Xbox 360 Wired Controller

[creeeaature]

So my wired controller's left analog stick has gone to hell. I bought it used and when I first got it it was sketchy and it only got worse (anyone know how to fix/replace the covering of the analog sticks?).

Anyone have any good deals for a wired controller (don't want wireless, unless for some reason the deal ends up being exponentially better than for wired)?

 

[cubeenigma]

gamestop has those little analog stick grips that they always sell...ill look for alink for you

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=802320

ugly as hell though but it works and its mildly cheap

 

[creeeaature]

Do those only cover the part of the stick that's visible? I think my problem is that it has worn away inside the controller. I'm not really sure. When I try and rotate the stick in a circular motion it grinds and sticks.

 

[petrieslastword]

That's why when it comes to things like controllers, always buy new and first-party. (with the rare exception such as the Logitech PS2 wireless pad, it's marvelous) You may spend a bit more up-front, but you truly save in the long-run.

 

[chimpian]

look for screws on the underbelly of the beast and try to open it up chances are some rubber stuff has worn down a bit.
look around, maybe you have a broken remote control you can gut and get some rubber button innards from or even just some duct tape layer up a bit and mess with it, i mean honestly if the controller is broke to start with what do you have to lose?
ps if you end up doing this let us know how it goes ...even if its a compete and utter failure

 

[creeeaature]

I did attempt to unscrew it but it didn't like the idea of being pulled completely open. If I can find another controller I'll definately give it a good yank and see what I can do.