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GameCube Controller Issue

ghall

ghall

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Jun 27, 2006
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Okay, so I'm having an issue with my MadCatz wired GameCube controller. Today, I was playing a game (Tales of Symphonia to be exact) and my charachter started walking downwards automatically. I tried to fix it but it only got worse. This is the second MadCatz GameCube controller I've owned that developed this issue. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
 
Have you tried unplugging and plugging it back in? N64, Cube and Wii controllers set the analogue stick neutral zone to position it's in when booting up.

Worth a shot?

And don't buy Madcatz :p
 
raggedjimmi said:
Have you tried unplugging and plugging it back in? N64, Cube and Wii controllers set the analogue stick neutral zone to position it's in when booting up.

Worth a shot?

And don't buy Madcatz :p
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That was the first thing I tried.

Thanks for the warning. :rolleyes:
 
heh, sorry bout that. Just I've been through my own share of Madcatz products. Never had one break like that before. My MC Gamecube controllers A button just packed in one day :eek: our xbox one just plain broke too.
 
Madcatz controllers?!

OH yuck! They are so terrible and faulty! Funny thing it did not mess up sooner.
 
So any ideas on a temporary fix until I can get to the store to get a new one? My mom's being a b**** about taking me to the store. Grrr!
 
I hate gamecube controllers, too many buttons, not ergonomic :( Just a random bit of useless info.

EDIT: try opening it up and putting it back together, that worked with my old PS1 controller (IDK how but it did)
 
ghall said:
So any ideas on a temporary fix until I can get to the store to get a new one? My mom's being a b**** about taking me to the store. Grrr!
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Gee, with such a great attitude like that I'm surprised she doesn't drop everything she's doing and drive you over there right now...


Lethal
 
Try to reset the controller by pressing X, Y, L, R, and start for about 5-10 secs. word of advise, never buy 3rd party.
 
Have you got a can of compressed air? It might be nothing, and the mechanism is worlds apart, but a blast of air to clean out dust and bits of gunk from my Might Mouse ball (lulz :rolleyes:) has worked in the past.
 
raggedjimmi said:
Have you got a can of compressed air? It might be nothing, and the mechanism is worlds apart, but a blast of air to clean out dust and bits of gunk from my Might Mouse ball (lulz :rolleyes:) has worked in the past.
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...isn't the Mighty Mouse...optical?
 
raggedjimmi said:
Have you got a can of compressed air? It might be nothing, and the mechanism is worlds apart, but a blast of air to clean out dust and bits of gunk from my Might Mouse ball (lulz :rolleyes:) has worked in the past.
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Good idea. I'll give it a try.

I just bought a Chamelion controller at GameStop, the guy reaffirmed that MadCatz sucks and said those were the best 3rd party controllers (they didn't have any Nintendo made ones).
 
ghall said:
Good idea. I'll give it a try.

I just bought a Chamelion controller at GameStop, the guy reaffirmed that MadCatz sucks and said those were the best 3rd party controllers (they didn't have any Nintendo made ones).
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Nintendo made ones may be the most expensive. But they look the best, and what are better too (quality).

Is Nintendo allowing companies to make 3rd party Wiimotes and Nunchucks?
 
twistedlegato said:
Nintendo made ones may be the most expensive. But they look the best, and what are better too (quality).

Is Nintendo allowing companies to make 3rd party Wiimotes and Nunchucks?
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Yeah, my stupid Mad Catz controllers broke and I bought a new Pellican controller with a memory card for only $15. It works great.
 
twistedlegato said:
Is Nintendo allowing companies to make 3rd party Wiimotes and Nunchucks?
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Why yes they do. In fact, a 3rd party makes a nunchuck that has rumble....even while Nintendo doesn't make a nunchuck with rumble There's even a wireless nunchuck made by a 3rd party, as well.

I'm drawing a blank on the name right now....

OP, try wiping some rubbing alcohol around the stick mechanism and buttons of the controller. That should help somewhat.
 
L & R buttons

My GC controller's L & R shoulder buttons dont click when u press it. HELP!!
(Tried fixing it and still doesn't click):confused:
 
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