Hi everyone. This is my first post, although I've been browsing this forum since August (when I apparently registered -- I don't even remember doing that!). Before I talk about my problem, I just thought I'd say that I found this place very useful for information on modding a Saturn. mal's technique is extremely useful -- thanks!
Anyway, onto the problem. I got 6 brand new in box official Sega Saturn controllers around the time I got my Saturn a few months ago. They're the smaller kind, not the bulkier first-run controllers. Everything's been going great...until last night. Fortunately, it only seems to be one of the controllers. The problem is the D-pad. Moving up, down, or left is done easily, but I have to press really hard on right in order for that to register. I've taken it apart three times so far and I'm really not sure what's wrong. I've plugged in the control pad without its protective casing and used the little rubber thing that goes between the D-pad and the actual controller board to press the different directions. After messing around with that, it seems like the sensitive spot which triggers the actual "right" button has moved slightly to the left, which seems really strange. Is it possible for something like that to happen? If so, is there any way to reverse that? Is there a way I can avoid this problem with my other Saturn pads? Perhaps I should just give up on trying to fix it and buy a new control pad?
It's very annoying, and playing Bomberman or Death Tank Zwei with one less person won't be as fun. Sorry for the lengthy post, but any suggestions are welcome.
Anyway, onto the problem. I got 6 brand new in box official Sega Saturn controllers around the time I got my Saturn a few months ago. They're the smaller kind, not the bulkier first-run controllers. Everything's been going great...until last night. Fortunately, it only seems to be one of the controllers. The problem is the D-pad. Moving up, down, or left is done easily, but I have to press really hard on right in order for that to register. I've taken it apart three times so far and I'm really not sure what's wrong. I've plugged in the control pad without its protective casing and used the little rubber thing that goes between the D-pad and the actual controller board to press the different directions. After messing around with that, it seems like the sensitive spot which triggers the actual "right" button has moved slightly to the left, which seems really strange. Is it possible for something like that to happen? If so, is there any way to reverse that? Is there a way I can avoid this problem with my other Saturn pads? Perhaps I should just give up on trying to fix it and buy a new control pad?
It's very annoying, and playing Bomberman or Death Tank Zwei with one less person won't be as fun. Sorry for the lengthy post, but any suggestions are welcome.
