Merry Christmas!

[@RCsGamingCorner]

Nice video man, very detailed. Just refurbished an old GBA the other day and made a video. Today I decided to clean up my old GameCube controller. Got it cleaned up and started assembling back together and couldn't remember how the triggers went together. Found your video and skipped through to where you showed how. Got it back together now!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Thank you, I am glad to hear it helped you out!

[@HoDANG]

Of course you should clean the carbon conductive pads and any metal parts by hand, but I've heard that soapy water will do the trick for everything else. If you plug the sink and then fill it will soapy water, you can drop in the outer cases and all the facebuttons / hard plastic pieces. Supposedly this method will make the controller look like it is in brand new condition.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Ah, that would be a nice way to clean as well! Thanks for sharing!

[@carmodaveable]

I just wanted to clarify how valuable and detailed your video is! I went to change out my analog and C stick on my GameCube controller for the first time and I couldn’t get the controller back together. While looking for a video to reassemble the controller I came across yours. So I went ahead and fully refurbished my controller the way you showed and it feels brand new. I can’t thank you enough for the attention to detail you put into this video and I’ve already refurbished a friends controller since working on mine a couple days ago.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Thank you, I am glad it was helpful for you! God bless!

[@DoctorDubiousDancing]

Can you buy those replacement back shells somewhere?

[@spacedoutcowboy5211]

Japanese sellers on eBay and Amazon sell whole Shells on the cheap. 10-20 bucks.

[@mana1706]

ebay

[@CrazyRiverOtter]

Great tutorial! Been doing this to controllers for years. Never thought of using 409. My only criticism is the way you used the toothbrush on those button membranes. Those tear SUPER easily. Just use your finger or a Q-tip.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Good point, thanks!

[@thecataclysmforeseer]

Thanks. Bought a controller that was supposed to be refurbished but clearly wasn't so i refurbished it myself with the help of this video.

[@mayonnaiz-7990]

Might try this when I can. My analog stick wants to keep going right forever and I've tried resetting it with X+Y+Start and unplugging it multiple times. I just hope this will fix it

[@TonyBullard]

My 14 year old son bought a GameCube with his birthday money. The controller that came with it had a sticky Z button, and the C stick wasn't working. We spent an hour cleaning everything. The entire time he was saying "this is fun, we should buy more old stuff and fix it." Thanks for helping me spend some quality time with my kid. (Oh, and the controller works perfectly now.)

[@VIRTUALBOY]

That is awesome, glad to hear it! You are most welcome. Check out the GC loader from citrus3000psi it is a plug & play ODE allowing you to load gamecube games from an SD card. His official website is black-dogtech

[@RC-bs3ih]

Thank you so much! Très bon tutoriel! Détaillé et complet. I want to share a tip : I clean a silver controller and the metal clip was not there. Take a paperclip and bend it! Its work.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are welcome! Thank you!

[@thomaswest4033]

Just for reference they wrote "great tutorial! Very through and detailed"

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Cool, thanks!

[@Slipdash]

Oh hi chills, I never new you liked Melee.

[@fashionweek0]

hey, thanks for this video. i just bought an indigo/clear controller, but the clear back is fairly yellowed. any tips on making it look new again?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem! Usually the yellowing is from dirt. If scrubbing with a toothbrush and 409 does not help, then I would suggest a google search for plastic cleaning and restoration.

[@crteaser9726]

holes: the movie if you'll take a pot out and boil water bring it to a fast boil then pull off heat and give it about 30 seconds then dunk clear in and leave for a little don't rest on bottom of pan or it will warp the plastics this is what I did to my atomic purple controllers to turn it from the faded pink back to a deeper purple

[@water_king1]

Dunk it in hydrogen peroxide

[@jacobbaylis5532]

WD-40, it's an acid it will dissolve the yellow plastic a bit, it's the same way people clear up foggy headlights on a car

[@gaminglikeevan9924]

Retr0brite, search it up

[@kokotheclown2588]

Hey man I know it’s an old video and I commented i believe 2 years ago but your video help me a lot when I was collecting for the cube and the controllers are all working and now I have a lot of them lol thx dude

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Glad to hear it! You are welcome & thank you!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+Tonitrui “Dr. ThunderBunny” Leporidae M.D. You can search for controller parts or broken controllers on ebay. You can also check your local game stores that still sell GameCube stuff and ask if they have any broken controllers. Otherwise, you can try to get a good deal on one that works.

[@sizosizo3784]

+VR32VIRTUALBOY Thanks again! I'll take a look.

[@Z-Zack]

I'll pay you a dollar if you say "Number 15: Burger King foot lettuce"

[@VIRTUALBOY]

lol

[@mikevga_cr]

Best tutorial I found with all details I needed! Thanks!!!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem! Thank you and God bless!

[@moneyball492]

number 15: refurbishing a gamecube controller

[@mard3887]

thank you so much this is a life saver !! i have 3 ancient gamecube controllers that are starting to act weird, probably cause i never thought to clean em D: will def follow this method and be better about it from now on, thanks again !!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are welcome, I hope it helps! God bless!

[@mard3887]

@@VIRTUALBOY I did have a question regarding how often you should do a deep clean like this? the phillips screws are pretty delicate and i dont want to take it apart more than i need to. once every 5 years or so maybe?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

How often you should clean is really dependent on you and your habits. If you practice good hand hygiene and always make sure your hands are washed and clean free from dirt / food, then you really don't need to clean it unless you are having issues. It would be a good idea to clean it every few years or so because regardless of how clean your hands are, dead skin / oils / dust / hair will eventually find its way in. Here is a link to a kit of some durable torx screws to replace the flimsy Phillips screws: etsy.me/2UY1vkU

[@MVCFighter88]

Very nice, in depth tutorial! I fixed my friends GameCube controller thanks to this since the buttons on his controller were so sticky that it makes it hard to press the buttons.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+Tristan D Thank you! I am glad to hear that it helped!

[@baatar]

Hey, thanks so much for the video! I just cleaned my gamecube controller, but I'm still stuck with the same problem: my c-stick controller is stuck, so the camera keeps spinning and spinning even in neutral position; and yes, I made sure to leave the c-stick alone during the bootup of the game. Any idea what could be wrong?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

It could be a number of things, possibly even a faulty c-stick module. Try popping the c-stick cap off and spraying some compressed air into the module while moving the c-stick around. After that you could try adding a VERY TINY amount of silicone lubricant while moving the c-stick around. If that does not help, you may want to cut your losses and purchase a new GameCube controller. You can always swap the shell / triggers / buttons and just use the brand new board with the new control / c-stick modules. Hope this helps, good luck!

[@baatar]

hey man, thanks for replying back to me, appreciate it. I just tried some compressed air today and that didn't do anything for me. I haven't tried the silicone lubricant, maybe one day when I get my hands on any. For now, I am just going to cut my losses and keep the controller around for spare parts, pity, lol.

[@zelji7222]

Andy E i know this is a year old but maybe it'll answer someone's question in the future. mine was doing the same thing, or not registering inputs at all. all i had to do was unclip and reclip the potentiometers and that fixed the problem.

[@haleytradescards]

awesome video. although i think the problem with my controller is that the cable is broken because the insulation has been ripped off about an inch off where its intended and theres no ziptie. i theorize either the previous user got a lot of use out of it or it was previously attempted to get fixed and was unsuccessful.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Replacing a cable is not too hard if you are able to perform some basic soldering. But if it works, it works!

[@Ferntendo]

Great Tutorial, gonna make mine nice and shiny now.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem! Have fun!

[@YaiMb18]

Very informative, now I can clean my GameCube controllers properly thank you for the video

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are very welcome!

[@thekout]

Sorry for the random question but whats the song playing from 8:40 onward?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

zircon - Super Smash Bros Melee "Smash Superstars" (Trophy Tussle) [House / Jazz / Chill]

[@Jojje4567]

Just wondering, are there any good substitutes for Formula 409? They don't sell those here in Sweden.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Warm, soapy water would work just as well. Just make sure to rinse the part thoroughly.

[@Jojje4567]

Ok, thanks for the answer. Can't wait to get my old Indigo controller back to shape.

[@ice_ice_gaming8673]

This was great! I bought a GameCube controller and the left control stick had some really sticky substance, with your help I was able to clean it and the rest of the controller. It’s great! Question- Can I use the 91% isopropyl alcohol to clean the pegs of NES, SNES, and N64 games?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Thank you, I am glad to hear that it helped you out! For cleaning the contacts of your cartridge based games, I would strongly recommend the eraser method (Assuming your cartridges are not covered in sticky stuff). Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXmwmHWpm55-d68

[@sneakymut]

The new joystick u bought are they the same as the original one? and where did i get them I bought a third party one and it didn't feel like the orignal I've been looking for orignal joysticks

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Honestly, I do not know how the joystick caps that I linked compare to official OEM GameCube parts. In addition, I am not sure that you can purchase OEM analog caps for GameCube controllers. The replacement caps I used in this video were from a broken controller that I scrapped. Most of the reviews on the linked caps were positive. I am sure there are other replacement options out there (Amazon, Ebay, etc.) so I would recommend doing a little research if you want the best possible replacements. (Reddit may have some good info) Best of luck to you!

[@bluetrainer3549]

ey where did you get the clear bottom for the controller?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

It was from another gamecube controller that was beat up. I scrapped the shell from it.

[@bluetrainer3549]

VR32VIRTUALBOY oh i like the way it looks that why i am asking

[@bluetrainer3549]

i have a question do,you know where i can find a replacment shell

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You can try to find controllers on ebay or local game stores / sales to scrap the shells from. There may be sites that sell replacement shells, but I am not sure.

[@bluetrainer3549]

VR32VIRTUALBOY thanks!

[@WECKmaster329]

I tried to get the trigger guards off and the screws just wouldn't budge I think I might've stripped the screws in the process due to how tight they are. Any tips on getting them loose consistently?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+WECKmaster329 I am surprised that they were so tight to begin with. Sometimes if the screwdriver you are using is just a little too big or small, you can strip them. If they were just strangely tight though, I am not really sure what to tell you. You can try some of these tips from this link. www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Stuck-Screw If they are so stripped that you cannot get them off without breaking parts, it may be time for a new controller. Good luck!

[@WECKmaster329]

+VR32VIRTUALBOY I figured out what the problem was. I was using a bit that was just a tad too small, which is why I couldn't unscrew them. I finally got my controller completely disassembled to paint it and it came out fairly well all things considered

[@lag8930]

Hey quick question, you never specifically said how to clean the analog sticks (or maybe you did, I skipped some parts) do you use the same 409 as you did all the other buttons?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

If you are referring to the plastic caps that attach to the analog mechanism, I would just use 409, and then make sure you rinse and dry them out with compressed air thoroughly before reattaching them. For cleaning the actual mechanical analog sticks that are soldered to the board, I would start with dusting them out with compressed air while rotating the stick around. If they are really dirty or sticky, I would use 91% isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip along with compressed air to flush debris out. Soak the Q-tip with the alcohol and then let it soak into the mechanical stick and rotate the stick around (do not use too much alcohol at one time), then blow it with compressed air while rotating the stick around, repeating the process until satisfied. Make sure to let it dry out entirely before reassembly and use.

[@lag8930]

Okay thank you, that was very helpful.

[@lag8930]

Oh yeah, one other question, I don't have any 409 cleaner in my house anywhere. If I can't get any, do you have any alternatives to it?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You could use a touch of dish soap in some warm water, just make sure you thoroughly rinse the soap from the parts and dry it completely.

[@aircatcher6891]

My controller doesn't have those metal clips should I try to find some or is it not a big deal?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

It is kind of a preference thing. They can give a bit more stability and more consistent shoulder button presses and help prevent the triggers from hitting weird angles while being pressed and getting stuck. They came on the older T1 / some T2 controllers, and I believe they stopped with T3 controllers. You could probably find some metal rods on ebay if you don't already have some in an extra controller laying around. I cannot say for sure, but you probably wont find any metal rods in any cheap 3rd party controller, so stick with first party if you are looking for some.

[@aircatcher6891]

@@VIRTUALBOY alright thanks for the help! It was just surprising to go step by step and notice my 15 year old controller was missing pieces lmao

[@jasonferrera4816]

Hey how’s it going ! Love this video for it has helped me clean my controllers! Just one question. What cleaning solution would you recommend for the white controllers? I don’t want to discolor them

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Glad it helped! If you want to be extra careful just use warm water mixed with a little dish soap (make sure it doesn't have bleach or other whitening solution in it). Just make sure to rinse plenty of times to get all the soap off.

[@mecha8349]

How tightly should I tighten them cause the orange one I got had a bit of a gap between the two cover pieces and I don't want to screw it too tight and risk damaging the circuitry

[@VIRTUALBOY]

I would tighten them no more than one hand turn after they start to resist you driving them. Also, you may want to re-seat everything. I noticed before that the shell can get wonky if you are not careful. If everything is properly placed back together, and you line the 2 shell halves up correctly, it should go together nicely.

[@mecha8349]

VR32VIRTUALBOY alright thanks I'll have to take another look into it Though it may be the person I had previously bought it from and that they may have cause something to where it will do that

[@Kitagawa_Senpai]

Question... Would you prefer to buy Soft or Medium toothbrushes for cleaning controllers???

[@VIRTUALBOY]

I think soft bristle should be enough, you wouldn't want the bristles to be to stiff.

[@Kitagawa_Senpai]

@@VIRTUALBOY I bought mediums, hopefully they won't be too bad

[@VIRTUALBOY]

They should be just fine, it really shouldn't matter that much!

[@OscarknightTF2]

Is there any alternative I can use for isopropyl alcohol?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

If its just for cleaning the controller / plastic parts, soap & water is just fine (rinse soap off completely). If its for the motherboard / contacts, if you don't have isopropyl or contact cleaner, then gently clean it with a clean dry cotton shirt.

[@mir4geisnotafurry]

Do you know what causes SnapBack in the stick box and how to fix it?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Here is a video explaining snapback: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWXVmpp4id2ahq8 There are a few different capacitor fixes you could research, but the most versatile fix seems to be this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKS4q5KcpKyca7s

[@gushen_]

Could Rubbing alcohol be an alternative to the Isopropyl alcohol? If not, then what else could I use because I dont have any of that?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Usually rubbing alcohol is isopropyl. Just check the ingredients on the bottle. As long as the isopropyl content is around 70% it would be OK to use.

[@gushen_]

VIRTUAL BOY Awesome! I was able to use it and it worked perfectly! Amazing demonstration btw, this helped so much and definitely deserved my like 😀

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Thank you! I am glad it was helpful!

[@VortexGaming707]

Do you have any official analog replacements links, the one that you linked are completely different from the official analog sticks. Hope you read this and thanks!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

I do not think you can purchase actual Nintendo OEM analog caps. You can find ones that are pretty close, or you could scrap official caps from another controller. Otherwise you would have to buy a new controller.

[@danield8632]

I saw another cleaning video where instead of compressed air, they removed the black pieces on the analog box and cleaned it. Is that really necessary or can I use just alcohol and compressed air like this to fix drift? My controller drifts up and sometimes the stick gets stuck.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

So it really depends on how dirty or worn your stick boxes are. Taking them apart is actually quite easy (at least on the T3 white plastic models). So basically squirting a little isopropyl in there and blowing it out should be sufficient, but another thing to consider is lubrication. Whichever stickbox model you have, using a combo of cleaning with iso & air, then using a very sparing little bit of Molykote 44 Light in key spots and moving the stick around should help make that stick feel nice (unless the stick is completely worn or the potentiometers are worn out). You can get a small amount of Molykote 44 Light pre-packed into a syringe from FIRESCustom on etsy (they also sell replacement parts like potentiometers): www.etsy.com/listing/751775187/stickgrease-joystick-stickbox-lubricant?ref=shop_home_feat_3

[@fuzzyregirock]

Good music choice, great video!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Thank you, and God bless!

[@fuzzyregirock]

i just did this with my old smash 4 controller that had an unresponsive right trigger and this fixed it, i cant thank you enough. Took a while to clean everything but it was well worth it

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem, I am glad to hear it helped you out!

[@TundraGD]

Do you have any info on where to find good replacement analog stick caps? All of the ones I can see online don't have the notch and are apparently plasticky/mushy.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You can find some decent replacements on etsy and ebay. Just read the reviews. You can actually find some really nice custom resin ones also on etsy. Another option would be to salvage caps from another controller, or some people even use the caps from a wii nunchuck.

[@breadpower]

Second song?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Super Smash Bros Melee Remix - By Johammad kzbin.info/www/bejne/b367Y3mmjM6fiqs

[@breadpower]

VR32VIRTUALBOY thanks

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem!

[@sizosizo3784]

ssbm is definitely one of the greatest games ever made. My main concern with my old controllers is that the C-stick isn't responsive like a new controller and also I suspect the springs for the trigger buttons have worn out a little. Do you think if I followed this tutorial, can I get my old gamecube controllers working like brand new again? Also, my C-stick doesn't look like it's damaged so would I need to buy a replacement or will cleaning it on the inside like this make it super fast responsive again? Right now theres a bit of a lag between when I mash the C-stick up for an up attack when playing smash melee for example. And that fraction of a second is so huge for smash melee. I feel like everyone is spending money on buying new melee controllers but if this fixes it all that would really save big and we wouldn't have to worry again when they discontinue selling the melee controllers in the future. Thanks so much for the tutorial man!!!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+SiZo SiZo To be honest, it really depends on the mechanical condition of your controller. This tutorial is mainly for controllers that exhibit the usual wear and tear, and will usually get them working nicely. The usual culprit of controller issues is dirt and foreign bodies that find their way into the controller over time. That being said, this tutorial will not fix your controller if it has severe mechanical damage (apart from replacing parts such as analog/c-stick thumb caps, and new springs). If something traumatic happened to your controller and the actual internal joystick assembly is damaged on either the c-stick or analog control stick, you are better off to purchase a new controller. You can usually get a brand new, 1st party Nintendo Game Cube controller on Amazon for a good deal; here is a link to a current listing for $22 with free shipping: www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Super-Smash-Classic-Gamecube-Controller/dp/B00O9GW8TC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450159969&sr=8-1&keywords=gamecube+controller&refinements=p_89%3ANintendo Let me know if you have any other questions! Merry Christmas, and happy smashing!

[@sizosizo3784]

+VR32VIRTUALBOY Thanks so much man! I'm planning on doing this soon and if it doesn't work then I'll prob go with buying the new controllers. But this is so much better if it works because a) cheaper and b) it's a long-term solution for whenever they dc controllers again in the future. I think I just have normal wear and tear. The controls looks like new it's just not crisp / there's some lag with c-stick smashes and the springs might need replacing but I'm not sure. Anyway, I'll be following your tutorial soon and let you know how it goes. Merry Christmas and Happy smashing to you too! Long live ssbm xD

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+SiZo SiZo You are very welcome! I feel like your springs should be ok once you clean and reassemble everything; it would have took quite a bit of use for those to have worn out. It is more than likely just the shoulder buttons themselves that need a little love. Also, you can always add a tiny little bit of silicon lubricant to the shoulder button sides and edges to smooth them out. Be very careful, and use that stuff sparingly though; a little goes a long way! Just spray a little onto a paper towel and wipe it on the shoulder buttons before or after reassembly: www.amazon.com/Liquid-Wrench-M914-Silicone-Lubricant/dp/B000ABE98I

[@sizosizo3784]

+VR32VIRTUALBOY Good to know! I'll do that if the cleaning doesn't do the trick! Two quick questions. I got one of my gamecube controllers open by taking it to a radio shack today and they used their tools. I want to buy the triwing screwdriver you have linked in the description tho. When I went to the amazon link, all the reviews on it are really pretty bad. Did you buy it from that link yourself and found it to be good? Second question, I opened up the controller and I can't seem to find that U shaped metal paperclip-looking wire at the trigger buttons. Do you think I accidentally lost these somehow (like maybe they flew off when I opened it because of the spring and what not and I just wasn't paying attention - and it's really hard for me to find these tiny things on the floor) or do you think they made any gamecube controllers without these? The one I opened today is the first gamecube controller I ever had, that came with the gamecube. But I believe I bought mine a year or two after GC was already out. Third question then, do I really need those metal wires? heh...

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+SiZo SiZo To answer your first question about the tri-wing screwdriver, I actually bought mine on ebay a long time ago. I cannot remember the seller, however my screwdriver looks EXACTLY like this one: www.amazon.com/DS-Tri-Wing-Triwing-Screwdriver-Nintendo-6304900/dp/B000VPBYS6/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_z To answer your second and third questions, the metal clips are actually something that older model controllers have, and some of the newer ones do not. The metal bars are not necessary for function, however they do help the shoulder buttons to be pressed down vertically, preventing jamming/sticking (something that the new controllers exhibit). In addition, the newer models also use a slightly different plastic on the L/R shoulder buttons themselves, increasing jamming/sticking. Considering the perspective of competitive melee, I often hear about people buying the brand new controllers, and simply swapping out the L/R shoulder buttons and adding the metal bars from the older model controllers. This gives you the best of both worlds, because you would have a brand new, crispy controller with the better triggers. I personally bought a brand new controller, and then added older style triggers (using the brand new springs), and it feels amazing! If it is bothering you, you could easily pick up an older controller for parts, or maybe even just the parts alone and put them into your controller. You could also get and older controller, and simply put the entire back half onto the front half of a newer controller.

[@OmegaPit]

Excellent guide, thanks very much.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are most welcome, God bless!

[@kokotheclown2588]

Where do u buy 406

[@VIRTUALBOY]

409 all purpose cleaner can be bought in most supermarkets in the United States.

[@kokotheclown2588]

VIRTUAL BOY Thx

[@VIRTUALBOY]

np

[@wizardofvoz4311]

The silicone conductive pads aren't worth cleaning. REPLACE THEM while you have it apart. They will wear out and make mushy buttons. Also, use 91% or higher alcohol. Less water, and it dries faster.

[@Dovidio]

What is the song at 13:50?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Craig Dovidio Kirby Dreamland Theme (Singularity & Mutrix Remix ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jNkqOjbNKBkJY

[@fuzzyregirock]

The tooth brush won't scratch the plastic correct?

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+FuzzyRegirock No, I cannot imagine it would. Just purchase a soft or extra soft bristle toothbrush to be safe.

[@fuzzyregirock]

Alright, thanks, great tutorial by the way

[@VIRTUALBOY]

+FuzzyRegirock No problem, and thank you! I am glad it was helpful!

[@owo1441]

thank you! i was able to revisit my old animal crossing town because of this :) my platinum controller looks brand new now

[@Riley55126]

Thanks for making this video really helped me out

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are welcome! God bless!

[@lucasr9485]

how do you fix loose analog sticks tho

[@VIRTUALBOY]

There is a way to tighten them that I have not covered in this video. If you search the subject you should find a video on youtube. The other option is to buy a new controller, and now is the time to do so since there are reasonably priced, brand new official controllers on the market due to the release of smash ultimate.

[@charged9114]

Where can i buy controllers most of the ones i find are fake

[@VIRTUALBOY]

I would say Amazon is your best deal for an official Gamecube controller. Here are a couple links for you! amzn.to/2iaVo8F amzn.to/2ioYxB6

[@c0tt0nm0ufh]

TY sir.

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No problem!

[@N2026.]

No hate, but you sound like the burger king foot lettuce guy (sorry if offended didnt mean to)

[@VIRTUALBOY]

No offense taken! Not the first time I've heard this, lol.

[@Alxinho959]

You talk like Chills

[@williammaxwell7544]

very informative

[@VIRTUALBOY]

Thank you! I am glad it was helpful!

[@santa5403]

6:33 very sensual

[@DillsArtThing]

13:42 1, 2, oatmeal ruined this song for me.

[@project-toon]

Thx man

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are most welcome, God bless!

[@project-toon]

VIRTUAL BOY well then back to ultimate

[@OscarknightTF2]

BRUH HOW DO I CLEAN STAINS OFF THE DAMN CONTROLLER MY THING HAS STAINS ALL OVER THE DAMN COBSYWJWYJWJSHWNENEKSGABAOAM

[@VIRTUALBOY]

I guess it depends on what sort of stains are on your controller. If its something like sun fading (white controllers) you would have to peroxide / retro-bright treat it. Anything else maybe some all purpose cleaner & good old elbow grease / scrubbing. Otherwise, you would be looking at repainting or getting a new shell.

[@jarrettmaltry6305]

This is actually useless why would I clean the inside of my controller unless I intentionally pour an entire Soda on it

[@VIRTUALBOY]

This video is useful for a reference of the disassembly, reassembly, cleaning and basic parts swap of a GameCube controller. Believe it or not, regular use of a controller (especially if you are a competitive Melee player) will result in the buildup of dirt, dead skins cells, and various other debris. I am meticulous about hand washing before using my controllers, and after a few months, I can notice the chassis becoming dirty.

[@Norhther]

Tip: Use a 99% isopropil alcohol

[@mr.unknowncali-life9350]

Can you just do it for me I’ll ship it lol

[@VIRTUALBOY]

lol you got this brother, its EZ. Someday I might start servicing / modding controllers and if I do, I gotchu.

[@mr.unknowncali-life9350]

@@VIRTUALBOY hell ya my friend . U can make good money .

[@Pokedollar]

please tell me the song name at 17:53

[@VIRTUALBOY]

All-Star Rest Area - Super Smash Bros. Melee kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGe9lX-oaaaMZ8k

[@Pokedollar]

@@VIRTUALBOY thanks man!

[@VIRTUALBOY]

You are welcome! God bless!