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Topic: How is the SNES D-Pad supposed to feel?

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Electroice

Hey, I just bought a used SNES controller (original) and I was just wondering how the D-Pad is supposed to feel. The one on the controller I have is loose and shifts around a bit. It also has a kind of squishy feel. I have heard that older console controllers such as the SNES are supposed to feel less clicky than newer systems but I was just curious as whether the slight shifting and squishiness of the D-Pad is normal or if it is just something that comes with long term usage of the controller. Thanks all!

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Mine's is a bit squishy as well, compared to other controllers I've used.

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normally most buttons on old consoles are squishy instead of clicky but my theory is that that's also why they don't break as easily

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Extremely lacking compared to the far superior circular design

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WaveBoy wrote:

Imy SNES is MiNt.

Becuaze you haz no gamez for it!

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ogo79

LeasTwanteD wrote:

Like warm apple pie.

that and the button membrane repair kits...ive got them for nes, snes and genesis.
it doesnt hurt to keep extra controllers either. i personally take them all apart and scrub the buttons and insides and outsides of the controllers with soap and a toothbrush as well.

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As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)

MAB

ogo79 wrote:

LeasTwanteD wrote:

Like warm apple pie.

that and the button membrane repair kits...ive got them for nes, snes and genesis.
it doesnt hurt to keep extra controllers either. i personally take them all apart and scrub the buttons and insides and outsides of the controllers with soap and a toothbrush as well.

I wash my controllers with a rag on a stick

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WaveBoy wrote:

MAB wrote:

I wash my controllers with a rag on a stick

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SomeBitTripFan

Yeah, it's supposed to feel that way. I'm going to assume your controller creaks when you use it also.

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MAB

WaveBoy wrote:

the_shpydar wrote:

WaveBoy wrote:

MAB wrote:

I wash my controllers with a rag on a stick

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ogo79

WaveBoy wrote:

Ryno wrote:

WaveBoy wrote:

Imy SNES is MiNt.

Becuaze you haz no gamez for it!

4 on the SNES and almost 40 on the NES.

i understand, youve got to make sure you have plenty room for sega genesis games

the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)

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Feels much better than the d-pad on the Wii pro controllers. Wall jumping in Super Metroid is a pain with that thing, as opposed to with the original pad where it felt nice and natural. God, I miss my SNES sometimes.

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Ryno

ogo79 wrote:

WaveBoy wrote:

Ryno wrote:

WaveBoy wrote:

Imy SNES is MiNt.

Becuaze you haz no gamez for it!

4 on the SNES and almost 40 on the NES.

i understand, youve got to make sure you have plenty room for sega genesis games

I don't blame you guys for having more NES and Genesis games becuase SNES games are pricey!

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ogo79

Ryno wrote:

ogo79 wrote:

WaveBoy wrote:

Ryno wrote:

WaveBoy wrote:

Imy SNES is MiNt.

Becuaze you haz no gamez for it!

4 on the SNES and almost 40 on the NES.

i understand, youve got to make sure you have plenty room for sega genesis games

I don't blame you guys for having more NES and Genesis games becuase SNES games are pricey!

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its just that i have all the snes games i already want, im getting one more and i think thats it. ill agree snes games have been going up though

the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)

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